Welding involves the use of gases, electricity, heat and/or pressure - factors that inherently entail a high risk potential. The associated risks affect not only the welder himself and the workpiece, but also the entire working environment. The dangers range from inhaling harmful vapours and gases to electric shocks, burns and other serious injuries.

Employees who are not directly involved in welding work must also be protected from these hazards. This is not just about preventing acute accidents at work, but also about the long-term health consequences that can result from a lack of protection. Such chronic exposure can lead to permanent damage to health and cost companies important workers in the long term.

For this reason, it is imperative to take suitable protective and safety measures. In addition, welding personnel and employees in the immediate vicinity must be protected from vapours and gases, noise, electricity and UV radiation. To this end, appropriate protective equipment must be distributed and personnel must be instructed on its use and importance.