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[welding] Reddening of the skin

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  • #1 3161000
    Maki2222
    Level 11  
    Hello

    Yesterday we learned to weld during our apprenticeship. The teacher showed what and how to do and we were supposed to train. I've been welding for about an hour now with a full-face mask. We went on a break. After the break I noticed that there are such welding glasses and I didn't have to hold the visor. So I took these glasses and welded them for about 3.5 hours. But after the practice, my face turned red in the place where I didn't have glasses. It looks like I'm sunburned on cancer. It tweaks a bit, but it doesn't hurt (unless I touch it). And my question is whether this redness after welding is the same redness as after sunbathing. After how long it will go away for me.
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  • #2 3161022
    ogorki
    Level 17  
    Well, I guess the sun is more like UV or something like that, and here it could be some kind of burn, although it could be the same. :D
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  • #3 3161035
    SP1AQU
    Level 21  
    Maki2222 wrote:
    And my question is whether this redness after welding is the same redness as after sunbathing. After how long it will go away for me.

    More or less the same. The electric arc produced during electric welding is a source of ultraviolet radiation, and also X-ray, I believe.
    Therefore, masks are used for electric welding that protect the entire face. If I remember correctly, the glass of such a mask is made of lead glass. In addition, special aprons with the addition of lead compounds are used.

    The second thing is that the electric arc glows brighter than a gas burner - I mean acetylene, I don't know how it is with others. Therefore, glasses are more transparent than a mask and if you use them for electric welding, you will go blind.

    Anyway, you probably chose not quite the right department.
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  • #4 3161091
    Maki2222
    Level 11  
    From the next time I will not use these glasses anymore. But will this redness go away in some time.
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  • #5 3161097
    music
    Level 28  
    It will come off, but your skin may burn and your epidermis may peel. Be glad you didn't light your eyes ...
  • #6 3161131
    Maki2222
    Level 11  
    Thanks for the answer. And how long (how many days) it will be for me.
  • #7 3161164
    music
    Level 28  
    It depends on how intense it is ... If you have a good exposure to light, a few days for sure ... You can visit a dermatologist prophylactically.

    Regards
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The discussion revolves around the skin reddening experienced by a user after welding for an extended period without proper facial protection. The user initially used welding glasses instead of a full-face mask, leading to a sunburn-like effect on the exposed skin. Responses clarify that the electric arc in welding emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation, similar to sun exposure, which can cause skin burns. It is advised that the redness will eventually fade, but the skin may peel, and recovery time can vary from a few days to longer, depending on the severity of the exposure. A recommendation to consult a dermatologist for precautionary measures is also mentioned.
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