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    Wow, contact lenses caused nearly five times the number of eye injuries as workshop grinders.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jack620 View Post
    Wow, contact lenses caused nearly five times the number of eye injuries as workshop grinders.
    Yep - it sure puts things into perspective.

    Same as the most dangerous thing that DIYers do is driving to the hardware or tool shop. Motor vehicles are the most common form of workplace injury especially if you include going to and from work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jack620 View Post
    Even if he did no welding as part of his mechanic course, anyone who's worked in a workshop should know that was just plain dumb.
    Some of his other work?

    weldor below truck.jpg

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    I found this today -

    https://www.millerwelds.com/resource...helmet-for-you

    As they say in this article, a helmet that conforms to code should not let in UV. I did find it interesting though that a slow change speed could cause eye fatigue.

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    Mmmmm he's obviously safety conscious, he has two sticks under the vehicle in case he accidentally bumps one and it falls out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    Yep - it sure puts things into perspective.

    Same as the most dangerous thing that DIYers do is driving to the hardware or tool shop. Motor vehicles are the most common form of workplace injury especially if you include going to and from work.
    So do a lot of non-diy people drive and it is the most dangerous thing they can do. ( statistically)

    But aren't we discussing potential UV damage to eyes through the welding shield lens?

    I would agree that eyestrain is possible through a slower acting electronic lens. Is there evidence to indicate that eyestrain will end permanent damage or longterm problems? Of course ,we should keep an open mind on that.
    I believe that there may be other causal factors not as yet considered re the eyestrain question.

    Possibly age, health and reducing eyesight and the unknown/unmet need for prescription glasses. You just would not believe the number of ( mainly older) students whose welding improved by a big margin after they used glasses-both off the tree in chemists shop and prescription glasses.

    I can get eye strain looking at the computer's screen for too long but have the sense to stop.

    I believe I have it now.

    Time to stop.

    Grahame

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    The Sydney Eye Hospital is open 24/7. I can't comment on what's available in other states but a few months ago, I had an eye problem that needed their expertise. They advised me to visit them immediately if the problem reoccurred (a possible tear) so a specialist resource like that is worth keeping in mind. They also recommended phoning them for advice as an intermediate measure after an eye injury.

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    Depends if he was actually welding or just doing a spot (tack) it is quite common to tack and close eyes/look away. Whether it is the right thing to do or not, sometimes you have no choice. Though these days in most places safety glasses are mandatory so you at lease have some protection.

    Quote Originally Posted by jack620 View Post
    From Joe's second link:

    "A 26-year-old unemployed mechanic with no previous
    arc welding experience borrowed a MIG welder to repair the bodywork of his car. The protective visor was not used because outside lighting conditions were poor, making it difficult to see through the glass filter. The patient estimated that he continued to weld intermittently over the course of one and a half hours with no eye protection. The only attempt to protect the eyes was made by 'looking away from the arc' and holding the welder at arm's length."

    Even if he did no welding as part of his mechanic course, anyone who's worked in a workshop should know that was just plain dumb.





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