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These guys are welding and using angle grinders without any face / eye protection. There is a different set of safety standards in their country.
by Justin_K 5y ago
These guys are welding and using angle grinders without any face / eye protection. There is a different set of safety standards in their country.
- Ralo 5y agoI had red hot metal flake land on my eye once. Even while wearing safety glasses (the type without the side shields). When I went to the hospital, the nurse was extremely concerned if I could see anything because of how red/puffy my eyes were. After a 12 hour wait, the doctor had to use metal tweezers and dig it out of my eye. Absolutely terrifying. He said there was rust residue that needs to be removed and would need to go the specialized eye center where they would need to use a specialized drill. After that, I double up on everything. Not worth it.
- burnt_toast 5y agoWow, sorry to hear you went through that. I do a lot of metal fab (hobbyist) and that is basically my worst nightmare.
- olivermarks 5y agoAgree, you can't be too careful, especially when you are frustrated and about to cut corners to save time
- PretzelPirate 5y agoYou left out the most important part - is your eye ok now?
- 908B64B197 5y ago> After a 12 hour wait, the doctor had to use metal tweezers and dig it out of my eye 12 hour wait to see the doctor for an eye injury? Were you in the middle of the desert?
- tehwebguy 5y agoYeah that is pretty upsetting to see, they are potentially doing permanent damage to their eyesight. Presumably someone is paying for all of this but isn't paying for eye protection?
- rambojazz 5y agoThey have no protections at all, except for a COVID mask. Eyes, head, hands, legs, feet, nothing.