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Welders really should start wearing full P100 masks when they are working. Their issues seem to be primarily around respiratory causes.
by mortureb 3y ago
Welders really should start wearing full P100 masks when they are working. Their issues seem to be primarily around respiratory causes.
- mindslight 3y agonit: P100 is only for particulates. As DIYer I'd add an activated carbon organic vapor filter. If I were doing a lot of welding I'd research exactly what type of cartridges are appropriate for the particular materials. From the DIYer perspective you can get a good and comfortable silicone half face respirator setup for like $50. There's really no reason not to have one. I tend to favor 3M 7503 (or 7502/7501 for size), plus 60921 or 2297 (OV or not).
- snypher 3y agoThere exists plenty of options for fume extractors but the bosses don't ever buy them.
- mortureb 3y agoA welder can afford to buy a $50 mask himself- fume hood or not. Not that he should have to but you gotta protect yourself in a bad situation.
- talldatethrow 3y agoI sold cars for a living. I could have bought $50 shoes, but soon I learned to buy $200 shoes that lasted longer and were better on my feet. I still bought them pretty often since I walked TONS on asphalt and concrete. No doubt I invested well over $1000 in shoes and even more on suits while I sold cars. Are you telling me a welder can't spend his own money to make his life better like I did?