MIG Welding Safety Tips:

Welding is a proven method of permanently melding two metals together. Metal Inert Gas welding is a world renown and respected trade, however, the risks can out way the rewards of its production if the proper MIG Welder Safety guidelines are not taken. MIG Welder Safety should be the primary concern of the practitioner, novice or master, it should not matter what their skill level is, and the proper precautions should always be taken.

Some general guidelines of safety may seem common sense enough but sometimes employers may push out these guidelines, do not let them. Even if you are welding on your own, it is very important to follow all of the MIG Welder Safety precautions in order to enjoy a safe, productive experience. Some examples of safety precautions are:

Make sure that all of your skin is covered and protected from the intense UV light that is produced. Just closing your eyes for a quick tack will not insure that you will not get arc eye. (Arc eye is a very painful result of improper exposure to the welding light. The sensation of pins and needles being placed in the eye is a common description.)

Always make sure that the area you are working in has a sufficient exhaust system in place. If you have trouble with extraction, be sure to wear a breathing mask. Never have anything that is flammable anywhere near where you are working.

Never forget the basic MIG welder safety guidelines and never attempt to weld without an instructor if you are not considered a professional.