Mastering Your Shield: Best Practices for Welding Gas Safety and Selection

Safety is paramount in any welding operation, from small fabrication shops to large manufacturing plants. While welders are aware of the health hazards of fumes and radiation, as well as the safety hazards of burns and eye damage, compressed gases present their own unique risks. All compressed gases are regulated as hazardous materials, making it critical to understand their properties and strictly follow safety rules.

In this article, tips and best practices are provided for the safe storage and use of weldi..