Injury In Welding

Most of the tasks welders perform are dictated by the design of the work piece. A lot of the time, the material is big, heavy, and is covered with dirt and rust. There are lots job aids such like jigs, and pipe holders available to help welders do their job and minimize the risk of injury. Special chairs and creepers are available to provide support while performing welding tasks so that bad posture is avoided.
There are many causes of injury in the welding field. Common causes of injury are repetitive gripping, twisting, repetitive reaching, and fatigue. Many injuries are developed when there is a mismatch between the capabilities of the worker and the demands of the job. These injuries are called Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders.