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Welding

Welders are employed in a wide variety of industries.

Accidents & welders

Each year over 1000 work related accidents to welders are reported to the Health & Safety Executive. Around 300 of these accidents will be classified as major injuries such as fractures and amputations.

The 3 most common types of accidents reported are:

  • Handling
  • Slip and trips
  • Hit by a moving or falling object

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