Welders Flash
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First thing you need to do is flush the eyes and cover them with saline soaked gauze until you can get proper medical attention......The "floaters" will stay with for awhile. You should seek medical attention if they do not dissipate. The fact is that an arch can cause permanent damage.
proably should seek medical attention , especially if you feel it was a good flash, or there is moderate pain.
They would likely prescribe antibiotics and maybe something for pain, and have you follow up with your eye care profesional
They would likely prescribe antibiotics and maybe something for pain, and have you follow up with your eye care profesional
ARC or ARCH?
a. a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are transmitted as vertical or oblique stresses on either side of the opening.
b. an upwardly curved construction, as of steel or timber functioning in the manner of a masonry arch.
c. a doorway, gateway, etc., having a curved head; an archway.
d. the curved head of an opening, as a doorway.
2. any overhead curvature resembling an arch.
3. something bowed or curved; any bowlike part: the arch of the foot.
4. a device inserted in or built into shoes for supporting the arch of the foot.
5. a dam construction having the form of a barrel vault running vertically with its convex face toward the impounded water.
6. Glassmaking.
a. a chamber or opening in a glassmaking furnace.
b. pot arch.
–verb (used with object)
7. to cover with a vault, or span with an arch: the rude bridge that arched the flood.
8. to throw or make into the shape of an arch or vault; curve: The horse arched its neck.
–verb (used without object)
9. to form an arch: elms arching over the road.
ARC 1. Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
2. Also called electric arc. Electricity. a luminous bridge formed in a gap between two electrodes. Compare spark1 (def. 2).
4. anything bow-shaped.
–verb (used without object)
5. to form an electric arc.
Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
ARCH 1. Architecture.papasmerf said:
a. a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are transmitted as vertical or oblique stresses on either side of the opening.
b. an upwardly curved construction, as of steel or timber functioning in the manner of a masonry arch.
c. a doorway, gateway, etc., having a curved head; an archway.
d. the curved head of an opening, as a doorway.
2. any overhead curvature resembling an arch.
3. something bowed or curved; any bowlike part: the arch of the foot.
4. a device inserted in or built into shoes for supporting the arch of the foot.
5. a dam construction having the form of a barrel vault running vertically with its convex face toward the impounded water.
6. Glassmaking.
a. a chamber or opening in a glassmaking furnace.
b. pot arch.
–verb (used with object)
7. to cover with a vault, or span with an arch: the rude bridge that arched the flood.
8. to throw or make into the shape of an arch or vault; curve: The horse arched its neck.
–verb (used without object)
9. to form an arch: elms arching over the road.
ARC 1. Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
2. Also called electric arc. Electricity. a luminous bridge formed in a gap between two electrodes. Compare spark1 (def. 2).
4. anything bow-shaped.
–verb (used without object)
5. to form an electric arc.
Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
I stand corrected and it is arc.pussylicker said:ARCH 1. Architecture.
a. a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are transmitted as vertical or oblique stresses on either side of the opening.
b. an upwardly curved construction, as of steel or timber functioning in the manner of a masonry arch.
c. a doorway, gateway, etc., having a curved head; an archway.
d. the curved head of an opening, as a doorway.
2. any overhead curvature resembling an arch.
3. something bowed or curved; any bowlike part: the arch of the foot.
4. a device inserted in or built into shoes for supporting the arch of the foot.
5. a dam construction having the form of a barrel vault running vertically with its convex face toward the impounded water.
6. Glassmaking.
a. a chamber or opening in a glassmaking furnace.
b. pot arch.
–verb (used with object)
7. to cover with a vault, or span with an arch: the rude bridge that arched the flood.
8. to throw or make into the shape of an arch or vault; curve: The horse arched its neck.
–verb (used without object)
9. to form an arch: elms arching over the road.
ARC 1. Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
2. Also called electric arc. Electricity. a luminous bridge formed in a gap between two electrodes. Compare spark1 (def. 2).
4. anything bow-shaped.
–verb (used without object)
5. to form an electric arc.
Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
However after many years of welding and safety man I stand by my advice. While most arc flashes will dissipate on their own, you have but one set of eyes and a severe arc flash is equivalent to viewing a solar eclipse with the naked eye and can cause severe damage.
This reminds me of the commercial where the doctor is telling the guy over the phone, "now make an incision...".
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Eye_injuries_flash_burns?open
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Eye_injuries_flash_burns?open
teabags,used of course,placed over the eyes will releive some pain,time is the cure,and glasses are the prevention,lol.
GLASSES???????lickrolaine said:
A welding arc can not be stopped by simple glasses........you need a proper welding helmet with the correct lens in it to protect yourself. For my MIG I use and automatic lens, works well. Have never tried it with conventional arc welding.
As for your suggestion that time is the cure.........Can you describe the severity of the patients injuries???? What immediate care was administered within the first 10 minutes? In cases such as the one you describe how rare is it for floaters to last more than 72 hours?? What percentage of the patient's vision is affected by floaters or blind spots and for how long???? So in your professional opinion a pair of Foster Grants will be suitable for welding?
Always best to let the pros do what they do best.......think of all the SP's who would be in bread lines if most people did not agree.*MVP* said:
MerrySue said:
Looking directly at the arc from a welder without proper protection can burn your eyes.
