What are some downsides of being a welder?

It's hot. Your work is not usually in a climate controlled environment The use of a fan is limited as it will blow away the gases in a mig type weld. You are breathing allot of gases and residues that are not the best for you.

There is a potential for may types of job related injuries - burns, eye related injuries from grinding and the light produced from cutting and welding.

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