Welding Accidents

New York Welding Accidents Lawyers

Welding, cutting and brazing are hazardous activities. They pose a unique combination of safety and health risks to hundreds of thousands of workers in a wide variety of industries. The personal injury attorneys at the Bonina & Bonina law firm in New York City know how to investigate welding accidents and present an effective case for the injured worker.

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Anytime welding is involved in a work site, general contractors, contractors and employers who are responsible for worker safety should inspect the work area to ensure that all fuel and ignition sources are isolated. Workers doing the welding, and nearby workers, need to be protected from hazards such as fire, chemical exposure, burns and particles released in the atmosphere.

• Hazard assessments: Because welding, cutting and brazing are potentially hazardous, a hazard assessment should be performed by the contractor or general contractor before work begins to determine where hazards exist. Failure to do so can result in injuries to welders and other workers on the site.
• Safety equipment for workers: Workers should be provided with appropriate personal protection equipment, such as a face shield, a leather welder’s vest and gauntlet gloves. Workers should be advised to wear cotton or denim clothing.
• Safety equipment for the site: UV shielding for arc welding should be provided, and all welding and cutting equipment should be inspected before use. Leak tests should be performed on gas torches, gauges and hoses.
• Welding hazards: Construction accident injuries from unsafe welding conditions can be caused by welding fumes, UV light, sparks, particle releases, noise or skin injury. Special hazards associated with welding, brazing and cutting include accumulation of toxic gasses in a confined area. It is hazardous to have an oxygen-deficient or oxygen-enriched confined space entry. Toxic metal fumes should be ventilated mechanically if working in a confined space.

The hazards of welding, including long-term exposure to chemicals and the dangers to other workers on a site, are well known. There is no excuse for a contractor to ignore necessary and recommended safety precautions. If you or a loved one has been injured in a welding-related accident, talk to a lawyer experienced in investigating welding accident injuries. Contact our personal injury attorneys for a free consultation.

From our offices across from the courthouse in downtown Brooklyn, we are ready to hear the story of your injury, explain your options, and help you decide what actions you should take. The consultation is free. At Bonina & Bonina, we come to work every day believing that there should be equal justice for all.

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