High Dynamic Range (HDR) weld cameras provide clear images of a welding process including detail of the weld arc as well as the darker surrounding background environment, making it easy to monitor and control precise welding processes. Not only do weld cameras enable operators to see more detail of the welding process, by allowing them to see it remotely, they can improve the health and safety of operators on the job and reduce workplace costs associated with safety.
Common on-the-job risks that can be eliminated by removing the operator from the immediate welding environment include:
- electrical shock
- "welding eye" (direct exposure of the weld arc to the human eye)
- contact with weld spatter
- injuries from moving or falling objects
- welding fume inhalation
Many of these risks can cause serious damage to a weld operator. It is proven that workers exposed to welding fumes are more likely to develop lung cancer than those who are not1. Adding a weld camera eliminates the need to be close to the welding process, significantly reducing operators’ risk. Using a high dynamic range weld camera can also reduce fatigue and stress, making the job safer, more enjoyable, and more appealing to existing and prospective operators.
- workers' compensation insurance rates
- employee health insurance rates
- costs due to lost productivity
- possible litigation
There are many other benefits to using a weld camera, but health and safety is such an important factor that cannot be overlooked. When operators are able to view the welding process in a safe, remote location, there are a multitude of positive results.
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Sources:
1https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/more-evidence-welding-fumes-raise-lung-cancer-risk-11553186
