Working with Galvanized metal / Zinc Poisoning

[Rock knocker]

I was a pipe fitter back before we had the emphasis on safety we have today.

Local 32?

 

[Shield Arc]

Carl, even back then I would think that they would've had SOME kind of area suction in a vessel like that??

No, not one bit! This was for a large mechanical contractor. At the time, the 2nd largest employer in Kitsap county. 2nd only to the Navy.

 

[bigtiller]

I laid across the bed with my shoulders and head hanging off the side

For how long, a few deep breaths or a few hours?

 

[Shield Arc]

For how long, a few deep breaths or a few hours?

We were told to set for at least a 1/2-hour, every night.

 

[dragoneggs]

We were told to set for at least a 1/2-hour, every night.

Scary to think that was the direction you were given back in the day!

 

[jack707]

Drink lots of milk.

 

[Walkin Horse]

For how long, a few deep breaths or a few hours?

You can taste the argon when it comes out. Maybe a half hour.