sketchy weldin

[young welder]

ok im a junior in a career tec center. I got picked today for a job welding some square tubeing to the botom on of a steel scrap box. so that the fork lift can get under it and lift it now i dont know how heavy the box was but it wasnt light. thought u might want to see what the the future welders of ohio are up to.

[boykjo]

When selected to do a welding job we tend to over look our surroundings and jump right into the job and show the shop steward our nice work. looks like a possible trip to the hospital from a piece of scrap metal to the leg or your other joint...... Be careful, I'm sure your steward was pleased with your work and you need to do the same nice work for him tomorrow.....

[young welder]

When selected to do a welding job we tend to over look our surroundings and jump right into the job and show the shop steward our nice work. looks like a possible trip to the hospital from a piece of scrap metal to the leg or your other joint...... Be careful, I'm sure your steward was pleased with your work and you need to do the same nice work for him tomorrow.....

yea the scrap on topp looks like its about to come off i know but all that stuf is sturdy on there we knocked all the lose stuff of

[Zrexxer]

Plus, pant legs do not go in boot tops when welding... pretty much guarantees a piece of hot slag will find its way into your boot.

[young welder]

Plus, pant legs do not go in boot tops when welding... pretty much guarantees a piece of hot slag will find its way into your boot.
hahaha i know thats not me thats a buddy im the one with a black stripe on my hood i learned that lesson long time ago haha

[Jay O.]

hahaha i know thats not me thats a buddy im the one with a black stripe on my hood i learned that lesson long time ago haha


Safety is becoming very big in the welding industry. You should really learn how to work safely especially since your in school it should become a priority.
Depending where you'll end up working I've seen people get kicked out for their first safety violation never receiving a warning. Sometimes they will even kick out the whole crew.

[tubbyfirefighte]

I have to agree, safety, although sometimes pounded into your head, is most important. If you see someone doin stuff like that, remind them, trust me, they will remind you one day and you will be thankful. Ive scraped brains of a highway before and im sure someone out there will still ride a motorcycle without a helmet. Just remember "STUPID HURTS"