Now that’s What I Call Welding! – Welding Playlist Volume: 1

Have you ever felt like cutting loose while you’re welding? Just imagine how fun and silly it would be to use a hand cutting torch as a microphone!  Please, don’t tell us you don’t jam out when you’re welding. Just in case you need help finding tunes to get your groove on as you create your latest master piece, every month U.S. Welding & Safety Co. is going to give you a list of 20 great welding songs.

Now that’s What I Call Welding – Volume: 1 includes 20 hot hits!

1. Hot in Herre – Nelly
2. Drop It Like It’s Hot – Snoop Dogg
3. Great Balls of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis
4. Burning Up For Your Love – Madonna
5. Fan the Fire – Earth Wind And Fire
6. Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
7. Wild Fire Woman – Bad Company
8. Sunburn - Fuel
9. Inside The Fire - Disturbed
10. Fire – Jimi Hendrix
11. Comin’ Under Fire – Def Leppard
12. Fire – Bruce Springsteen
13. This is Why I’m Hot – MIMS
14. Hot Stuff – Craig David
15. Hot For Teacher – Van Halen
16. Hot Blooded – Foreigner
17. This House Is On Fire – AC/DC
18. Hot In The City – Billy Idol
19. Light My Fire – The Doors
20. Sex On Fire – Kings of Leon

What are some of the songs you would add to Now that’s What I Call Welding – Volume: 1? Let us know with a comment! 

Protect Yourself from Burns When Welding: How to Identify a Burn

Welding is a dangerous industry. There are many ways a welder can get hurt, but one of the most common welding injuries are burns. There are three types of burns – first degree burns, second degree burns and third degree burns. In this blog post we’ll discuss the three types of burns that can occur when you’re not protected with flame retardant clothing. 

First degree burns are mild burns that only affect the top layer of skin, which is called the epidermis.

What does a first degree burn look like? When you have a first degree burn your skin becomes red and dry without forming blisters. You’ll also experience some minor swelling.

Second degree burns affect the epidermis and a portion of the dermis, which lies underneath the first layer of skin. Depending on how severe the burn is you may be able to treat it at home.

What does a second degree burn look like? A second degree burn causes severe pain and redness while also producing blisters, which can break open.

Third degree burns are the most serious. They cause damage to all layers of the skin.

What does a third degree burn look like? The burned skin usually looks white, charred, leathery, or brown. You may feel very little to no pain due to nerve damage.

10 Welding Safety Procedures

Welding is a dangerous job, but thankfully there are safety standards that every person operating a welding machine should take into consideration. Below are 10 safety procedures which you should use whenever you’re welding. 

1. Never move a high pressure cylinder without a cylinder cap. If the cylinder falls, it could explode and you could be killed.
2. Before you begin welding, make sure the area is clear of anything flammable.
3. Always read the information manual for any piece of welding equipment before your first time using it.
4. Use an exhaust hood to remove fumes when welding in a confined area.
5. Looking at an arc’s rays for even a moment can cause unbelievable damage to your eyes.
6. Do not weld in a wet area, or with damp clothing or gloves.
7. Never weld on painted metals. Before you begin welding, remove the paint from the surface.
8. Always wear a welding helmet in order to protect your face, and keep it away from the welding plume.
9. Have a fire extinguisher close by whenever you’re welding.
10. Protect yourself and others from being burned by using soapstone to mark hot metals that have been welded.

Before you begin any type of welding project make sure you know and understand the proper method of welding that is used to weld the metals you’re working with. As long as you use proper welding procedures, you’ll be safe during all welding projects.