The symptoms are similar to those of flu. Exposure to cadmium fumes can cause chemical pneumonia as well as lung and kidney damage. Welding lead painted metal, will produce lead fumes. All welding and cutting create nitrogen oxide gases from intense heat. Welding parts degreased in chlorinated solvents.
Gases created are phosgene.
Carbon monoxide is highly toxic by inhalation, since it binds to the hemoglobin in the blood and deprives the body of oxygen. Fluoride flux fumes are highly toxic by inhalation, causing severe respiratory irritation and possible chemical pneumonia at high concentrations. Copper and zinc fumes as well as those of iron, nickel, magnesium, and other metals, can cause metal fume fever when inhaled.this has also been called the zinc shakes. Symptoms of fever, chills, dizziness, nausea, and pain appear several hours after exposure and last for 24 to 36 hours. This is a moderate hazard.