what is the most common source of radiation in the welding shop?
UV can cause burns, as well as have damaging effects on one's eyes. Damage to the lens of the eye can lead to arc-eye, which is an uncomfortable and often untreatable condition in that makes it feel as if there is sand in one's eye. Exposure to infrared radiation (IR) - IR is also created by the electric arc from welding and other metalworking equipment.