Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety Assessment Practice Test

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What does welding create that can damage the eyes?

Bright light
Noise
Heat
Particles

The correct answer is: Bright light

Welding produces bright light, particularly in the form of an intense arc flash. This intense brightness emits ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation, which can lead to serious eye damage if proper eye protection is not used. The damaging effects can include conditions such as arc eye or welder's flash, where the cornea becomes inflamed due to exposure to these harmful radiations. In contrast, while noise, heat, and particles are relevant considerations in welding, they do not primarily cause eye damage in the same way that bright light does. Noise can affect hearing, heat can cause burns, and particles can lead to eye injuries, but it is the bright light generated during the welding process that poses the most significant risk to vision. Therefore, proper eye protection is essential for anyone involved in welding operations to safeguard their eyesight from these bright, harmful rays.