Underwater+Welding

Underwater Welding What is it/effect Under water welding is a very dangerous job. It causes a lot of stress on your body There is a risk of electric shock, which is more often than not deadly. Decompression sickness which can cause long term disabilities.

What do you have to do to become a welder? Get a degree as a certified welder Get a degree as a commercial welder Get a degree as a underwater welder Get a degree as a commercial diver Diver must learn to use surface supplied oxygen, rather than a tank on their back They also must have some type of emergency medical training Must have 70 hours of on the job training by an approved facility before they can become a certified underwater welder

Tools for the job Decompression chamber Underwater welding helmet(has the elements of a decompression chamber while being water proof and dark enough to stop the welding light from hurting your eyes). Water proof suit(diving suit). Water proof gloves Underwater welder (Just like a standard welder but waterproof).

Decompression chambers Used to slowly get use to the underwater pressure. Usually it takes a week until you get to the point of being able to weld. It also takes a week to go back to the normal inland pressure. Usually for a long term welder, the person will live in the chamber.

Income The pay the works off how much risk you want to take. The deeper you go the more dangerous it is, but the more money you make. 75 feet deep-$100/hr 100 feet deep-$150/hr Etc.

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