If the fumes are from welding anything galvanized, simply drink milk.

The most common welding hazards are, burns, electrical shock, inhalation of harmful fumes, and UV damage to skin and eyes. All can be easily avoided if proper safety precautions are implemented.

Safety hazards connected with welding include heat, bright light, ultraviolet radiation and fire, as well as inhalation of toxic metal fumes.

They include but are not limited to: burns, electrical shock, inhalation of harmful fumes, and UV damage to the skin and eyes.

Harold D. Van Wagenen has written:

'Assessment of selected control technology techniques for welding fumes' -- subject(s): Health aspects, Health aspects of Welding, Safety measures, Welding, Welding fumes