A. J. Dixon, Skincanceronly, Victoria, Australia; B. F. Dixon, Platform Sciences Laboratory, Victoria, Australia

Summary: The paper reviews various types of skin damage, including cancer, which may occur and we demonstrate a number of skin cancers presenting on the hands of workers who do not regularly wear gloves while arc welding. The paper also discusses the radiation exposure associated with differing welding practices, including parameters such as parent metal being welded, welding procedures being used (including shielding gas composition), and the efficacy of protective equipment.