Originally Posted by
Brad L
I don’t use brake cleaner on anything and I don’t even have any. If you hit brake cleaner with a torch, even the slightest amount, it can emit phosgene gas, and can be instantly deadly.
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this.
That guy was doomed for sure, can't imagine running a torch or welding all the time without knowing or at least being cognizant of the potential danger.
He literally added insult to injury and vice versa by ignoring very obvious signs and symptoms.
Certainly hope he was/is alright.
I've always been amazed at how caviler some folks can be, there's a lot of techs with permanent injuries, missing fingers, etc.
With a modicum of common sense many pitfalls can be avoided, an once of prevention.......