What are the hazards of galvanizing to the human body?

Many people have to choose galvanizing as a job to make a living. Especially with the gradual development of industry, people's demand for galvanizing is increasing, so more and more people are also investing in the galvanizing industry. Although with the development of technology, the technology and environment of galvanizing have been improved to a certain extent, long-term galvanizing is still harmful to the human body. So what are the hazards of galvanizing to the human body? Now I will give you a detailed introduction.

First of all, the electroplating industry is a highly polluting industry. Electroplating uses a large number of toxic and harmful materials, such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrofluoric acid, chromic acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium cyanide and a large number of metal salts. These chemical materials will emit different degrees of gas during storage and use. Some gases will irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and skin and cause inflammation; some gases, such as nickel salt vapor, will cause skin allergies in some people; inhalation of large amounts of chromic acid gas will also cause damage to human organs and even cause cancer; cyanide is very easily absorbed by the human body and can enter the body through the mouth, respiratory tract or skin. Cyanide, in particular, is easily absorbed by the human body and can enter the body through the mouth, respiratory tract or skin, causing respiratory failure or even death from acute poisoning.

And because hot-dip galvanizing generally requires lead, tin, and zinc, if there is long-term contact, especially the staff around the zinc pot need to regularly check whether these elements exceed the standard. If they exceed the standard, they need to leave for a period of time or change their job.

However, please note that the above hazards can be completely avoided as long as proper management and prevention are carried out. The state lists the electroplating industry as an industry subject to mandatory clean production audits. Local economic committees and environmental protection departments will also include electroplating companies in the mandatory clean production audit list. Electroplating companies must undergo clean production audits. Enterprises that have passed the clean production audit will have greatly improved both their process level and environmental conditions. Not only will the amount of gas generated be significantly reduced, but the gas must also be treated to meet the standards before being discharged into the air. By then, the conditions in the factory where you work will definitely be greatly improved.

The above is what I introduced to you about the harm of galvanizing to the human body. In fact, whether hot-dip galvanizing or electro-galvanizing, the waste gas and waste water generated during production are harmful substances, which are usually harmful to the human body. Everyone should pay more attention to taking protective measures during work to minimize the inhalation of harmful gases. If it really causes great harm to your health, you can consider changing to a better working environment.