{"id":712,"date":"2026-09-24T10:19:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T09:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makeinsalford.com\/wiki\/?p=712"},"modified":"2026-09-24T10:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T09:21:50","slug":"soldering-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeinsalford.com\/wiki\/electronics-workshop\/safety-electronics-workshop\/712\/soldering-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Soldering safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soldering irons are generally safe to use, as long as you remember that they get very hot, and some workpieces (mostly old, but not always) may contain lead. Don&#8217;t breathe the fumes that are produced.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"hpb-block-front\"><h2 class=\"hpb-heading\">PPE<\/h2><div class=\"hpb-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makeinsalford.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/plugins\/hazard-ppe-pictogram-block-v1.7.4\/assets\/pictograms\/ppe-safety-glasses.png\" class=\"hpb-icon\" alt=\"PPE required: Safety Glasses\" \/><div class=\"hpb-text\"><div class=\"hpb-title\">Safety Glasses<\/div><div class=\"hpb-desc\">Safety Glasses may be needed, especially if you are clipping leads from components. Ask a technician if you are not sure.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hpb-block-front\"><h2 class=\"hpb-heading\">Hazards<\/h2><div class=\"hpb-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makeinsalford.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/plugins\/hazard-ppe-pictogram-block-v1.7.4\/assets\/pictograms\/carcinogen.png\" class=\"hpb-icon\" alt=\"Carcinogen hazard pictogram\" \/><div class=\"hpb-text\"><div class=\"hpb-title\">May contain lead<\/div><div class=\"hpb-desc\">We only provide lead-free solder to work with, but be aware that some workpieces, especially older ones, may contain lead which is toxic.  You are not permitted to bring your own leaded solder.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hpb-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makeinsalford.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/plugins\/hazard-ppe-pictogram-block-v1.7.4\/assets\/pictograms\/carcinogen.png\" class=\"hpb-icon\" alt=\"Carcinogen hazard pictogram\" \/><div class=\"hpb-text\"><div class=\"hpb-title\">Toxic Fumes<\/div><div class=\"hpb-desc\">The solder and flux can produce hazardous, toxic fumes. Do not breathe the smoke and fumes from soldering. Position the fume extractor hose close to the workpiece to extract all the fumes.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hpb-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makeinsalford.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/plugins\/hazard-ppe-pictogram-block-v1.7.4\/assets\/pictograms\/hot-surface.png\" class=\"hpb-icon\" alt=\"Hot Surface hazard pictogram\" \/><div class=\"hpb-text\"><div class=\"hpb-title\">Soldering iron and workpieces are very hot<\/div><div class=\"hpb-desc\">The metal part of the soldering iron, and parts that you have been soldering, can reach over 300 degress celsius. Do not touch the metal part of the soldering iron.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hpb-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makeinsalford.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/plugins\/hazard-ppe-pictogram-block-v1.7.4\/assets\/pictograms\/flammable.png\" class=\"hpb-icon\" alt=\"Flammable hazard pictogram\" \/><div class=\"hpb-text\"><div class=\"hpb-title\">Fire Hazard<\/div><div class=\"hpb-desc\">The soldering iron and hot air reflow station produce very hot temperatures. You must always maintain awareness of what is producing heat, and where that heat is going.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hpb-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/makeinsalford.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/plugins\/hazard-ppe-pictogram-block-v1.7.4\/assets\/pictograms\/wash-hands.png\" class=\"hpb-icon\" alt=\"Wash Hands hazard pictogram\" \/><div class=\"hpb-text\"><div class=\"hpb-title\">Wash Hands After Use<\/div><div class=\"hpb-desc\">Wash your hands with soap and water after soldering.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The soldering irons are generally safe to use, as long as you remember that they get very hot, and some workpieces (mostly old, but not always) may contain lead. 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