Prolonged failure to wear long sleeves when engaged in arc welding can lead to

• A. Cancer
• B. Photokeratitis
• C. Conjunctiva
• D. Blindness

Answer: (A)

Welding arcs emit strong ultraviolet radiation that can damage skin over time. When you don’t wear protective long sleeves, more skin is exposed to UV from the arc, increasing the risk of UV-related skin damage and, with prolonged exposure, skin cancer. Long sleeves act as a barrier to reduce that exposure and help prevent burns and long-term cancer risk. The other options involve eye injuries (photokeratitis, conjunctiva) or severe outcomes like blindness, which are mainly prevented by proper eye and face protection (helmet, filters) rather than clothing. So the best answer is cancer.