The most dangerous job on Earth? Inside the world of underwater welders Welders are essential to the oil and gas industries—but might lose a finger or two. Here’s what the job actually entails.

No foul play is suspected. Pierce says there is a lot that can go wrong when you’re underwater welding. “So by and large, I’d say it’s pretty safe,” he said.

A student at commercial diving school CDA Technical Institute drowned Thursday in the Trout River while doing low visibility underwater welding training, authorities said.

These helmets allow divers to get air from the surface, which in turn allows them to work longer under the water. Students also get hands on skills in using hydraulic tools for underwater work.

Most welding goggles are not strong enough to keep your eyes safe during a total solar eclipse. ISO-certified eclipse glasses provide better protection.

In the dry Arizona desert, students are training for lucrative careers underwater. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.

Aiken Technical College students dived into the world of underwater welding Thursday. Guest speaker Jim Lamirande, an associate professor at Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Kentucky ...

Fausto Martins, 41, drowned at the CDA Technical Institute last week. Divers have created an online petition to stop underwater welding classes temporarily.