Arc radiation, like all light radiation, decreases with the square of the distance. Those processes that produce smoke surrounding the arc have a less bright arc since the smoke acts as a filter.
The spectrum of the welding arc is similar to that of the sun. Exposure of the skin and eyes to the arc is the same as exposure to the sun. Being closest, the welder needs a helmet to protect his eyes and face from harmful light and particles of hot metal. The welding helmet is generally constructed of a pressed fiber insulating material. It has an adjustable headband that makes it usable by persons with different head sizes.
To minimize reflection and glare produced by the intense light, the helmet is dull black in color. It fits over the head and can be swung upward when not welding.
The chief advantage of the helmet is that it leaves both hands free, making it possible to hold the work and weld at the same time. The hand-held shield provides the same protection as the helmet but is held in position by the handle. This type of shield is frequently used by an observer or a person who welds for a short period of time.
The protective welding helmet has lens holders used to insert the cover glass and the filter glass or plate. In some helmets lens holders open or flip upwards. Lenses are designed to prevent flash burns and eye damage by absorption of the infrared and ultraviolet rays produced by the arc. The filter glasses or plates come in various optical densities to filter out various light intensities, depending on the welding process, type of base metal, and the welding current.
The color of the lens, usually green, blue, or brown, is an added protection against the intensity of white light or glare. Colored lenses make it possible to clearly see the metal and weld. A magnifier lens placed behind the filter glass is sometimes used to provide clear vision. Gas metal-arc MIG welding safety requires darker filter lenses than shielded metal-arc stick welding.
The intensity of the ultraviolet radiation emitted during gas metal-arc welding ranges from 5 to 30 times brighter than welding with covered electrodes. Do not weld with cracked or defective shields because penetrating rays from the arc may cause serious burns. Be sure that the colored glass plates are the proper shade for arc welding. Protect the colored glass plate from molten metal spatter by using a cover glass.
Face shields must also be worn where required to protect eyes. Welders must wear safety glasses and chippers and grinders often use face shields in addition to safety glasses.
See our page on arc welding safety for helmet lens and plate thickness by application tables. For light-duty welding applications, cotton jackets are available in both treated flame-resistant cloth and engineered flame-resistant cloth, like these Miller Indura jackets.
While either can spare your skin from heat without bogging you down with unnecessary weight, Indura jackets are washable and more durable than classic cotton jackets. Welders have worn leather jackets for decades. They offer excellent durability and flame resistance in medium- and heavy-duty applications. Trouble is, it gets hot underneath all that heavy pigskin. Still, leather offers the best combination of durability and protection. Some manufacturers offer jackets with leather sections protecting areas that face the most heat and fire-resistant cotton elsewhere.
Jackets made with proprietary flame-resistant fabrics bring together the durability and protection of leather with the lightness of cotton. Contact the welding department at your nearest KMS Tools location to order specialty welding jackets or clothing. Pair it with a flame-resistant shirt and leather sleeves for protection during light-duty welding.
Melting metal emits a medley of fumes. Wearing a respirator is a good way to keep all that nasty stuff out of your lungs. KMS Tools has respirators and replacement cartridges designed to fit beneath a welding helmet and filter out the tiny particles of metal that take to the air during arc welding.
While some welders like hats with a soft brim they can position over either ear to protect from sparks and slag, others prefer beanies or bandannas to help keep sweat out of their eyes. Regardless of style preferences, the best welding hat will deliver both comfort and protection. Choose one that fits nicely beneath your welding helmet or hard hat, and remember that heavier cotton provides extra cushioning but can get hot over the course of the day.
The protective footwear you choose should comply with the American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM standard F, which separates safety footwear into different categories such as Impact and Compression Resistance.
Impact and compression resistant footwear is constructed with a toe-cap to protect your foot from falling objects that could crush or break your toes. Any protective toe-cap must be designed and constructed into the shoe during the manufacturing process and tested as an integral part of the footwear in order to protect feet.
A rating of 75 has been tested to withstand compressive 2, lbs and a rating of 50 withstands loads up to 1, lbs.
A foot-pound is determined through a test, which is performed by dropping a steel weight from a predetermined height at a designated speed.
You can determine if your footwear complies with the ASTM F standard by looking for this type of information on the label. The additional digits following the standard designation indicate the year of the standard to which the protective footwear complies, for example: 05 refers to Recommended: Closed-toed shoes are required. Leather shoes are recommended. Leather high top work boots or metal-toe safety shoes are highly recommended.
A limited number of welding helmets are provided for use in the laboratory. The amperage used during the welding process determines the lens shade. Recommended: students are encouraged to wait to buy a helmet. Because there is such a large range of helmet types and prices the choice is highly dependent on the welding process es , frequency, environment and fit.
Additional eye protection is required over safety glasses for certain tasks. For processes that will produce high velocity particles, a full-face shield is required.
A face shield is required for using portable grinders, pedestal grinders, abrasive cut-off saws, and sanders. Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting requires welding goggles. Goggles protect the eyes from the intense light and IR infrared from the flame. Goggles should have minimum shade number of 5. There are many types of PPE available online and in the market for welding and they can be used in many ways.
The PPE that you will wear will depend on the hazard, where you work, how often you do the task, your budget, and at last the how comfortable the material is.
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Welding Hazards The most common injuries in the welding industries are burns from hot metals or from weld spatter. PPE used in the welding industry should be made of heavyweight, fire retardant wool or cotton or leather that can provide protection from UV radiation, weld spatter, sparks and open flame.
To prevent burns, it is always advised to cover whole skin, and wear PPE. Few options are listed below: 1. Long sleeve jackets 2. Long pants 3. Welding caps 4. Helmets 5. Welding sleeves 6. Welding aprons 7. Welding capes Wear high boots, fully laced and ensure the pant covers the boot and has no cuffs.
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