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An electric welding arc produces ultraviolet light and the UV light will damage the retina.
With a good welding helmet, your eyes will be protected, but you must have the proper shade (somewhere between 9 and 14 depending on your amperage) and if using an auto-darkening helmet, it must switch on quickly. (1/25000 of a second)
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What should you always wear when welding?
Welding helmet which has eye protection and a face shield .
What Precautions required in arc welding?
Safety is important when welding. Make sure you have protective clothing (jacket, no frayed pants, helmet with proper shade, steel toe boots if material falls, etc.) Make sure people around you know your welding! Eye surgery sucks! NO Flammable liquids! (lacquer thinner is great for cleaning dirty metal before welding, but causes really big flames if you don't wipe off with a simple green type cleaner) Know where to kill the power if you have a problem, and where the extinguishers are VENTILATION! Clean air, good, welding fumes not so good.
Why is it important to wear goggles when welding?
It is extremely important to wear goggles when welding in order to prevent any damage to the eyes. Flying pieces of molten metal, chemicals or acids could blind or cause serious damage.
What is a welding hazards?
The most common welding hazards are, burns, electrical shock, inhalation of harmful fumes, and UV damage to skin and eyes. All can be easily avoided if proper safety precautions are implemented.
What is the welding cert roster code for welding?
roster welding
Why do welding glasses protect us from eye damage?
Direct exposure to the light from a welding arc can damage the sensitive retna behind the eye. Welding glasses are tinted to block most of the light from entering the eye.
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