Blog

Welding work presents a lot of hazards. Workers need to keep their eyes, face, and skin protected against infrared light, ultraviolet light, debris, sparks, and intense heat from reaching their skin. Welding can result in a condition called photokeratitis, which is a sunburn to the eye, along with other injuries to the skin and face. These hazards make welding safety protection essential and necessary. What type of protection will you need for your worksite or project? For most weldi …

From the high heat to the flying sparks to the bright flashes of UV, welding safety gear and PPE is essential for a lot of construction jobs that need to use welding to join materials together. Your eyes, face, hands, and body are all vulnerable to welding injuries and hazards. One of the most important and recommended safety features is a welding helmet. As long as they’re chosen properly, all welding helmets will keep you safer on the job, but choosing an auto-darkening welding helmet ov …

Many factors come into play when choosing a welding helmet. The phrase “one size fits all” rarely applies in these situations, so it’s best to learn about the different types of helmets and welding goggles used in the industry. From occasional hobbyists to experienced professionals, use this guide to find the right welding safety equipment for the task at hand. Single Fixed vs. Variable Shade Lens There are generally two types of welding helmets: those with single, fixed lens …