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1.7 Protective Clothing
Like other jobs or careers, welders must wear suitable protective equipment. In
general, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must protect against hazards
such as burns, sparks, spatter, electric shock, and radiation. The use of PPE is a
good safe practice and may be required by regulatory agencies.
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Wear clothing made from heavyweight, tightly woven, 100% wool or cotton
to protect from UV radiation, hot metal, sparks and open flames. Flame
retardant treatments become less effective with repeated laundering.
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Keep clothing clean and free of oils, greases and combustible contaminants.
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Wear long-sleeved shirts with buttoned cuffs and a collar to protect the neck.
Dark colors prevent light reflection.
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Tape shirt pockets closed to avoid collecting sparks or hot metal or keep
them covered with flaps.
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Pant legs must not have cuffs and must cover the tops of the boots. Cuffs
can collect sparks.
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Repair all frayed edges, tears or holes in clothing.
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Wear high top boots fully laced to prevent sparks from entering into the
boots.
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Use fire-resistant boot protectors or spats strapped around the pant legs and
boot tops, to prevent sparks from bouncing in the top of the boots.
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Remove all ignition sources such as matches and butane lighters from
pockets. Hot welding sparks may light the matches or ignite leaking lighter
fuel.
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Wear gauntlet-type cuff leather gloves or protective sleeves of similar
material, to protect wrists and forearms. Leather is a good electrical insulator
if kept dry.
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Direct any spark spray away from your clothing.
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Wear leather aprons to protect your chest and lap from sparks when
standing or sitting.
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Wear layers of clothing. To prevent sweating, avoid overdressing in cold
weather. Sweaty clothes cause rapid heat loss. Leather welding jackets are
not very breathable and can make you sweat if you are overdressed.
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Wear a fire-resistant skull cap or balaclava hood under your helmet to
protect your head from burns and UV radiation.
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Wear a welder's face shield to protect your face from UV radiation and flying
particles.
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DO NOT wear rings or other jewelry.
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DO NOT wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The
synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce bad skin burns.
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