- Wear a welding helmet with the correct shade filter for the process being used.
- Test auto-darkening helmets before each use to confirm the sensor is working.
- Erect welding screens or curtains to protect bystanders from arc radiation.
- Cover all exposed skin with flame-resistant clothing to prevent UV skin burns.
- Warn nearby workers before striking an arc so they can look away.
- Use welding curtains that block UV even if they allow visible light through.
- Position screens to account for UV reflection from nearby metal and concrete surfaces.
- Seek medical advice if you develop arc eye symptoms after any welding exposure.
- Replace cracked or damaged filter lenses in helmets immediately before welding.
- Provide safety glasses with side shields as minimum protection for grinding between welds.
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- DON'T look at a welding arc without the correct shade filter, even briefly.
- DON'T weld without screens or curtains protecting other workers in the area.
- DON'T use an auto-darkening helmet without testing the sensor function first.
- DON'T leave skin exposed while welding; UV burns develop on forearms and neck.
- DON'T assume being around a corner protects you; UV reflects off surfaces.
- DON'T strike an arc without warning workers nearby to look away.
- DON'T continue welding with a cracked or damaged filter lens in your helmet.
- DON'T ignore arc eye symptoms; seek medical advice for pain or vision changes.
- DON'T use sunglasses as a substitute for proper welding filter protection.
- DON'T position welding screens so gaps allow UV to reach unprotected workers.
See also: Welding Safety Awareness (Comprehensive) | Welding Fume Extraction and LEV
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