Welder’s Protection

NEVER COMPROMISE ON SAFETY GEAR:

You should do a safety assessment prior to any welding work. If you conclude that you don't have adequate equipment you shouldn't weld until you find a safe way to do it.

There are various grades of welding personal protective equipment. A hobbyist will not need a $500 welding helmet but a professional should definitely think about getting the pro-level gear. It will significantly make your work easier, safer and overall better.

If you are a hobbyist and you don't do anything out of the ordinary, like welding dangerous metals, you could get by with basic gear. However, you should know exactly what kind of metal you are welding, with what electrodes and in what conditions. If you are welding indoors then you need a welding respirator. If you weld a lot then a weld fume extractor will also be needed.

Be especially mindful of welding metals that give off toxic fumes like galvanized steel. In such cases, you will need all of the protection that you can get.

We hope our articles will teach you what kind of hazards exist in the welding work and how to protect yourself accordingly. Remember to always follow your local safety laws and standards. Everything you read on the internet is supplementing information. Be very careful when you do any sort of welding work and especially in the beginner's stage until you learn what is what.