Welders face a number of work-related hazards daily, from harmful bright light to burns from molten metals. To ensure safety in the workplace, both the employers and employees need to recognize the ...

When researching personal protective equipment requirements for welders, OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2) is a good place to start. Unsurprisingly, it begins by specifying eye protection. The standard ...

I was recently reminded of the importance of wearing eye protection on the farm when a friend had to miss dinner with us because he had gotten metal in his eye while grinding a piece of equipment. ...

A welding helmet, commonly referred to as a “hood,” is one of the most important pieces of personal protective equipment that a welder must have. An adequate helmet protects the eyes and skin not only ...

While workers performing electric arc welding are subject to hazards related to the inhalation of toxic fumes, eye hazards, burns, or fires, the most potentially perilous hazard they face is ...

Most safety professionals agree that workplace eye injuries are preventable. Yet, OSHA estimates that 1,000 eye injuries occur every day in U.S. workplaces, at an annual cost of $300 million in lost ...

People have heard the phrase, "Keep your eyes on the job." It means more than just paying attention to what they are doing; it means properly wearing the correct eye protection for the job being done.