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.

Conclusion Welding safety doesn’t start and end with gear; it’s a full-circle approach. When PPE fits right, training is solid, and safety is part of daily habits, everyone benefits.

The PPE standard provides that employers cannot require employees to provide their own PPE and an employee’s use of PPE they already own (e.g., homemade cloth masks) must be voluntary.

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It states that employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations "shall be protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 1910.132, ...