Welders deserve the best possible protection
In the automobile industry, oil and gas, aerospace, structure construction, ship repair and much more, welders assume a critical role in our society. Whether for constructing or repairing, they assemble metals to build sturdy small and big structures.
However, no matter the industry in which they work, welders face numerous dangers that should not be overlooked. Fortunately, various personal protective equipments (PPE) specialize in welding protection. To better understand how these PPE can lower or even eliminate these hazards experienced by welders on a daily basis, we have prepared this summary of the risks.
| Hazards | Consequences/effects |
| Noise | Deafness |
| Tinnitus (whistling) | |
| Stress | |
| Smoke and gas | Irritation (eyes, noise, throat) |
| Welder’s fever* | |
| Asphyxia | |
| Respiratory diseases | |
| Carcinogenic effects | |
| Radiations | Conjunctivitis |
| Glare | |
| Skin burn | |
| Cataract | |
| Skin cancer | |
| Particle projection | Burns |
| Particles in the eyes | |
| Reaction between two metals | Electric shocks |
It is essential to mention that the effects of those hazards may change depending on the duration of exposure to the metal on which the weld is done, the process used, and the current intensity used.
Which protective equipment to use?
Many protective equipment manufacturers have created product lines especially designed for specific types of work to reduce welding risks to a minimum. This is the case of PIP, which champions welders’ protection across the country.
Who is PIP?
PIP is a manufacturer and worldwide distributor of work gloves and personal protective equipment with more than 35 years of experience in the field of workers’ health and safety.
With more than 5,000 products available, PIP offers multiple product ranges that meet a vast number of hazards and challenges. Product creation demonstrates their desire to always push the boundaries of innovation.
In Canada, PIP delivers PPE to Canadian workers across the country.
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Two pieces of protective equipment are necessary to weld safely: a visor and workgloves. Both of them must be specially designed to face welding hazards.
Why is that so?
Because welding visors provide highly efficient protection against glare and radiation that may reach your eyes. The welding visor acts as a barrier to prevent extremely hot particles from getting in your face and neck, protecting you from those unpleasant burns that can make you blind. A visor specially designed for welding will provide excellent resistance against heat while offering you a clear and wide field of vision.
As for the welding work glove, it offers excellent heat and electric shock resistance while protecting your hands and wrists from welding projectiles. They are usually sewn with Kevlar thread to ensure higher flame resistance. Also, the welding glove provides improved dexterity to help the welder handle metal and tools with more precision. Work gloves designed for welders do not stiffen under heat and keep great flexibility.
Try the PIP difference
Welding gloves
PIP Caiman® TIG Welding Work Gloves
- SPI code: MGS147
- Resilient & durable goat grain leather
- 4in Cuff
- Completely unlined
PIP Caiman® Lined Split Leather Work Gloves with FR Cuff for MIG Welding
- SPI code: MGS148
- Conform to the natural shape of the human hand
- Genuine leather combined with an FR duck cuff
- Thumb strap for added durability
- Sock-lined with fleece for thermal protection
- Welted seams in critical areas
- Sewn with Kevlar® for maximum seam strength
PIP Ironcat® Premium Top Grain Leather Work Gloves for TIG Welding
- SPI code: MGS149
- Top Grain Kidskin leather construction is lightweight and more supple compared to Goatskin
- Stitched with Kevlar® adding strength and burn resistance
- Split leather gauntlet cuff for added forearm protection and allows for easy on and off
- Straight thumb increases comfort in closed-fisted work
- Unlined palm for dexterity
Welding visors
PIP Dynamic™ 0.06" Thick Aspherical Polycarbonate Work Visor
- SPI code: YVI30
- Applications: Grinding, soldering, torch blazing and cutting
- Dust and impact resistant
- Improved optical clarity and peripheral vision
- Improved head/neck range of motion
- Universal hole pattern will fit most headgear
- Ships with masking on both sides to prevent scratching
PIP Dynamic™ Heat Resistant Aluminum Faceshield Bracket
- SPI code: YSC010
- Heat resistant
- To be used with Regular Brim Hats
- Accepts a wide range of faceshield styles
- Attachment system designed to accommodate many competitor's faceshields
- Swivel system to raise or lower faceshield
*What is the welder’s fever?
It’s the sensation of feeling ill with symptoms such as nausea and headache, often accompanied by an important fever. This fever comes with throat irritation, coughing, chest tightness and a metallic taste. Symptoms appear between 4 to 8 hours following exposure to welding smoke and its contaminants. It is essential to mention that those symptoms disappear spontaneously between 24 and 48 hours after they appear, and the worker won’t suffer from any aftereffects.
Welder’s fever generally occurs when welding on galvanized steel.