Collection: WELDING PROTECTION

To ensure a safe and compliant working environment, it is essential to use adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Here is an overview of the main PPE needed by welders:

• Welding Helmets and Masks Helmets and masks are essential for protecting your eyes and face from UV and IR rays, sparks, flying debris and welding fumes.
• Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets: Equipped with lenses that automatically darken when the welding arc is activated, improving visibility and safety.
  
• Specific welding glasses: Equipped with filter lenses to protect against UV and IR rays.
• Welding Gloves Gloves are essential to protect your hands from thermal hazards, slag and chemicals present during welding.
• Split leather gloves: They offer excellent resistance to heat and mechanical agents.
• Thermal Insulated Gloves: Designed to withstand high temperatures and protect against burns.
• Protective Clothing: Welders' clothing must be resistant to heat, flame and splashes of molten metal.
• Fireproof Jackets and Pants: Made of special materials that protect against heat and flames.
• Leather Aprons: Offer additional protection for the torso and legs.
• Sleeves and Leg Guards: Additional protection for arms and legs.
• Safety Footwear: Welding shoes must offer protection against impacts, punctures and high temperatures.

Safety Regulations

The use of PPE is governed by specific regulations that vary from country to country. However, some commonly accepted international standards include:

• EN 166: European standard for eye protection.
• EN 175: Specification for equipment for eye and face protection during welding.
• EN 388: Standard for protective gloves against mechanical risks.
• EN ISO 11611: Standard for protective clothing used during welding and related processes.