Gloves are an absolute necessity, and you don't want any flesh at all exposed to the light of the electric arc as the high levels of UV given off will give a nasty sunburn. And it's that short wavelength UV that produces a lobster red burn and massively increases the risk of skin cancer, rather than the longer wavelength UV that produces vitamin D and a nice healthy tan. Long sleeves, long trousers, gloves and a full face mask with a suitable filter are minimum requirements.thingmaker3 said:Personally, I wear gloves when welding. I get fewer cuts and burns that way.
by Jake Hertz
by Aaron Carman
by Aaron Carman
by Jake Hertz