['Welding and Cutting']
['Welding and Cutting']
05/09/2024
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At 1910.252(b)(3), OSHA 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. Appropriate protective clothing required for any welding operation will vary with the size, nature and location of the work to be performed.”
This generally means long sleeves and long pants to protect from welding arc burns and welding spatter, but this is not required. Rather, this must be determined based upon your hazard assessment.
With regard to flame resistant clothing (FRC), OSHA says in a January 12, 20012 Letter of Interpretation that “if welders are exposed to flash fires or short-duration flame exposures, OSHA expects that employers would provide and ensure the use of FRC to protect workers from these hazards … employees wearing FRC may be exposed to hazards relating to heat stress. Therefore, employers should consider the following when selecting personal protective equipment for employees that are exposed to these adverse conditions: provide light weight breathable fabrics and allow employees to drink cold liquids, such as water and other electrolyte replenishing drinks.”
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