Welding eye protection

Welding Eye Protection Checklist

This checklist is designed to ensure proper eye protection is used during welding operations to prevent injuries from radiant energy, flying particles, and chemical exposure . It applies to all employees involved in or near welding, cutting, and brazing activities .

Instructions: Complete this checklist before starting any welding, cutting, or brazing operation. Mark each item as either compliant or non-compliant. If non-compliant, specify the corrective action needed.

I. General Requirements

• [ ] Appropriate Eye Protection: Ensure all welders and helpers use appropriate eye protection suitable for the specific welding task (arc, gas, resistance welding) , .
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• [ ] Side Protection: Verify that eye protection includes side shields to protect against flying objects , .
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• [ ] Prescription Lenses: Confirm that employees who wear prescription lenses use either eye protection that incorporates the prescription or eye protection designed to be worn over prescription lenses , .
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• [ ] Contact Lenses: If employees wear contact lenses, ensure they also wear appropriate eye and face protection .
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• [ ] Cleanliness and Condition: Eye protection is clean, in good condition, and free from defects that impair vision .
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II. Specific Eye Protection for Welding Types

• [ ] Arc Welding/Cutting: Helmets or hand shields are used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations, excluding submerged arc welding , .
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• [ ] Gas Welding/Oxygen Cutting: Goggles or other suitable eye protection are used during all gas welding or oxygen cutting operations , .
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• [ ] Resistance Welding/Brazing: Transparent face shields or goggles are used by all operators and attendants of resistance welding or resistance brazing equipment , .
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• [ ] Brazing (General): Suitable goggles are provided and used for brazing operations not covered above , .
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III. Filter Lenses

• [ ] Appropriate Shade Number: Verify that filter lenses have a shade number appropriate for the welding being performed, consulting Table E-1 or similar guides , .
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• [ ] Filter Lens Quality: Ensure all filter lenses and plates meet the test for transmission of radiant energy as prescribed in ANSI Z 87.1-1968 or equivalent standards .
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• [ ] Lens Material: Filter lenses are made of appropriate materials that can withstand heat and potential impacts .
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IV. Additional Protection

• [ ] Welding Booths/Screens: Where possible, welding is performed in individual booths or with noncombustible screens to protect adjacent workers from arc rays , .
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• [ ] Protective Clothing: Workers wear appropriate protective clothing to cover skin and prevent burns from sparks and radiation , .
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• [ ] Flash Goggles: Flash goggles with side shields (Shade No. 2, Style Nos. 2 or 3) are worn under the welding helmet or hand shield .
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V. Maintenance and Storage

• [ ] Regular Inspection: Eye protection is regularly inspected for damage (cracks, scratches, loose parts) .
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• [ ] Proper Storage: Eye protection is stored in a clean and dry place when not in use .
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• [ ] Cleaning Procedures: Procedures are in place for cleaning and disinfecting eye protection .
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VI. Training and Awareness

• [ ] Employee Training: Employees are trained on the proper selection, use, and maintenance of welding eye protection .
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• [ ] Hazard Awareness: Employees are aware of the eye hazards associated with welding operations .
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Completed by:

Name: __________________________

Date: __________________________

Supervisor Signature: __________________________