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: __________________________