How to Set Up Welding PPE for Your First Weld: Helmet, Respirator, Gloves, and Fire Watch | WC Safety
A first MIG weld goes wrong in predictable ways: arc flash from lifting the hood too early, sunburn through a T-shirt, fume breathed at the plume, and a spark smoldering in a rag pile. This guide sets up welding PPE from the head down, decodes what each piece must be rated for, and covers the 35-foot fire rule beginners never learn.
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