2006-08-21 12:56:51 · 10 answers · asked by TheOne 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check with the contact lens manufacture and as always wear goggles for gas oxy welding proper tint. And helmet with correct tint for arc welding. Plasma cutters and argon shielded arc TIG and high frequency welding wear a auto darkening wide angle lens helmet and proper gloves, vest leggings and lead shielding around the mid section. X-Rays given off during some types of welding and fumes should be avoided
2006-08-21 13:11:43 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a chemical plant and years ago the safety people told us not to wear contact lenses when welding as it can cause damage to the eyes. If I'm not mistaken that has been disproved but our safety department still doesn't allow it as a matter of policy. Of coarse you don't even want to look at a welding arc without a welding hood. You can get arc burn which is very painful. It feels like someone has pored sand all over your eyeballs.
2006-08-21 20:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Captleemo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about arc welding? Keep the contacts away from your eyes. That's why those guys were goggles or a helmet.
2006-08-21 20:03:17 · answer #3 · answered by idiot detector 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only is it bad for contacts, but, it can also cause eye damage. Always wear an approved welding hood when using any kind of welder.
2006-08-21 20:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by turbietech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about it. Contacts are a plastic type material. If it gets hot enough to melt the contacts to your eyes, there is a good chance it's going to burn the skin right off your face. And it its going to do all that, it is most likely going to damage your retinas.
Wear the correct protective eyewear like you're supposed to and you won't have to worry about it.
2006-08-21 20:06:36 · answer #5 · answered by Mandragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but it depends on the type of metal you are welding and what you are using to weld (gas, arc)
2006-08-21 20:03:04 · answer #6 · answered by DIRKDIGGLER 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might b possiable. dont look at the arc with ur naked eyes. chances are ur eyes would hurt before ur contacts melted.
2006-08-21 21:18:54 · answer #7 · answered by Raymond T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that, to be on the safe side please wear the goggles. My dad has burnt his eyes really bad before when the sparks hit his face and eyes.
2006-08-21 20:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by avery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely,I was a plasma welder for a while and I'll tell ya,the heat that puts off is unreal
2006-08-21 20:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by william b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, wear proper eyewear.
2006-08-21 20:01:54 · answer #10 · answered by lol 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋