Welding, Cutting, Brazing and Soldering

If proper protective equipment is worn during welding and cutting operations, such as welding helmets or goggles with filtered lenses, it is acceptable to wear contact lenses. One exception would be where the welding process may produce gas or vapors that could be harmful to employees wearing contact lenses.

Go to the OSHA letter of interpretation.

If leaded solder cannot be replaced with lead-free solder, soldering in a fume hood or use of local exhaust ventilation (i.e. snorkels or tabletop fume extractors) should be used to divert fumes away from the breathing zone.

Refer to this document for more guidance.