Welding, Cutting, Brazing and Soldering

1. Should contact lenses be worn while welding/cutting? 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.
2. What are the hazard controls for using leaded solder? 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.
3. How do I select the proper filtered lens for the welding/cutting operations I will be performing? Refer to this Filtered Lens Selection document for more guidance.

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