ARC RAYS CAN BURN EYES AND SKIN.
DANGER
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense heat and strong ultraviolet rays that can burn eyes and skin. Use the following table to select the appropriate shade
number for a Welding Helmet or Welding Face Shield.
1. Use a Welding Helmet or Welding Face Shield fitted with a proper shade of filter (see AS 60974-1, AS/NZS 1337.1 and AS/NZS 1338.1 Safety Standards) to protect
your face and eyes when welding or watching.
2. Wear approved safety glasses. Side shields are recommended.
3. Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and glare; warn others not to watch the arc.
4. Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant material (wool and leather) and foot protection.
5. Never wear contact lenses while welding.
Recommended Protective Filters for Electric Welding
Description of Process
Approximate Range of
W
elding Current in Amps
Minimum Shade Number of Filter(s)
Manual Metal Arc W
elding -
Covered Electrodes (MMA)
Less than or equal to 100 8
100 to 200 10
200 to 300 11
300 to 400 12
Greater than 400 13
Gas Metal Arc W
elding (GW
AW) (MIG)
other than Aluminium And Stainless Steel
Less than or equal to 150 10
150 to 250 11
250 to 300 12
300 to 400 13
Greater than 400 14
Gas Metal Arc Welding(GWAW) (MIG)
Aluminium and Stainless Steel
Less than or equal to 250 12
250 to 350 13
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (TIG)
Less than or equal to 100 10
100 to 200 11
200 to 250 12
250 to 350 13
Greater than 350 14
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) -
with or without Shielding Gas
Less than or equal to 300 11
300 to 400 12
400 to 500 13
Greater than 500 14
Air - Arc Gouging Less than or equal to 400 12
Plasma - Arc Cutting
50 to 100 10
100 to 400 12
400 to 800 14
Plasma - Arc Spraying — 15
Plasma - Arc Welding
Less than or equal to 20 8
20 to 100 10
100 to 400 12
400 to 800 14
Submerged - Arc Welding — 2 (5)
Resistance Welding — Safety Spectacles or Eye Shield
Refer to standard AS/NZS 1338.1 for comprehensive information regarding the above table.
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