In every type of welding safety is very important. Ensure that safety is guaranteed during and even after work. Take safety precautions seriously because the burns and injuries aren’t good for you.
In order for you to succeed in these safety measures, get the right safety equipments before you start working. These are:-
Welding gloves
Do not go for too thick gloves for a start. They might be hard to work with. Get at least three different MIG welding gloves.
When you use high amperages you will need the thick gloves. But for a start use light gloves with low amperage until you master the art of MIG welding.
Go for leather MIG welding gloves. Never buy the Synthetic gloves to use for a welding project.
Clothing and boots
You will need to invest in good apron or fire proof overall for MIG welding. Never wear any synthetic cloth during your welding.
For the boots, you will also need to invest in boots that protect your toes well just in case you hit metal. Go for boots that are made of leather for they last long and offer maximum protection.
Use a Good Darkening Helmet
In MIG welding, a standard welding helmet might not as convenient as the darkening helmet. A darkening helmet assists the welder to see where he is pointing without removing the helmet.
Respiratory Protective Equipment
The welding fumes can be very disgusting, at least to most people. Use the appropriate Respiratory protective equipments to prevent the fumes from getting into your system.
Apart from the fumes being unbearable, they can be very harmful to the body. Scientists have outlined evidences that the welding fumes can cause lung cancer.