Welders are always exposed to the adverse effects of metal splashes and arc flashes while welding. That’s why PPEs like welding overalls, helmets, hand gloves, and protective boots are essential for their safety.
WELDERS OVERALLS are personal protective equipment that covers your whole body made of long pants and sleeves. Welding can produce hazards such as sparks, spatters, radiation, slag, heat, hot metal, fumes, and electric shock.
The hazards may cause burns, injuries, and even death.
Factors to consider before purchasing Welders Overalls
Comfort
A comfortable coverall will make it easier to carry out the welding activities and still protect your entire body. Choose one that is your fit to avoid being uncomfortable while welding.
The coverall material
The material used should be resistant to heat, fire, and spatter. The perfect material for coveralls is leather but some are made of cotton. They are designed specifically to protect the user from flames and sparks. The material selected should also be durable and have a self-extinguishing mechanism.
Reflective tape
Ensure that the coverall has a reflective mark to ensure that you remain visible to other people while carrying out the work at night.
Sizing
Choose the right size while purchasing the coveralls. The perfect size ensures that you are comfortable and can perform your activities better.
The coverall should also be long enough to cover any exposed laces of your welding boots but short enough to not touch the ground. They should also be tighter at the waist to ensure it doesn’t move around.
It covers the entire body
While choosing the overall, you should ensure that it covers your body entirely leaving no room for sparks to get to your skin. This will ensure that the PPE performs its intended role.
The sleeves must be long enough to wear over gloves
Some welders prefer wearing gloves and hence the coverall should be long enough to wear gloves over. This is to ensure maximum protection and comfort while welding.
Opening-like pockets should be kept to a minimum
Openings are more likely to catch fire and hence should be kept at a minimum if the coverall has pockets to ensure that they are always buttoned for your safety.
Importance of Welders Overalls
Being a welder and wearing the right welding coverall guarantees you the following:
Protect the clothes of the user
The coverall is worn over normal clothes. The sparks from welding can ruin or rather burn clothes. Nobody wants their clothes tampered with and therefore the suit offers them complete protection.
Skin cover
Fire or sparks may burn or cause even more serious injury if it gets to your skin. The coveralls are made of leather or heavy cotton and are fitted with elasticated cuffs and buttons that prevent sparks from penetrating through and for easy removal.
Its comfortable while carrying out welding activities
If the right size is chosen, the coverall will be comfortable while welding and protect you from the potential hazards that you may face.
Its fire and spark resistance protects the welder from harm
One feature of a welding coverall is that its heat and spark-resistant. This gives the welder maximum protection from fire-related hazards.
Has a self-extinguishing mechanism preventing sparks from igniting
In case a spark lands on the coverall, they are designed to be fire-resistant and cannot ignite. This property ensures that the welder is safe even though there are sparks all over.
Allows freedom of movement and covers all areas with exposed skin
It offers comfort and peace of mind knowing that your body and clothes are protected from sparks or fire. It gives freedom of movement and protection of one’s skin from injury.
Before welding, ensure that your coverall is;
- Is made of wool or heavy cotton as they are hard to ignite and resist wear and tear.
- Choose one that allows for freedom of movement and covers all areas of exposed skin from fire and sparks
- Keep the coverall dry and change it when needed. Ensure that it’s always clean and keep it in good repair.
- Ensure that the coverall has no cuffs or open pockets as they can easily catch flying sparks and start a fire easily. Make sure that you button the pockets and unroll the cuffs to prevent spark entry
- Remove all matches ad flammable materials from your pockets
- Do not wear synthetic coveralls as they may burn easily or stick to your skin and cause severe burns
Conclusion
In conclusion, your safety should come first and Safety hub Co Ltd is here for you. Contact us and get advice on the right personal protective equipment suitable for you. Visit our online store at www.safetyhub.co.ke or email us at Info@safetyhub.co.ke Your safety is our concern.
