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Besides the welder, who else must be provided with proper eye protection at the job?

Helpers or attendants.

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  1. Only workers with a welding certificate
  2. Nobody else, if they look away
  3. Helpers or attendants ✔

Why: A flash from an arc can burn the eyes of anyone watching, not just the person holding the torch. OSHA says helpers and attendants must have proper eye protection.

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Answer: Helpers or attendants. A flash from an arc can burn the eyes of anyone watching, not just the person holding the torch. OSHA says helpers and attendants must have proper eye protection.

  1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252 General requirements, welding, cutting and brazing www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.252
    Helpers or attendants shall be provided with proper eye protection
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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