Welders have a unique set of hazards they need to protect themselves from – electricity, burns, heat, and ultraviolet rays, just to name a few.
Even with the proper precautions like flashback arrestors, exhaust hoods for fumes and gases, or fire extinguishers, welding carries a lot of risk. Needless to say, a good pair of gloves are as important to a welder as a welding hood – or at least they should be.