🔍 Key Concepts

• Eye and face protection requirements when working with open flame and bright sparks • How different clothing materials (cotton vs. wool) react to heat, sparks, and molten metal • Why loose or baggy clothing and pockets are a hazard during hot work (welding, cutting, burning)

💭 Think About

• Which option directly protects the part of your body most at risk from bright light, flying sparks, and hot metal during oxyacetylene welding? • Which of these clothing features could catch and hold hot slag or sparks, increasing burn risk rather than reducing it? • Think about which material or item is specifically designed for welding safety versus everyday clothing that might not be adequate.

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm which item is standard PPE (personal protective equipment) for welding eye protection • Eliminate any option that could collect hot slag or sparks, such as folds, cuffs, or deep pockets • Consider which materials are known to ignite or smolder more easily when exposed to sparks or molten metal