im not sure if theres any rule or law that says the company has to provide any ppe but maybe so ? our company provides every bit of ppe needed. including speedglas papr which are rather expensive. i guess it must still cost less than having somebody get hurt with their harbor freight helmet they brought from home

 

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the company i work for provides a jackson hsl 100 with an option to have the auto darkener insert. I would say about a quarter of people use it with the passive filter, half with the auto darkener and the last quarter buy their own.

 

Looks like it was enacted in 2008

On May 15, 2008, a new OSHA rule about employer payment for PPE went into effect. With few exceptions, OSHA now requires employers to pay for personal protective equipment used to comply with OSHA standards. The final rule does not create new requirements regarding what PPE employers must provide.

https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/Handout_2_Employers_Must_Provide_and_Pay_for_PPE.pdf

 

Exactly. I bought a dozen Huntsman//Jackson 411p passive hoods for $39 each on closeout from ENCO before they got swallowed up. I offer one or they can bring their own in. Gloves are Harbor Freight tig gloves. Eye and ear wear are from Amazon, cheapest I can get. Respirators are 3M P100.

An employee did catch themself on fire a couple weeks ago. So I brought in fire blankets and water bottles for each station. That was a hot topic.

 

I think most weldors have a preference so buy their own helmet. It is PPE but also a requirement for the job. Mechanics on the other hand generally have to buy all their tools which can cost thousands. Company only supplies specialty tools. Buying a welding helmet, cutting goggles, hand protectors and the odd other items isn't a big deal in my opinion.

 

the problem with a company buying good equipment is some guys dont take care of it. kick it around on the floor. let it roll around in the truck bed. let it fall from 100' up.

 

im still using the exact speedglas papr i was provided 4.5yrs ago. works good as day 1 because i take care of it and respect my ppe

 

I think that at least basic PPE should be provided my the employer. Gloves, glasses, face shields, respirators, dust masks, ear pro.... you're investing in the safety of your employees. You're looking at what, $50 for a good half face respirator, Tillman (or equivalent) gloves are $30ish, a face shield is like $25. Ear plugs and safety glasses are stupid-cheap. A7 cut resistant work gloves are $5 a pair... PPE is cheap. Hospital visits are not.

 

Some shops provide every weldor with their own stinger and basic tools. You break it or lose it and you replace it. There are some exceptions but not many.

 

Sounds like I'm hosed.
thanks this is a definitive answer.

 

Sounds like I'm hosed..

I’m curious as to why.

 

In the plants I’ve worked at, maintenance department
would have one welding helmet for everyone to use.
Most guys buy their own rather than stick their head in a
communal helmet,particularly if some employees
are not frequent bathers.

 

Made me think of Grade 8 shop class and putting on mandatory communal face shields impregnated with sweat and bad breath. Gross.