Which item provides eye protection when the welding helmet is lifted?

• A. Full-face shield worn apart from the helmet
• B. Safety glasses under helmet
• C. Hearing protection only
• D. Respirator

Answer: (B)

Eye protection must be maintained even when the welding helmet is lifted to guard against arc light, UV/IR radiation, and flying debris. Safety glasses worn under the helmet provide reliable, immediate protection because they stay in place and meet impact and optical standards, so you have continuous eye coverage during setup, when the helmet is up, or during brief pauses. They also filter harmful arc radiation and shield the eyes from sparks and particles that could cause injury. The other items don’t fit as well: hearing protection protects only hearing, a respirator protects breathing, and a full-face shield worn separately is impractical and less reliable for keeping the eyes protected when the helmet isn’t in use.