Welding Lenses Education and Training

Learn more about welding lens safety and selection
By Leah Kuriluk Welding lenses are an essential safety feature in the welding industry, where sudden flares and intense light can cause eye damage and irritation. It is important for any welder to learn how to select, maintain and equip welding lenses. Depending on your job, you may need to know how to use a welding lens or you may be tasked with selecting and maintaining welding lenses.
 

You can learn this information in a variety of ways, including classes, an internship or apprenticeship or online. Some welding jobs also offer on-the-job training on the selection and cleaning of welding lenses. If you're considering welding lenses education and training, consider the following:

1. Enroll in a welding class to learn more about welding lens basics.
2. Learn welding lens safety guidelines and requirements.
3. Go to industry events to continue your welding lens training.
   

Take a welding certification class to learn more about welding lenses

Basic welding classes will go over the different types of safety equipment, including welding lenses, that you will be expected to use and maintain. Most welding classes offer information on how to choose the correct type and strength of welding lens, as well as other useful information. Generally, a welding class also will explain how to correctly install and maintain a welding lens.
Try: Enroll in Resistance Welding School classes offered by the Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance, or take a WeldAcademy class sponsored by the American Welding Society.

Learn more about welding lens safety and other welding lens information online

You can find current government guidelines, step by step instructions, lens cleaning, selection suggestions and other information about welding lenses online. Online sources include welding lens manufacturers, work safety organizations and welding associations. These sources can help you learn more about a specific type of welding lens or get general training and information on the subject.
Try: Check out this educational safety article on welding lenses from WorkSafely, or learn specific safety welding lenses tactics from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Attend welding industry events to learn more about lenses for welding

You can learn about the latest and greatest welding lenses from welding lens distributors at industry events like trade shows, conferences and workshops. Events like these allow you to brush up on old skills and develop new ones, as well as educate yourself on emerging technology and upcoming products. Welding lens suppliers often offer demonstrations and information as part of their participation in these events.
Try: For hands-on training, attend the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, which is the largest welding trade show in North America. Learn about the most current welding technologies at the AMS Weldmex exposition.

• A welding apprenticeship or internship can be a great way to learn about how welding lenses are used in a professional environment. You can find more information on apprenticeships through a local welding association or welding lens distributor.