[AT] Arc Welding ?

[Bigdog]

When I worked for DuPont several years ago no one was allowed to weld with contacts in.  I don't know if the caution was founded in fact or fear.

Bigdog
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Warren F. Smith 
  To: 'Antique tractor email discussion group' 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 7:32 PM
  Subject: RE: [AT] Arc Welding ?


  >>This brings back to mind the warning we got a few years ago
  >>about welding
  >>while wearing contact lenses. DON'T DO IT! It seems that the
  >>welding helmet
  >>combined with the contacts caused the contacts to be "welded"
  >>to the corneas.
  >>Not a good thing. Let's be careful out there!
  >>
  >>Phil

  Are you serious? Can you please direct me to a website or some other source.
  I've been doing that for a few years off and on.

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