Pre-shift PPE checklist we run at HLI

boring topic cheap insurance here s what we check before the first weld of the day laser safety glasses correct od for 1080 nm no scratches on the lens welding jacket buttoned to the collar laser scatter burns skin faster than an arc gloves in good shape no burn through holes face shield with a fresh anti fog wipe respirator or fume extractor arm positioned within 12 inches of the puddle fire extinguisher within reach pressure gauge in the green argon regulator at working pressure hose looked over for cuts interlock on the laser cabinet door tested open the door with the trigger held machine should stop the interlock check is the one most people skip and the one that actually matters please do it