Welding hoods and face shields should NOT be worn over your primary eye protection, as this can hinder the shield's protective capabilities.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not enough information
• D. Depends on shield type

Answer: (B)

When welding, protect eyes and face with properly layered PPE: your primary eye protection (safety glasses or goggles) stays on, and the welding hood or face shield goes over them. The hood is the outer layer that shields against radiant energy, sparks, and debris, while the eye protection underneath guards your eyes directly. Wearing the shield over the eye protection is the intended setup, and it does not reduce the shield’s effectiveness; it actually ensures complete coverage and protection. The idea that you should not wear the shield over eye protection isn’t correct, because omitting the eye protection beneath can leave eyes exposed. The shield type doesn’t change this requirement; the standard practice is to wear eye protection under the welding hood.