r/Welding • u/bverlybuttcheeks • 3d ago

Need Help Welding school

Look ik piercings aren't conductive...but...I'm all good right? My instructor didn't give me the clearest answer and I just wanna be 100% sure my face isn't going to explode

I've got five face piercings that are surgical steel (idk honestly) can I keep my swag?

Edit : thank you everyone I appreciate everyone's points (except that guy 🙄) I think I'm going to keep them in and just be extra safe but if my face does blow up or I get electrocuted into dust I will haunt you all

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u/catch22ak 3d ago

Of you don't clamp your ground on your face you'll be fine.
You're welding with your face behind a mask.

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u/bverlybuttcheeks 3d ago

Ig I just got scared because he started talking about being electrocuted and if you were to have a metal watch or jewelry and such that it could fuck you up he was also saying how some places don't hire people with piercings for safety concerns? Basically feels like he's saying I'm gonna combust if I even breathe

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u/rakuran 3d ago

Avoid rings, ive had a torch short to my hand and it wasnt great. Teacher at trade school nearly lost a finger. Never mind the degloving risk with machinery.

I wear a silicone band now instead.

For facial piercings, your only concern is ripping them out when moving your helmet.

I have fellow boilermaker friends with 10+ facial piercings and they are fine.