[bentwings]

You can't teach common sense. If you damage your eyes they don't repair themselves, they just get worse and treatment is very expensive. I can't imagin any reason not to use eye protection. Welding helmets can be a pain in tight quarters. Possible planning ahead so the welding can be done before it is very difficult would help.

Weld burn is not fun and not at all necessary. Good thing you aren't in my shop or you would be on vacation...unpaid