2. Safety precautions, safety gear and care of equipment

What this is made of

• 2(a). General safety precautions and safety data sheets (SDS)
• 2(b). Safety gear and clothing; present yourself dressed for welding
• 2(c). Care and storage of equipment, tools and protective clothing

Where this step comes from

1. Welding Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-07), Requirement 2