Abstract: A welding hood for protecting an operator's face comprising a face protective shield having a rearward side configured for receiving the operator's face and a viewing opening extending through the shield. The viewing opening is located in front of the eyes of the operator while the hood is fixed to the operator's head. An eye box is located adjacent the viewing opening and extends inwardly from the rearward side of the shield to block reflective arc flashes, sunlight, and/or shop-lighting from entering the operator's field of view during welding. The welding hood includes a light mounted to the face protective shield for shining light outward from a front side of the face protective shield, a cooling fan mounted adjacent the rearward side of the shield, and a clear protective member mounted within the eye box and adjacent the operator's eyes.

Abstract: A welding hood for protecting an operator's face comprising a face protective shield having a concave rearward side for receiving the operator's face, a viewing opening extending through the shield, wherein the viewing opening is located in a position in front of the eyes of the operator while the hood is fixed to the operator's head. The welding hood includes an eye box located adjacent the viewing opening. The eye box has walls framing the viewing opening and extend inwardly from the rearward side of the shield. The walls are configured for blocking reflective arc flashes and/or light from entering the operator's field of view during welding. The welding hood has sidewalls of varying width and a neck attachment for added protection. The welding hood also includes a lens located within the viewing opening and at least one strap for securing the welding hood to the operator's head.