What gear are they having to take off besides their hood, btw? I'm pretty sure anything you'd need respiratory gear to weld on would be added after it was weld

What gear are they having to take off besides their hood, btw? I'm pretty sure anything you'd need respiratory gear to weld on would be added after it was welded. It's not like you make truck bumpers out of stainless steel. You'd want to keep your gloves on to lift with. No reason to take off your jacket, sleeves, apron, or anything else you'd use welding in a shop.