BTW, don't inhale asbestos either. (hey.. just covering some basics.)
1st time you catch yourself on fire while welding, you'll understand the benefits of wearing leathers. (although running around with your flannel arm on fire can be fun too.) Or welding while wearing greasy oil soaked "garage" clothes.
I sunburn easily, so I can't weld for very long without covering up, else I get a nasty burn.
