diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/welders.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/welders.yml
index 197dca00ff..43c1019dd6 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/welders.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/welders.yml
@@ -171,6 +171,8 @@
       reagents:
       - ReagentId: WeldingFuel
         Quantity: 1
+  - type: RequiresEyeProtection
+    statusEffectTime: 5 # less harmful; sunglasses can block it
 
 - type: entity
   name: emergency welding tool