Comprehensive personal protection for heavy industry and welding. Wearer comfort is maximized by many features. The whole system is ergonomically designed - balanced to avoid neck strain and fatigue -, compact, and easy to assemble and dismantle. The visor lift carriage system provides perfect balance on the head with the visor up or down. The breathing hose connects to the helmet via a swivel-jointed snap-in hose connection for freedom of movement. The low profile design ensures minimal impact on work activities even in restricted environments. Welding protection has been a vital design criteria for the PROCAP from inception and its integration is seamless thanks to the unique patented dual visor-glide system.