Adjustable - auto darkening helmet with lightly shaded goggles under it as a backup - both high enough quality to be comfortable enough to wear all day.
If battery powered, batteries are cheap - change them on a regular schedule, erring on the side of too often.
As for reading gauges, his work area should be bright enough for him to see everything he needs to see with out lifting his (auto darkening)helmet. Get a spot light if need be.
And there should absolutely be UV screens in between the different work areas. They're cheap too.
It should be safe for him to remove his helmet to make adjustments - deal with emergencies, etc. without checking with everybody around him.
I can imagine people giving him the usual "oh when I was your age we just squinted when we welded" kind of crap. But who cares. Nobody should ever give up their health and well being in the name of making a boss happy.
I wouldn't start talking OSHA before making a real effort to work with the company to eliminate the problems.
If they REFUSE to help that's when you mention them.
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