Safety articles for the prevention of fire and accidents, namely, [ welding screens, curtains, welding blankets, protective aprons, ] protective pads, sleeves, welding gloves, work gloves, [ spats, ] jackets, [ and pants ] for protecting against weld sparks and splatter; and Safety articles for the prevention of fire and accidents, namely, portable screens which may be used singly or joined together to provide a protective barrier for hazardous work activities, such as welding