Relating an operator to a power source

A networked system for relating an operator to a welding power source in a welding environment, the networked system comprising:

• a plurality of welding power sources within the welding environment;
• a plurality of welding helmets within the welding environment;
• and
• at least one server computer configured to:
• receive first data associated with a welding helmet of the plurality of welding helmets within the welding environment, wherein the first data indicates:
• at least one of an identity or a location of the welding helmet within the welding environment, and
• a triggering status indicating a triggering of an arc detection sensor associated with the welding helmet due to initiation of a welding arc within the welding environment,
• receive second data associated with a welding power source of the plurality of welding power sources within the welding environment, wherein the second data indicates:
• at least one of an identity or a location of the welding power source within the welding environment, and
• an activation status indicating an activation of the welding power source to initiate the welding arc within the welding environment, and
• match the welding power source to the welding helmet, and to an operator associated with the welding helmet, based on at least the first data and the second data, indicating that the welding power source is being operated by the operator wearing the welding helmet during a welding operation within the welding environment.