A protective screen includes a front wall (1), connected to a lateral wall (2) running perpendicular or essentially perpendicular to the front wall (1), the walls (1, 2) including transparent panels (8, 10) over at least a part of the height thereof. The upper part (8) of the front wall (1) is inclined forwards, forming an overhang which permits the operator to approach the working region and with two holes (11, 12) to permit the passage of the operator's arms.