Section 1 Welding

Question 1

What part and section of the OHS code describes the membership of a joint work site health and safety committee?

A) part 12, section 197
B) part13, section 197
C) part 14, section 197
D) part 15, section 197

Answer 1

B) part 13, section 197

Question 2

What part and section of the OHS code describes the requirements and options for protective footwear?

A) part 18, section 229
B) part 18, section 232
C) part 18, section 233
D) part 18, section 236

Answer 2

C) part 18, section 233

Question 3

What part and section of the OHS code describes the requirements for workers training about WHMIS?

A) part 29, section 394
B) part 29, section 395
C) part 29, section 396
D) part 29, section 397

Answer 3

D) part 29, section 397

Question 4

What are the first aid requirements for low hazard work at a close work site with 5 to 9 workers at the work site per shift?

A) 1 emergency first aider, 1 standard first aid kit,
No. 2 first aid kit, 3 blankets
B) 2 standard first aiders, No. 2 first aid kit,3 blankets
C) 2 standard first aiders, No. 3 first aid kit, 3 blankets, stretcher, splint
D) 1 Emergency first aider, 1 standard first aider, No. 2 first aid kit

Answer 4

D) 1 Emergency first aider, 1 standard first aider, No. 2 first aid kit

Question 5

What is an employer responsibility with regard to hazard assessment at the work site?

A) to provide easy and immediate access for any worker to OHS act, regulation and code at the work site
B) to ensure suppliers are aware of their responsibility to provide necessary information on any hazard related to their products
C) to develop a plan to eliminate or control any hazard identified at the work site
D) to ensure all workers participate in daily meetings to inspect their tools and plan their work

Answer 5

C) to develop a plan to eliminate or control any hazard identified at the work site

Question 6

How is workers’ compensation board of Alberta funded?

A) 100% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta
B) 75% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers and 25% from the provincial government.
C) 50% of the funding for WCB comes from employers, 25% from the provincial government and 25% from employees
D) 33% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers, 34% from the provincial government and 33% from employees

Answer 6

A) 100% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta

Question 7

What are the four categories of workplace hazards?

A) ecological, chemical, ergonomic, physical
B) biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical
C) biological, ecological, chemical, physical
D) chemical, physical, psychological, ecological

Answer 7

B) biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical

Question 8

When is an example of an engineering control for worker protection?

A) renovation
B) subdivision
C) isolation
D) activation

Answer 8

C) isolation

Question 9

When is an administrative controls put in place for worker protection?

A) to identify the correct personal protective equipment to be used in a hazardous situation
B) to document the details of the implementation of an engineering control.
C) when an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard.
D) to isolate hazard through containment or enclosure.

Answer 9

C) when an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard.

Question 10

who is responsible to have an emergency response plan in place at the work site?

A) employees
B) OHS inspectors
C) joint work site health and safety committee
D) employers

Answer 10

D) employers

Question 11

what part of the OHS code covers first aid requirements at the worksite?

A) part 10
B) part 11
C) part 12
D) part 13

Answer 11

B) part 11

Question 12

what must your employer do if first aid supplies are stored in secure containers at the work site?

A) ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate their contents.
B) ensure the containers are stored in dust proof environment.
C) ensure the containers are not stacked more than 3 layers high.
D) ensure the containers are inspected monthly to ensure contents are safe.

Answer 12

A) ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate their contents.

Question 13

what number and type of first aiders must your employer ensure are present at an isolated work site with low hazard assessment rating and 65 workers at the work site per shift?

A) 1 standard first aider
B) 1 standard first aider and 1 emergency first aider
C) 2 standard first aiders
D) 2 standard first aiders and 1 emergency first aider

Answer 13

C) 2 standard first aiders

Question 14

what is the duty to use personal protective equipment according to Alberta OHS code?

A) a clause that must be included in the employment contract of every construction worker in Alberta
B) a sign that must be posted at the entrance to any work site where PPE is required
C) the part of the OHS code that describes the different types of PPE to be used on the work site
D) what you and your employer must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE

Answer 14

D) what you and your employer must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE

Question 15

who is responsible to ensure work site emergency response plans remain up to date?

A) the employer
B) the employer and employees
C) the employees
D) the OHS inspector

Answer 15

B) the employer and employees

Question 16

when a work site hazard assessment identifies that workers are required to wear PPE what is your employer’s responsibility?

A) ensure all workers are informed about the need to wear PPE.
B) ensure all workers properly use and wear the required PPE.
C) Put up posters indicating a hazard assessment had identified that PPE is required
D) ensure all workers are provided with funding to purchase required PPE

Answer 16

B) ensure all workers properly use and wear the required PPE.

Question 17

what is an employee responsibility with regard to the use of PPE?

A) to inspect your PPE once a month
B) to modify poor fitting PPE so it fits properly
C) to inspect your PPE prior to each use
D) to wear your PPE only when you sense an accident to happen

Answer 17

C) to inspect your PPE prior to each use

Question 18

industrial protective headwear must comply with what standard?
A) ULC
B) PPE
C) WCB
D) CSA

Answer 18

D) CSA

Question 19

what is NOT an obligation your employer assumes when hazards assessment indicates the need for PPE?

A) to post duty to use personal protective equipment sign at all entrances to the work site
B) to ensure employees are trained in the use, care, limitations and maintenance of their PPE
C) to ensure workers properly use and wear PPE
D) to ensure the PPE is in a condition to perform the function intended

Answer 19

A) to post duty to use personal protective equipment sign at all entrances to the work site

Question 20

what is a characteristic of protective footwear with yellow triangle on the outer side or tongue of the right shoe?

A) sole puncture protection and grade 2 protection toe (will withstand impact up to 90 joules)
B) soles that provide electrical shock protection and a grade 2 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 90 joules)
C) sole puncture protection and grade 1 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 125 joules)
D) soles that provide electrical shock protection and grade 1 protective to (will withstand impact up to 125 joules)

Answer 20

A) sole puncture protection and grade 2 protection toe (will withstand impact up to 90 joules)

Question 21

in what situation is your employer obligated to provide you with proper PPE according the OHS code?

A) when required PPE must be replaced more frequently than once a year
B) when required PPE must be replaced more frequently than once every 2 years
C) when workers are exposed to respiratory hazard or excessive noise levels
D) when workers are exposed to respiratory hazards only

Answer 21

C) when workers are exposed to respiratory hazard or excessive noise levels

Question 22

What standard must a full body harness meet if manufactured on or after July 1, 2009?

A) WCB
B) ULC
C) PPE
D) CSA

Answer 22

D) CSA

Question 23

How often must you inspect your fall arrest equipment?

A) before use on the first shift of the week
B) before use on the first shift of the month
C) before use on each shift
D) only after equipment has been used to protect you from a fall

Answer 23

C) before use on each shift

Question 24

what is the minimum distance a ladder must protrude above the intended landing point?

A) 0.3 m (1ft)
B) 1m (3ft)
C) 1/4 the length of the ladder
D) 1/4 the distance of the base of the ladder from the base of the wall or structure

Answer 24

B) 1m (3ft)

Question 25

The safety factor for scaffold must be designed and constructed to support at least:

A) three (3) times the load that may be imposed on it.
B) four (4) times the load that may be imposed on it.
C) five (5) times the load that may be imposed on it.
D) six (6) times the load that may be imposed on it.

Answer 25

B) four (4) times the load that may be imposed on it.

Question 26

at what height must an employer have a guardrail erected for temporary work area?

A) 2.4 m (8ft)
B) 3.0 m (10ft)
C) 3.7 m (12ft)
D) 4.2 m (14ft)

Answer 26

B) 3.0 m (10ft)

Question 27

when conducting a hazard assessment related to lifting and handling a load, your employer must consider the:

A) weight, size and shape of the load.
B) cost of renting moving equipment
C) insured value of the load to be moved
D) number of people required to move load

Answer 27

A) weight, size and shape of the load.

Question 28

what is NOT an example of recommended lifting technique?

A) avoid awkward postures.
B) lift load smoothly.
C) lift no higher than eye level
D) begin lifting at knee level.

Answer 28

C) lift no higher than eye level

Question 29

What is the goal of proper lifting technique?

A) to constantly practice lifting to become more skilled.
B) to increase lifting efficiency and capacity factor
C) to increase the number of lifts performed per day
D) to eliminate loading stresses on the soft tissue of your lower back

Answer 29

D) to eliminate loading stresses on the soft tissue of your lower back

Question 30

how is safe working load (SWL) defined?

A) breaking strength divided by the safety factor
B) safety factor divided by the breaking strength
C) the ultimate tensile strength (UTS)
D) the safest way to move and lower a load

Answer 30

A) breaking strength divided by the safety factor

Question 31

what does the term shock loading mean when applied to rigging equipment?

A) a stray spark from a work operation occurs when the sling has load applied to it.
B) the sling is exposed to stress by having the load suddenly started or stopped.
C) the sling comes into contact with an electrical conductor when the sling is loaded.
D) the sling is used as an electrical conductor to connect to a load sensor in the lifting equipment

Answer 31

B) the sling is exposed to stress by having the load suddenly started or stopped.

Question 32

what rigging factor of safety is to be used when lifting and transporting workers?

A) 2:1
B) 5:1
C) 10:1
D) 20:1

Answer 32

C) 10:1

Question 33

how often must rigging be inspected?

A) when first put into service and every 3 months after that
B) at the beginning of each work shift
C) at the beginning of the first shift of the month
D) at the beginning of the first shift of the week

Answer 33

B) at the beginning of each work shift

Question 34

what is the recommended sling angle when rigging a load?

A) the sling angle must never be greater than 45
B) the sling angle must never be less than 45
C) the sling angle must ever never be greater than 60
D) the sling angle must never be less than 60

Answer 34

D) the sling angle must never be less than 60

Question 35

who is responsible for providing workers with WHMIS training?

A) the supplier of controlled products.
B) a training institute or provider.
C) the employee must obtain their own training.
D) the employer must provide the training.

Answer 35

D) the employer must provide the training.

Question 36

employers are responsible to:

A) provide a MSDS for each controlled product used in the workplace.
B) inform all workers about chemical hazards at the work site.
C) train workers about labels, MSDS and other identifiers.
D) all of the above.

Answer 36

D) all of the above.

Question 37

Suppliers of controller products are responsible to:

A) train employees to safety dispose of controlled products.
B) provide MSDS for controlled product they sell or import.
C) provide extra labels for employees to use when transferring controlled products from the original container.
D) visit work sites to ensure controlled products are labelled properly.

Answer 37

B) provide MSDS for controlled product they sell or import.

Question 38

employees are responsible to:

A) classify controlled products.
B) train other employees about WHMIS.
C) apply workplace labels where and when required.
D) ensure MSDS are readily available

Answer 38

C) apply workplace labels where and when required.

Question 39

the key elements of WHMIS are:

A) employee education, MSDS and product labelling.
B) hazard products act, OHS and MSDS
C) employee labelling, MSDS and employer training.
D) product labeling, OHS and controlled products regulation

Answer 39

A) employee education, MSDS and product labelling.

Question 40

the goal of WHMIS is to:

A) ensure workers have containers for controlled products
B) ensure suppliers of controlled products provide training for all employees
C) protect the worker by providing information on hazardous materials
D) ensure that requirements for information on hazardous materials are unique to the requirements of each province

Answer 40

C) protect the worker by providing information on hazardous materials

Question 41

an MSDS must be provided for each controlled product because they:

A) provide only the essential information from the label and are easier to read in an emergency
B) contain the generic products names and are easier to locate and read than the labels on the containers
C) are only for employer’s use when an emergency arise and they can be retrieved from a secure location
D) provide more detailed information than can be provided on a label.

Answer 41

D) provide more detailed information than can be provided on a label.

Question 42

the supplier label is attached to the:

A) container in which the products is shipped.
B) container in which the product is stored .
C) worksite near where the product is used.
D) invoice when the product is delivered.

Answer 42

A) container in which the products is shipped.

Question 43

what section of the MSDS would include information on personal protective equipment?

A) section 4 - fire explosion data
B) section 5 - reactivity data
C) section 6 - toxological properties
D) section 7 - preventative measures

Answer 43

D) section 7 - preventative measures

Question 44

what is an example of an engineering device used to protect workers from airborne contact with hazardous materials?

A) employer safety responsibilities
B) MSDS
C) ventilation system
D) supplier label

Answer 44

C) ventilation system

Question 45

how do you identify a portable gasoline container that is approved for use? it:

A) is approved under the Alberta occupational health and safety code.
B) is approved by the Alberta hazardous materials control regulation.
C) has a MSDS label affixed to the outside of the container
D) is approved by either one or both of the ULC or CSA.

Answer 45

D) is approved by either one or both of the ULC or CSA.

Question 46

ventilation system requirements for the work site are found in the:

A) provincial and national building codes.
B) Alberta occupational health ad safety code
C) WCB worker handbook
D) Alberta construction safety association

Answer 46

B) Alberta occupational health ad safety code

Question 47

before entering a confined workspace you should:

A) assemble all necessary tools and equipment to ensure easy while working in the confined space.
B) contact your employer to obtain information on dangerous gases present in the confined workspace.
C) discuss your work plan with other workers who may have worked in a similar confined space.
D) use a gas detector to determine whether the area contains any dangerous fumes or gases

Answer 47

D) use a gas detector to determine whether the area contains any dangerous fumes or gases

Question 48

what type of fire extinguisher is versatile in fighting different types or fires?

A) regular dry chemical
B) purple K dry chemical
C) multi-purpose dry chemical
D) dry powder

Answer 48

C) multi-purpose dry chemical

Question 49

when should you not fight a fire for personal safety reasons? when:

A) you are wearing fire retardant clothing (FRC)
B) the fire could block your escape route
C) the fire extinguisher does not have an inspection certificate
D) you have not activated the fire alarm

Answer 49

B) the fire could block your escape route

Question 50

what are the four steps of proper portable fir extinguisher use?

A) pull the pin. arm the extinguisher. squeeze the handle. touch the surface after the fire is out.
B) pull the pin. aim the extinguisher. sweep the extinguisher. touch the surface after fire is out
C) pick the extinguisher. arm the extinguisher. squeeze the handle. sweep the extinguisher from side to side
D) pull the pin. aim the extinguisher. squeeze the handle. sweep the extinguisher from side to side.

Answer 50

D) pull the pin. aim the extinguisher. squeeze the handle. sweep the extinguisher from side to side.

Question 51

which of the following portable fire extinguisher should be used to fight a small fire burning in a pile of discarded oily rags?

A) class A only
B) classes A,B and C
C) class C only 
D) class D and K

Answer 51

B) classes A,B and C

Question 52

A class C fire involves:

A) electrical equipment.
B) combustible metals.
C) flammable liquids.
D) household combustibles.

Answer 52

A) electrical equipment.

Question 53

permanent eye damage in the form of cataracts or retinal damage may result from over exposure to which harmful light ray?

A) visible
B) infrared
C) ultraviolet
D) reflected

Answer 53

B) infrared

Question 54

which type of radiant energy can cause welding flash?

A) visible light
B) infrared light
C) ultraviolet light
D) gamma rays

Answer 54

C) ultraviolet light

Question 55

what must be done where the general public is exposed to harmful welding rays?

A) put up proper screens and waring signs
B) let people lookout for themselves
C) weld only when no one is around
D) avoid the use of long arc length

Answer 55

A) put up proper screens and waring signs

Question 56

what should you to immediately if you receive a major contact burn?

A) rub the affected area with antibiotic cream.
B) seek professional medical attention
C) cool the burned area by immersing in cool, still water.
D) place the burned area under a fast-running warm water tap.

Answer 56

C) cool the burned area by immersing in cool, still water.

Question 57

one of the most common workshop hazards is:

A) heavy weights
B) high noise levels
C) other workers
D) poisonous gases

Answer 57

B) high noise levels

Question 58

hearing protection should be worm when the noise level is above:

A) 65 decibels
B) 85 decibels
C) 115 decibels
D) 135 decibels

Answer 58

B) 85 decibels

Question 59

what type of eye protection is recommended for grinding operation?

A) full-face visor and safety glasses
B) side shields
C) weilding goggles
D) photoelectric welding helmet

Answer 59

A) full-face visor and safety glasses

Question 60

what shade of filter plate is recommended for medium amperage GMAW operations?

A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12 or over

Answer 60

C) 11

Question 61

which type of material offers the best protection against sparks and molten slag?

A) leather
B) wool
C) nylon
D) cotton

Answer 61

A) leather

Question 62

what gloves are recommended for oxyfuel cutting?

A) hard twist cotton
B) silicon-treated nylon
C) dry-tanned leather gauntlet style
D) oil-treated cowhide with external cotton stitching

Answer 62

C) dry-tanned leather gauntlet style

Question 63

why is a fit test important when using a respirator?

A) so more than one worker can use it
B) so you look professional on the job
C) to prevent inward leaks of contaminated air
D) ultraviolet radiation from the welding arc.

Answer 63

C) to prevent inward leaks of contaminated air

Question 64

poisonous phosgene gas can be created by vapours of chlorinated hydrocarbon degreasers when the vapours are acted upon by:

A) local or general ventilation
B) high concentrations of visible light
C) heavy volumes of fumes
D) ultraviolet radiation from the welding arc

Answer 64

D) ultraviolet radiation from the welding arc

Question 65

which type of respirator uses filters and cannot be safely used in oxygen-deficient atmospheres?

A) air-purifying
B) airline
C) self-contained breathing apparatus
D) emergency escape breathing apparatus

Answer 65

A) air-purifying

Question 66

which metal, when heated or welded, can produce metal fume fever if the fumes are inhaled?

A) aluminum
B) zinc
C) chromium
D) cobalt

Answer 66

B) zinc

Question 67

when oxygen reacts with ultraviolet light from welding, the gas produced is:

A) phosphine
B) nitrogen dioxide
C) ozone
D) carbon monoxide

Answer 67

C) ozone

Question 68

when welding on metals plated with cadmium:

A) use a fully deoxidized filler metal to avoid porosity.
B) consult MSDS for safety procedures to follow
C) general mechanical ventilation is adequate provided there are four complete air changes per hour.
D) a dust filter mask should be worn.

Answer 68

B) consult MSDS for safety procedures to follow

Question 69

hydrogen sulphide gas (h2s) found in oil and gas wells in concentrations as low as 0.07% (700 ppm) may cause:

A) an uncomfortable rotten-egg smell
B) unconsciousness and death
C) an explosion
D) burning of the eyes and throat

Answer 69

B) unconsciousness and death

Question 70

the first line of defence against welding fumes and gases is:

A) a supplied air respirator
B) source extraction equipment
C) to complete all welding during the first half of your work shift.
D) to weld outside

Answer 70

D) to weld outside

Question 71

what device breaks the current flow while still at low level to protect people from electrical shock?

A) heavy duty circuit breaker (HDCB)
B) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
C) heavy duty electrode holder (HDEH)
D) transformer rectifier silicon diode (TRSD)

Answer 71

B) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

Question 72

A vessel that has contained a flammable substance can be made safe for welding by:

A) steaming thoroughly and welding while hot and still full of steam.
B) steaming well, then allowing the vessel to cool and dry out
C) sealing all vents tightly to prevent atmospheric air from getting inside
D) using a hot water flush, followed by cold water and drying out period

Answer 72

A) steaming thoroughly and welding while hot and still full of steam.

Question 73

when working in confined spaces, it is recommended that cutting torches be ignited and extinguished:

A) outside the confined space
B) inside the confined space
C) near the confined space
D) wherever it is most convenient

Answer 73

A) outside the confined space

Question 74

before entering a vessel to make repairs, you should insist on testing the vessel for:

A) leaks in the vessel and piping system
B) fumes and oxygen deficiency
C) corrosion or erosion tolerances
D) blockages in ventilation systems

Answer 74

B) fumes and oxygen deficiency

Question 75

where a worker is authorized to enter a confined space, it must be verified that the oxygen content is:

A) 7% -1 2% by volume
B)2psi - 12 psi
C) 19.5% - 23% by volume
D) 24% - 29% by volume

Answer 75

C) 19.5% - 23% by volume

Question 76

the base of an inclined ladder shall be no further away from the base of a wall than:

A) one metre out for every two metres of vertical height
B) one half the total length of the ladder
C) one quarter of the vertical height from the base of the ladder to where the ladder contacts the wall.
D) one third of the vertical height of the supporting wall

Answer 76

C) one quarter of the vertical height from the base of the ladder to where the ladder contacts the wall.

Question 77

the employer shall ensure that cylinders containing acetylene are:

A) secured in a vertical position
B) identified using a designated colour code
C) leak tested at least once every two years
D) equipped with fusible plugs on the top and bottom of the cylinder

Answer 77

A) secured in a vertical position

Question 78

a worker shall not work or position himself under a raised vehicle or trailer unless it is supported by:

A) stands or blocks
B) a jack with locking pins
C) hydraulic jacks that do not leak
D) an empty steel barrel on a cross member

Answer 78

A) stands or blocks

Question 79

a load on a scaffold must not exceed what percent of the designed load for the is supported by:

A) 50%
B) 35%
C) 25%
D) 20%

Answer 79

C) 25%

Question 80

a tool rest on a fixed grinder must be:

A) adjusted when the grinder is in motion
B) set to a minimum 6 mm (1/4’’) from the wheel
C) positioned for grinding on the side of the wheel
D) set to a maximum of 3 mm (1/8’’) from the face of the wheel

Answer 80

D) set to a maximum of 3 mm (1/8’’) from the face of the wheel

Question 81

who is responsible for the personal safety of everyone in the shop?

A) shop foreman
B) plant superintendent
C) individual worker
D) Alberta occupational health & safety

Answer 81

C) individual worker