Welding Safety Flashcards
There are eight personal factors that may cause or contribute to accidents.
Stress Illness Fatigue Lack of Job Knowledge Age Lack of Wisdom Poor Attitude Drugs
There are three physical factors responsible for or involved in shop accidents.
Equipment Failure
Time of Day
HouseKeeping
What are the three most important factors in safety on the job?
- Staying healthy in mind and body
- Becoming well-trained in the required job or task and its possible hazards involved
- having a good attitude toward safety rules, equipment, and training on the job.
What is the responsibility and mandate of the US government agency OSHA
Oversees safety regulations in the workplace
Electric shock and kill, what are some of the factors to consider.
Wetness
Welder in or on workpiece
Confined space
Electrode holder and cable insualtion
Fumes and gases can be dangerous, what are some factors to consider?
Confined space
Positioning of welders head
Lack of general ventilation
Electrode types, chromium, manganese, etc.
Base metal coatings, galvanized, paint, etc.
Arc Rays can burn eyes and skin. What process has the most severe arc rays?
Gas-Shielded
When dealing with a confined space what are some factors to consider?
Metal enclosure Wetness Restricted entry Heavier than air gases Welder inside or on workpiece
General work area hazards and factors to consider
Cluttered work area
Electrical equipment
Engine-driven equipment
Gas cylinders
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) list at least eight items of PPE
safety glasses hearing protection welding hood welding gloves Work boots Jeans Work shirt Any safety equipment (safety harness) etc.
Why do you not want to wear synthetic type of clothing when welding
When synthetic clothing catches on fire it will melt and stick to the skin causing severe burns.
Welding gloves are worn to protect against what types of injuries?
Arc radiation
Flames
Sparks
Hot flames or sharp metal
Housekeeping is one of the most important factors in shop safety, what does this really mean?
The floors, workbenches, equipment should be kept clean of dirt, scrap metal, gtrease, oil, DRINK BOTTLES, and anything that is not essential to the job at hand.
Combustibles, should be kept clear of (what?) and where should it be stored
must be kept clear of all areas where sparks or hot metal may fly. examples of combustibles would be wood, cardboard, paper, rags, flammable liquids, hair :)
etc.
True or False
Shops should normally have high ceilings for greater air volume and should have a well-designed ventilation system to provide an adequate volume of air-movement
TRUE
If your work area has hazards or obstacles what should be done so workers are fully aware of them?
These should be well marked by signs, fences, or barriers for temporary hazards, if you have permanent hazards they should be marked by wide yellow and black stripes to create high visibility
What information does a SDS supply
A SDS is a document that provides crucial information about a chemical or substance used in the workplace
Who prepares an SDS?
The manufacturer of the chemical or product
What standard must a SDS meet?
Must meet the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
What information does a SDS supply about the chemical or product that it is written up for?
The SDS will clearly explain the product identity, a listing of all hazardous ingredients and chemicals in the product, physical data, reactivity data, health hazard data, fire and explosion data, precautions for safe handling, as well as known health effects, symptoms, first aid treatment for exposure.
