Welding Safety Flashcards
Permanent eye damage in the form of cataracts or retinal damage may result from over exposure to which of the harmful light ray? A) visible B) infrared C) ultraviolet D) reflected
B) infrared
What type of radiant energy can cause welding flash? A) Visible light B) infrared light C) ultraviolet light D) gamma rays
C) ultraviolet light
What must be done when the general public is exposed to harmful welding rays?
A) put up proper screens and warning signs
B) let people look out for themselves
C) Weld only when no one is around
D) avoid the use of a long arc length
A) put up proper screens and warning signs
What should you do 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 and cool still water
D) place the burned area under a fast running warm water tap
C) cool the burned area by immersing and cool still water
One of the most common workshop hazards is: A) heavy weights B) high noise levels C) other workers D) poisonous gases
B) high noise levels
Hearing protection should be worn when the noise level is above: A) 65 dB B) 85 dB C) 115 dB D) 135 dB
B) 85 dB
What type of eye protection is recommended for grinding operation? A) Full face visor and safety glasses B) Side shields C) welding goggles D) Photo electric welding helmet
A) Full face visor and safety glasses
What shade of filter plate is recommended for medium amperage GMAW operations A)9 B)10 C)11 D)12 or over
C)11
What type of material offers the best protection against sparks and molten slag? A) leather B) wool C) nylon D) Cotton
A) leather
What gloves are recommended for oxy fuel cutting?
A) hard twist cotton
B) silicon treated nylon
C) dry tanned leather gauntlet style
D) Oil treated cowhide with external cotton stitching
C) dry tanned leather gauntlet style
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) so you do not have to shave every day
C) to prevent inward leaks of contaminated air
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
D) ultraviolet radiation from the welding arc
What type of respirators use filters and cannot be safely used in oxygen deficient atmosphere? A) Air purifying B) Airline C) self-contained breathing apparatus D) emergency escape breathing apparatus
A) Air purifying
Which metal when heated or welded will cause metal fume fever if the fumes are inhaled?
A) aluminum
B) zinc
C) chromium
D) cobalt
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B) zinc
When oxygen reacts with ultraviolet light from welding the gas produced is: A) phosphine B) nitrogen dioxide C) Ozone D) carbon monoxide
C) Ozone