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Self-Check Safety Quiz 39

Welding Tools and Equipment

Directions: Study safety sheet 5-26 from the Safety Guidebook for Carpentry & Building Construction, ISBN 0-07-825352-7. Then choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1.
To prepare yourself for welding operations you should
A)get someone to watch you.
B)wear eye, face, hand, and breathing protection.
C)keep rags nearby for wiping down the tool.
D)learn first aid.
2.
Adequate ventilation is very important because
A)you need an adequate supply of air.
B)welding materials have an mild odor.
C)welding materials may give off toxic fumes.
D)the air gets stale and doesn't move.
3.
If the material has a flammable coating, you should
A)strip the coating.
B)get a new material.
C)use screws or bolts instead of a weld.
D)call the manufacturer.
4.
To equip the work area against safety hazards, you should have
A)a larger bench.
B)an extra set of attachments.
C)different materials.
D)a fire extinguisher.
5.
You notice a defect in one of the hoses. You should
A)set it in the storage area.
B)report it to your supervisor.
C)ask your buddy about it.
D)clear the workbench.
6.
You should never open an acetylene cylinder valve more than
A)enough to release the gas.
B)three-fourths of a turn.
C)one turn.
D)one and one-half turns.
7.
When stopping gas welding tasks for lunch, you should
A)put your tools away.
B)open the doors for ventilation.
C)shut off valves and gas supplies.
D)put the welding tool out of sight.
8.
To protect yourself from UV radiation when arc welding, you should wear
A)a welding apron and gloves.
B)a welding helmet and hand shields.
C)nonflammable clothing.
D)UV cream on your skin.
9.
When arc welding, use holders that are
A)properly rated for the electrodes.
B)comfortable and fit in your hands.
C)designed for easy welds.
D)made to hold other attachments.
10.
You are using an arc welder and have to leave the work area. What should you do?
A)Put up a danger sign.
B)Clean up for the day.
C)Get someone to watch the equipment.
D)Shut off power to the equipment.
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