Welding Questions

1. The key to preventing accidents in a welding shop is for each person to take
responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others on the job.
2. The welder is the only one responsible for his or her own safety.
3. 1st Degree Burn: occurs when the surface of the skin is reddish in color, tender, and
painful and there is no involvement of broken skin. This occurs at around 130 degrees.
2nd Degree Burn: occur when the surface of the skin is severely damaged, resulting in the
formation of blisters and possible breaks in the skin. This occurs at temperatures higher
than 130 degrees. 3rd Degree Burn: occurs when the surface of the skin and possibly the
tissue below the skin appear white or charred. This occurs at around 480 degrees.
4. To Treat Burns: 1st degree burns should be put under cold water until the pain decreases.
Then cover the area with a sterile bandage. 2nd degree burns should should immediately
put under cold water until the pain decreases. Gently pat the area dry with a clean towel
and cover the are with a clean cloth or bandage. Seek medical attention. For 3rd degree
burns, do not remove any clothes that are stuck to the burn. Do not put cold water or ice
on the burn. If the victim is on fire, smother the flames with a blanket, rug or jacket.
Place a cool cloth on the burned area, then cover the burned area with thick, sterile,
nonfluffy dressings. Call for an ambulance immediately.
5. The three types of light present in welding are ultraviolet, infrared, and visible.
6. Ultraviolet light waves are the most dangerous and is very intense, but invisible to the
eye.
7. The recommended gear such as heavy clothing and helmet are important to reducing the
dangers of reflected light.
8. Ultraviolet light can injure either the white of the eye or the retina, which is the back of
the eye.
9. The burn that can occur in a fraction of a second is a flash burn.
10. It is important to seek medical attention when burned because burns in the eye can cause
infection and it is impossible to tell whether there is something in your eye without a
doctor.
11. The best fabric is 100% wool, but 100% cotton is also a good choice.
12. Shirts must be long sleeved and must have a high buttoned collar. They must be long
enough to tuck in to your pants and must have flaps over the pockets or no pockets. Pants
must have legs long enough to cover the tops of the boots and must be without cuffs.
Boots must be high tops and must have steel toes and must have smooth tops. Caps
should be thick enough to prevent sparks from hitting you.
13. Lighters and matches can easily catch fire or explode if they are subjected to the heat and
sparks of welding.
14. All-leather gauntlet type gloves should be worn to protect your hands. Full leather jackets
and capes will protect a welder’s shoulders, arms, and chest. Aprons can protect the
 welder’s lap. A full or half sleeve can protect arms. Leather pants and spats should be
worn to protect the welder’s legs and feet.
15. Wearing eye protection at all times will prevent UV burns.
16. Ear protection is important to prevent hearing loss and burns.
17. Ear muffs and ear plugs work to protect the ears while welding.
18. Respirator training should include the proper use of respirators, including techniques for
putting them on and removing them, schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing,
inspecting, repairing, discarding, and performing other aspects of maintenance of the
respiratory equipment. Selection of the proper respirators for use in the workplace and
any equipment limitations. Procedures for testing the proper fitting of respirators, and the
proper use of respirators in both routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations.
Regular evaluation of the effectiveness of the program.
19. Air-purifying respirators have an air-purifying filter, cartridge, or canister that removes
specific air contaminants by passing ambient air through the air-purifying equipment.
Demand respirators are atmospheric-supplying respirators that admit breathing air to the
facepiece only when a negative pressure is created inside the facepiece by inhalation.
20. Cadmium, zinc, lead, beryllium, mercury, copper, and austenitic manganese give off
dangerous fumes during welding and require forced ventilation.
21. The metal must be cleaned before welding to avoid any chemicals that are on the metal
mixing with welding fumes to create a hazardous product.
22. Areas that have 100,000 cubic feet or more per welder or that have ceilings 16 ft high or
higher may not require forced ventilation unless fumes or smoke begin to collect and
natural ventilation is recommended.
23. Two advantages of recycling scrap metal include being good for the environment and can
generate revenue for your welding shop.
24. Forced ventilation is required in small shops or shops with a large number of welders. It
is also required when welding metals with certain elements.
25. All manufacturers of potentially hazardous materials must provide to the users of their
products detailed information regarding possible hazards resulting from the use of their
products.
26. Fuel gas cylinders must be stored separately. The storage areas must be separated by 20 ft
or by a wall 5-ft high with at least a 30-minute burn rating.
27. Cylinders must be stored with a chain or other device so that they cannot be knocked over
accidentally.
28. If a leak can not be stopped by closing the cylinder valve, then the cylinder should be
moved to an open area or vacant lot. The pressure should then be slowly released after
posting a warning sign.
29. If an acetylene cylinder has been in a horizontal position, then using it right after it is
placed in a vertical position may draw acetone out of the cylinder. Acetone lowers the
flame temperature and can damage the regulator or the torch valve settings.
30. Welding is considered “hot work” by the National Association of Fire Prevention. Hot
work may require a permit from a local fire marshal. During burn bans, performing hot
work without a permit can be a violation of local or state law.
31. Highly combustible materials should be 35.ft or more away from any welding.
32. A fire watch can be provided by any person who knows how to sound the alarm and use a
fire extinguisher.
33. Type A extinguishers are used for combustible solids such as paper, wood, and cloth.
Type B extinguishers are used for combustible liquids, such as oil, gas, and paint thinner.
Type C extinguishers are used for electrical fires like those involving motors, fuse boxes,
and welding machines. Type D extinguishers are used on fires involving combustible
metals, such as zinc, magnesium, and titanium.
34. A routine schedule for planned maintenance of equipment will aid in detecting potential
problems such as leaking coolant, loose wires, poor grounds, frayed insulation, or split
hoses.
35. The work area should be kept uncluttered and swept clean. Collections of steel, welding
electrode stubs, wire, hoses, and cables are difficult to work around and easy to trip over.
36. If a piece of hot metal is going to be left unattended, then write the word hot on it before
leaving. This procedure can also be used to warn people of hot tables, vises, firebricks,
and tools.
37. The mushroomed heads of chisels, punches and the faces of hammers should be ground
off. This is because the head of the tool might shatter on impact into sharp fragments that
are dangerous to any worker in the vicinity.
38. Most electric shocks in the welding industry are a result of accidental contact with bare or
poorly insulated conductors.
39. The factors necessary for a confined space hazard include metal enclosure, wetness,
restricted entry, heavier than air gas, and welder inside or on workpiece.
40. Cables must be used within their current-carrying and duty cycle capacities; otherwise,
they will overheat and breakdown the insulation rapidly.
41. Whren working on the welder, welding leads, electrode holder, torches, wire feeder,
guns, or other parts of the main power supply must be turned off and locked and tagged
to prevent electrocution. Because the electrode holder is energized when changing coated
electrodes, the welder must wear dry gloves.
42. A 12 gauge wire size would be needed for a power tool that has a nameplate amperage of
9 and a cord length of 100 ft.
43. A GFCI is a ground-fault circuit interrupter.
44. When using extension cords, always connect the cord of a portable electric power tool
into the extension cord before the extension cord is connected to the outlet. Always
unplug the extension cord from the receptacle before unplugging the cord of the portable
power tool from the extension cord. Extension cords should be long enough to make
connections without being pulled taut, but should not be extensively long. See that the
extension cord is positioned so that no one trips or stumbles over it. Extension cords that
go through dirt and mud must be cleaned before storing.
45. Do not expose the power tool to water or rain. Do not use a power tool in wet locations.
Keep the work area well-lighted. Avoid chemical or corrosive environments. Use the
right tool for the job. Never use a tool for any purpose other than that for which it was
designed. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation creates dust. Do not overreach when
operating a power tool. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Disconnect the tool
from the power source when they are not in use. Do not use tools with cracked or
damaged housing. Be sure accessories and cutting bits are attached securely to the tool.
Never use a power tool if its safeties or guards have been removed. When operating a
portable power tool, give your full and undivided attention; avoid dangerous distractions.
46. Welding creates an electrical current and water conducts electricity making it possible for
the welder to shock you.
47. Two types of grinders include a portable grinder and a pedestal grinder.
48. The tool rest should be 1/16th inch from the grinding stone face.
49. Metal cutting machines include shears, punches, cut-off machines, and bandsaws. The
advantages of thermal cutting include little to no post-cutting cleanup, wide variety of
materials can be cut, and the metal is not heated.
50. The weight should be distributed evenly between both hands and your legs should be
used to lift, not your back.
51. Look for loose or damaged steps, rungs, rails,braces, and safety feet. Check that the
hardware is tight ( hinges, locks, nuts, bolts, screws and rivets). If you are using a
wooden ladder, check for rot, wood decay, and crack.
52. Tie the ladder in place, do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended weight limit,
climb and ascend the ladder cautiously, never use ladders around live electrical wires,
wear well fitted shoes or boots.