SAFETY
_____________ : an unexpected undesired events.
Accident
Paint, Oil, chemicals are the example of what hazard?
Fire Hazards
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Who's responsibility to keep the shop clean and clear of hazards both during and after class?
Welders (students)
Ms. R and Mr. J will do the final check.
Why are safety rules important in a welding shop?
To prevent injuries, accidents, and damage to equipment.
what hazard is produced when welding materials are heated and can be harmful if inhaled?
Welding fumes/Toxic fumes/Fumes
What type of eye protection should be worn when working in a welding shop?
Safety glasses with appropriate side protection
True or False: Combustibles such as woods, rags, and paper can be kept near the welding areas as long as the welder is careful.
FALSE! Combustible and flammable materials must be kept clear of areas where sparks may fly to reduce the risk of fire!
Give 1 Physical Factors that could influence an unsafe environment:
Equipment failure, Time of Day, Housekeeping
True or False: Acetylene should never be used at a working pressure (gauge) above 20 psig.
False! Acetylene should never be used at a working pressure (gauge) above 15 psig!!!
________________ are a must to stop arc burn, general sparks and hot metal from hitting your skin.
Gauntlet leather gloves
What should you do if you are unsure whether a welding procedure is safe?
Stop and ask the teacher/supervisor for guidance.
Give 4 things that could hurt you in the welding shop.
Heat, Sparks, Arc rays, fumes, radiation, High voltage, hot metal, gas cylinders, moving vehicles, hazardous machinery, moving over head cranes and loads
Electrical hazard
True or False: Wearing cotton clothing (jeans), long sleeve t that completely cover arms or coveralls are great!
TRUE
True or False: PPE is the only way to precent injuries in a welding shop.
FALSE! Safe procedures, hazard control, proper equipment, housekeeping and PPE all work together!!!
Stress, Illness, Fatigue, Lack of Job Knowledge, Age, Lack of Wisdom, Poor Attitude, Drugs
Besides of electrical hazards, fire hazards, ventilation and toxic fumes. Provide 2 more examples of hazards that can occur in the shop.
- Machinery, Hand, & Power Tool Hazards
- High Pressure Cylinders & Flammable Gas Hazards
- Fire Hazards while Welding or Cutting
-Oxyfuel Gas Welding and Cutting
True or False: Appropriate eye wear, and shields are not a must while welding, and/or watching someone weld.
FALSE!! Appropriate eye wear and shields are a MUST while welding, and/or watching someone weld.
Scenario: A student has safety glasses, gloves, and a welding helmet but notices a damaged welding cable before starting on their stick welding. Should they weld? Why or why not?
NO. They should not use damaged equipment. They should stop and report the damaged cable to the teacher/supervisor so it can be properly addressed.