Welding
Why do we wear welding gloves?
Protection from burns, electrical shock, and radiation
What type of shoes do you need to have in the shop?
Closed toed
How many different types of fires are there?
5
Describe one safety precaution you should take when handling welding gases?
Many answers
What is the correct way to lift heavy objects to avoid injury?
Use your legs to lift, not your back, keep the object close to your body, and avoid twisting while lifting.
It is safe to weld in a confined space without adequate ventilation? Why?
No
What do we put on first and take off last? Why?
Safety glasses
What is a class A fire?
a fire that involves ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics
How should gas cylinders be transported?
Standing up right and secured down.
What does a oxygen do when it is mixed with a flammable gas?
cause other materials that burn to ignite more easily and to burn far more rapidly
What does SMAW stand for? What is the common term used for this type of welding?
Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Stick
Why do we wear welding gloves?
Protection from burns, electrical shock, and radiation
What is a class b fire?
a fire that involves flammable liquids or gases, such as gasoline, oil, grease, and alcohol
How should gas cylinders be stored?
Flammable gases should be atleast 20 feet apart from nonflammable gases in a secure location chained to the wall.
Should you disconnect power tools from their power source before making adjustments or changing accessories? Why?
Yes
What does GMAW stand for? What is it commonly referred to as?
Gas Metal Arc Welding, MIG, Wire Welding
How many different types of colors are there for safety? What are they?
5. Green, Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow
a fire that is fueled by electrical equipment such as appliances, wiring, and circuit breakers
Name the flammable gases we will use in the shop
Acetylene, Propane
What pressure should your oxygen line be set to on the cutting torch?
25
When can you change your amps on a welder?
List proper PPE for cutting or welding
Safety glasses, long sleeve 100% cotton, jeans, closed toes shoes, welding gloves, welding hood, long hair tied back, no baggy clothing, no jewelry
What is a class D fire?
it consists of combustible metals like magnesium, aluminum, titanium, etc
Name the non-flammable gases we will use in the shop
Oxygen, Argon, 75% Argon 25% Oxygen
What pressure should your acetylene line be set to on the cutting torch?
5