Shop Safety
Oxy-Gas Cutting
Welding
Talking Texas
All About Alvarado
100

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment

100

Never open the ______ valve more than 1/2 a turn.

Acetylene

100

In what war was welding first used?

World War I

100

Texas’ name comes from a Caddo Indian word, “teycha,” which translates to...

Friends

100

What is the oldest city in Johson County?

Alvarado

200

What are worn in the shop at all times?

Safety glasses

200

How far should the oxygen cylinder valve be opened when oxy-acetylene cutting?

All the way

200

What process of fusing two pieces of metal did welding replace?

Riveting 

200

Texas is the USA's _____ largest state.

Second

200

Alvarado was named after a town in what country?

Mexico

300

A clean shop will prevent most what?

Fires

300

What is the recommended shade setting for eye protection when oxy-gas cutting?

3-5

300

What setting should you never adjust while welding?

Amperage

300

What famous soda was invented in Texas?

Dr. Pepper

300

Who is the mayor of Alvarado?

Jacob Wheat

400

What are the last five minutes of class for?

Clean up

400

What kind of gas is used for oxy-gas cutting when working underwater? 

MAPP

400

What do the letters T.I.G. stand for?

Tungsten Inert Gas

400

Of the top 10 largest cities in the US, how many can be found in Texas?

3

400

What is a spooky attraction in Alvarado?

Haunted Mead Manor

500

What class of fire extinguisher would you use to put out a wood fire?

Class A

500

How often should you oil an oxy-gas regulator?

Never!

500

What is the welding rod (SMAW) replaced with when MIG (GMAW) welding?

Compressed gas and consumable wire

500

The world's first rodeo was held in what town in Texas?

Pecos

500

A finalist from what popular singing competition TV series was born in Alvarado?

The Voice

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