Welding Safety
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment, including gloves, helmets, and aprons.
What is a MIG welder?
A Machine that uses a wire feeding process to weld metals.
What is bead stacking?
The technique of laying down multiple weld beads for reinforcement.
Welding Materials
A type of carbon steel with low carbon content, commonly used in welding.
What is flat position?
A welding position where the workpiece lies flat on a surface.
What is a fire watch
A person assigned to monitor the area for fire hazards during welding operations.
What is a TIG welder?
A Machine that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld.
What is stringer bead?
A welding technique that creates a straight weld bead with minimal weaving.
What is mild steel?
A type of carbon steel with low carbon content, commonly used in welding.
What is horizontal position?
A welding position where the weld is made on a horizontal plane.
What should you do before welding?
Inspect equipment, ensure proper ventilation, and remove flammable materials
What is an electrode?
A coated metal rod used in various welding processes.
What is the purpose of a welding joint?
To connect two or more pieces of metal together through welding.
What is aluminum
A lightweight metal that is often welded using TIG or MIG methods.
What is vertical position?
A welding position where the workpiece is vertical.
What are fumes in welding?
Gases released during welding that can be harmful to health.
What is a welding helmet?
A protective gear that shields the eyes and face from UV radiation and sparks.
What is a lap joint?
A joint where two pieces overlap each other and are welded together.
What is flux core wire?
A type of welding wire that contains a flux core for shielding gas.
What is overhead position?
A welding position where the welder works above their head.
What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?
To provide information about the hazards of materials and safe handling procedures.
What is a welding cart?
A mobile platform designed to hold and transport welding equipment.
What is a fillet weld?
A weld that joins two surfaces at a right angle to each other.
What is a welding rod?
A metal rod used in stick welding to create the weld joint.
What is a 3G welding position?
A position that requires welding in both the vertical and overhead positions.