Welding Shop Safety
Should be worn while grinding to protect your face.
What is a face shield?
Should always check your work area for this prior to any hot work
What is flammable debris
Always check wires before using a tool for this.
What are exposed wires / cuts / burns
Protects your eyes at all times
What are safety glasses
If welding near others what should you put up to help block the arc light?
What is a shield / screen
This should be maintained through out the day to lower potential risks/hazards
What is house keeping?
Should always be inspected once per month.
What is a fire extinguisher
This is the most common injury from an electrical shock
what is a burn
Reduces sound to prevent hearing loss
what are ear plugs
Where should you run wires and hoses when setting up your work zone.
Overhead or in an appropriate floor wire cover
Safety glasses , ear plugs , and steel toe boots
What is PPE that should always be worn on shop floor.
If you catch fire what should you do?
Stop , drop , and roll
What appliance causes 3600 house fires per year?
What is a toaster
When grinding what types of gloves should be worn?
What are leather gloves
When working with hot work make sure to be how far from flammable items?
35 feet
UV light , toxic fumes , electrical shock , and flying debris
What are potential welding hazards?
What 3 elements are needed to start a fire?
Oxygen , fuel , and heat.
How often should you test GFCI's?
Monthly ( and after a storm)
What is all the PPE you should be wearing when gringing?
Ear plugs , Steel toe boots , safety glasses / goggles , face sheild , Leather gloves , proper fire retardant clothing
What should be done to protect near by equipment when welding?
Cover them with fire retardant coverings
This increases when your wet/damp.
What is electrical shock
What does P.A.S.S stand for
Pull Aim Squeeze Swipe
IF someone is being electrocuted should you unplug the item they are using or hit the emergency stop / turn off main breaker?
Emergency stop / main breaker. you yourself could be electrocuted by the time as well if you try to touch it
When working with heights what PPE should be worn?
A safety harness
Make sure you do a _____ before and during your work day.
JHA. Always check for hazards and keep area clean