PPE
Body protection while welding is best provided by wearing _____.
A. loose-fitting shirts
B. pants with cuffs
C. polyester clothing
D. cotton clothing
D. cotton clothing
The most common type of welding is ____.
A. GTAW
B. SMAW
C. GMAW
D. FCAW
B. SMAW
A confined space is one that _____.
A. has unrestricted means of entry or exit
B. is large enough that a worker can enter and work
C. has a flammable atmosphere
D. is designed for continuous employee occupancy
A. has unrestricted means of entry or exit
The potential for electric shock _____.
A. increases when the skin is damp
B. decreases when the skin is damp
C. decreases when the skin is cut
D. remains the same when the skin is damp
A. increases when the skin is damp
Accidents are more likely for employees in the age group _____.
A. 26 to 45
B. 19 to 25
C. 18 and under
D. 60 and over
C. 18 and under
Youth apprenticeship programs are available that allow students to begin their apprenticeship or craft training ____.
A. in high school
B. in middle school
C. instead of their traditional subjects
D. instead of English classes
A. in high school
Flash burns to the eyes are the result of _____.
A. the burning filler metal
B. ultraviolet (UV) light
C. heat from an arc
D. overexposure to shielding gases
B. ultraviolet (UV) light
Which of the following must be tested FIRST before an employee enters a confined space?
A Oxygen content
B Flammable gases and vapors
C Potential toxic air contaminants
A Oxygen content
The voltage is highest at the electrode when you _____ welding.
A. are not
B. are
A. are not
A hot work permit _____.
A. records unsafe conditions at a job site
B. authorizes the performance of work potentially posing a fire hazard
C. helps the manager keep records of hazardous spaces
D. promotes development of standard fire safety guidelines
B. authorizes the performance of work potentially posing a fire hazard
A competency-based curriculum is one in which ____.
A. all the training is done on the job
B. the focus is on classroom training
C. students must demonstrate knowledge and skills
D. instructors must have four-year degrees
C. students must demonstrate knowledge and skills
Protective coverings worn by welders are usually made of _____.
A. nylon
B. leather
C. kevlar
D. asbestos
B. leather
Entering a permit space can prove fatal for an employee when the oxygen level is ____________.
A Below 19.5 percent
B Above 23.5 percent
C Below 20 percent
D Both a and b*
D Both a and b*
A person's dry skin (resistance of 240,000 ohms) comes in contact with a bare conductor on a faulty 120-volt extension
cord. Is a fatal shock likely?
A. No
B. Yes
A. No
Cutting operations should never be performed without which of these items in the area?
A. A fire watch
B. A bucket of water
C. A fire hose
D. A bucket of sand
A. A fire watch
To make sure a respirator provides proper protection, what must be done each time it is worn?
A. Only a negative fit check must be performed.
B. Positive and negative fit checks must be performed.
C. Only a positive fit check must be performed.
D. The head and neck straps must be tightened as much as possible
B. Positive and negative fit checks must be performed.
Which of the following is a correct statement?
A. The generally recommended lens shade for arc welding ranges from 9–14.
B. The same shade of lens can be used for almost all welding and cutting tasks.
C. It is not necessary to wear other eye protection if you are wearing a welding helmet.
D. Safety glasses with side shields should not be used because they block peripheral vision.
A. The generally recommended lens shade for arc welding ranges from 9–14.
An atmosphere is considered oxygen-deficient when the oxygen level is below ____ percent.
A. 23.5
B. 19.5
C. 21.5
D. 20
B. 19.5
An electrical current that is sufficient to cause death is _____.
A. 1mA
B. 20mA
C. 1A
D. 10mA
C. 1A
A good work area safety practice is _____.
A. using cardboard to control welding/grinding sparks
B. writing HOT on hot metal before leaving it unattended
C. welding over wooden floors
D. welding near an open window
B. writing HOT on hot metal before leaving it unattended
A potentially toxic coating that is used in galvanized metal is _____.
A. chromium
B. zinc
C. barium
D. manganese
B. zinc
The respirator that provides the lowest level of protection is the _____.
A. supplied-air respirator
B. self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
C. fume-removing respirator
D. air-purifying respirator
D. air-purifying respirator
All of the following would fall under the description of a confined space except a(n) _____.
A. pressure vessel
B. storage tank
C. welding shop
D. underground utility vault
C. welding shop
An SDS is a form used to ____.
A. recommend changes to an employer safety program
B. list the contents, hazards, and precautions that pertain to a chemical or material
C. record unsafe conditions that exist at a job site
D. file a worker's compensation claim with an insurance company
B. list the contents, hazards, and precautions that pertain to a chemical or material