Arc Welding Safety

The PPE which should be worn when operating the are welder is

• Welding gloves and jacket

• Leather boots

• Safety glasses

• Welding helmet

• All of these

When using the arc welder, never adjust the amperage ____

• while the welder is under a load

• without a pair of gloves

• until the metal is warm

• without saying "Cover"

When replacing an electrode be sure to _____.

• Have a good grip

• Wear leather welding gloves

• Never touch the inside of the electrode holder

• All of these are correct

The minimum shade number filter lens for arc welding is?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

The welding area should be kept free of _____.

• grease, fuels and solvents

• paper and trash

• compressed gas bottles

• all of these are correct

Arc welding produces harmful _____.

• Light

• heat

• gas fumes

• all of these are correct

When arc welding, do not use cables that are _____.

• too short

• too long

• cracked cut or frayed

• brand new

Gloves used for arc welding should be _____.

• leather, forearm length gloves

• cotton gloves

• synthetic material gloves

• standard work gloves

When welding, the operator should never lay or stand on __

• concrete floors

• damp ground

• wooden structures

• on metal beams

Saturation of clothing by moisture or excessive sweating increases the risk of ______

• poor weld penetration

• electrical short

• flash burn

• burns and electrocution