Plasma Cutting Safety

Why should clothes made with synthetic materials (dry fit types and polyester blends) never be worn when operating the plasma arc cutter?

• They are too expensive

• They create an electrical shock hazard

• They are highly flammable

The minimum shaded lens that should be used for plasma arc cutting is

• 5

• 7

• 10

The amount of smoke created when plasma arc cutting is __

• about like oxy-fuel gas cutting

• abundant and needs to be ventilated well.

• light and dissipates quickly

Which one of the following metals does not give off a toxic fume when being cut?

• Mild carbon steel

• Copper

• Stainless steel

Avoid using the plasma arc cutter in ______.

• Outside locations

• interior locations

• areas near combustible materials

Do not use the plasma cutter directly on or within 2 feet from the surface of a concrete floor because _____

• The smoke is poisonous

• Increased electrocution risk

• The concrete will get damaged

What is the minimum PPE that should be worn when operating a plasma arc cutter for a short duration of time?

• Shaded lens #5 and welding gloves

• Shaded lens #10, hearing protection and welding gloves

• Shaded lens#4, hearing protection, gloves and respirator

What is the minimum PPE that should worn when operating the Plasma cutter for long durations of time?

• Shaded lens #5 and welding gloves

• Shaded lens #5, hearing protection and gloves

• Shaded lens #5, hearing protection, welding gloves, respirator

There is a risk of electrical shock while using the plasma cutter because of____?

• The high voltage and amperage that is present

• The higher arc temperatures

• the plasma gases used in the cutting process

What approximate air pressure must be present to activate most hand held plasma cutters?

• 50 psi

• 60 psi

• 70 psi