Welding Shop Safety

What is the unit of measurement for expressing the intensity of sound?

• Syllable

• Decibel

• Vibration

• Acoustic

Loose fitting clothing is not acceptable when working in the shop.

• True

• False

Tools with frayed cords are okay to used until the cord is replaced.

• True

• False

What designation appears on the frames of industrial quality safety glasses?

• Z86

• Z97

• Z98

• Z87

What percentage of all shop injuries occur to the eyes?

• 5 percent

• 10 percent

• 15 percent

• 20 percent

What safety device should be worn when there is danger of fragments being thrown?

• Clear face shield

• Sun glasses

• Flame resistant clothing

• Ear plugs

When welding, pockets on clothing should not have flaps?

• True

• False

Gloves should be worn near moving machinery.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT one of the four common types of potential shop hazards?

• Mechanical

• Chemical

• Electrical

• Physical

Where can you find handling and emergency information on chemicals used in the shop?

• An encyclopedia

• Material safety data sheets

• Your chemistry book

• A and C