Arc Welding Safety

What type of shoes are acceptable for welding?

• Running Shoes

• Leather & Leather Like Shoes

• Croc's, Flip Flops and Slides

Which of these do you have to avoid when preparing for welding? (Select all that apply)

• Ripped, Torn or Frayed Jeans

• Shorts

• Warm up or jogging pants

• Sweat Pants or Leggings

Which of these is not a way that welding coats are different than normal coats?

• Pockets are removed or on the inside

• Durable leather or canvas

• Length covers your pants pockets

• Sleeves made to fit into welding gloves

• They are all bright orange so others can see you

Which of the following is needed to protect your eyes while arc welding?

• Welding helmet with a level 14 or greater tint

• Gas welding goggles

• Your safety glasses will be enough

• You need to bring in sun glasses

What do you need to turn on before you enter the welding booth?

• The exhaust fan

• The Circuit Breaker to power the transformer

• The welding machine

• The warning light

Which of these natural forces is most like the damage done from the welding arc?

• Gravity

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Volcano

Which of these is the correct way to "un-stick" an electrode?

• Let it heat up and melt itself free

• Lift your welding helmet to see how it is stuck and fix it

• Quickly move it left and right to snap it off

• Turn on the wall breaker for the welding machine

Which of the following is the last thing you do before striking an arc in this shop?

• Turn on the fan

• Yell "welding"

• Prepare the electrode

• Turn on the machine

When is it safe to raise your welding helmet when you are in the welding area?

• When you see someone has finished their bead

• When they haven't been welding for a while

• when the welder yells "clear"

If you are bringing your weld to show the teacher you should:

• Walk, yelling "hot part" and carry it using pliers

• Move fast, telling people to stay out of your way, carrying it with the electrode holder.

• Walk fast, and carry it in the glove