General Shop Safety Quiz

Which of the following decibel measurements can cause hearing damage?

• 11

• 54

• 82

• 95

Johnny is welding in a confined space. Which of the following gases is likely to be consumed and could cause Johnny to suffocate if it is completely depleted?

• Argon

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrous Oxide

• Oxygen

Which of the following should NOT be used on a cylinder at any time?

• Regulator

• Regulator-flow meter

• Valve cap

• Petroleum based lubricant

Arc radiation can cause what on skin?

• Burns

• Freckles

• Spider veins

• Moles

Ian must use a flammable gas in his cutting operation. Which of the following would be suitable choice?

• Argon

• Oxygen

• Acetylene

• Neon

How many different types of ventilation are commonly used in the welding shop?

• 10

• 11

• 4

• 3

Acetylene becomes unstable at what psi?

• 15

• 7

• 12

• 28

It is best to wear your safety glasses when in the shop

• At all times
• When you are asked to put them on
• When you feel like it
• When another student tells you that you should be wearing them

Cylinders should be set so that they are:

• upright and secure
• anywhere in the shop
• laying on their side
• none of the options are correct

Before you turn on main cylinder valves:

• make sure the regulator tension screw is loose
• set the regulator at the desired pressure
• replace the cylinder cap
• select the correct welding tip