Welding Safety Quiz

Malfunctioning welding equipment should be repaired by the welder as quickly as possible. True or False?

• True

• False

Some welding processes do not require a well-ventilated area.

• True

• False

Never weld or cut drums, barrels, or tanks until they have been properly cleaned and ____.

• painted

• inspected

• vented

• sealed

Areas under 1000 cu ft per welder, or that have ceilings lower than 16', require forced ventilation.

• True

• False

A respirator is used when welding metals that give off ___ fumes.

• corrosive

• flammable

• toxic

• combustible

A(n) ___ permit should be obtained for jobs that pose a high risk of fire.

• confined space entry

• MSDS

• hot work

• hazardous location

Which of the following is required for entering confined spaces?

• A. A permit

• B. A respirator

• C. A fire extinguisher

• D. A welding helmet

All wind or air movement (ventilation) should be ___ the body.

• above

• in front of

• behind

• across

A Class ___ fire may be caused by most combustible materials, such as wood, paper, rubber, plastic, and cloth.

• A

• B

• C

• K

Do not weld on containers unless they have been properly ___.

• welded

• ground

• vented and cleaned

• power

• radiation