General Shop Safety

What should you always wear when welding?

• Sunglasses

• Protective gloves and helmet

• Regular clothes

• Sandals

Fill in the blank: Wearing a helmet while welding protects your ______.

• A) Feet

• B) Hands

• C) Head and eyes

• D) Knees

What does the image of a person welding with protective gear teach us?

• Welding is easy

• Protective gear is unnecessary

• Safety gear is essential

• Welding is dangerous

Fill in the blank: The 'Ag Mechanics Safety Procedures' document is likely to contain ______ guidelines.

• Fashion

• Safety

• Cooking

• Travel

In some occupations, water is used a lot in conjunction with what increasings the danger?

• Fire

• Electricity

• Air

• Soil

What is the leading cause of lost work time according to the image?

• Headaches

• Back problems

• Stomach issues

• Eye strain

Fill in the blank: ___ out of 10 people in the U.S. will consult a physician for back problems sometime in their lives.

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 9

In the case of volatile materials, what should be done?

• Clear everyone from the area

• Apply pressure

• Flush with water

• Call 911

A fire extinguisher that can be used on different types of fires is usually a ______ fire extinguisher.

• water

• multipurpose dry chemical

• blanketing

• compressed

Which of the following is NOT a type of hearing protection?

• Earplugs

• Earmuffs

• Welding helmet

• Noise-canceling headphones