Safety Practices in Shielded Metal Arc Welding

1. 1. A safety gadget used to protect the face and eyes from the arc rays, heat and spatter.

• a. Welding gloves

• b. Welding jacket

• c. Safety shoes

• d. Welding helmet/Shield

2. 2. The most serious from exposure to welding arc is,

• a. X-rays

• b. Beta-rays

• c. Ultra Violet rays

• d. Sun rays

3. 3. Protect the entry of falling hot slag and spatter

• a. Leggings

• b. Welding gloves

• c. Welding helmet

• d. Clear glass

4. 4. When welding at a current of 120 amperes, what is the recommended filter lens number?

• a. 8

• b. 12

• c. 10

• d. 11

5. 5. Which of the following is used to protect the eyes when chipping slag and grinding?

• a. Safety glasses

• b. Leather spats

• c. Leggings

• d. Welding gloves

As a SMAW students, Why is it important to know and apply different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during SMAW laboratory?