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Arc Welding Safety

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The PPE which should be worn when operating the are welder is

a)

Welding gloves and jacket

b)

Leather boots

c)

Safety glasses

d)

Welding helmet

e)

All of these

2.

When using the arc welder, never adjust the amperage ____

a)

while the welder is under a load

b)

without a pair of gloves

c)

until the metal is warm

d)

without saying "Cover"

3.

When replacing an electrode be sure to _____.

a)

Have a good grip

b)

Wear leather welding gloves

c)

Never touch the inside of the electrode holder

d)

All of these are correct

4.

The minimum shade number filter lens for arc welding is?

a)

6

b)

8

c)

10

d)

12

5.

The welding area should be kept free of _____.

a)

grease, fuels and solvents

b)

paper and trash

c)

compressed gas bottles

d)

all of these are correct

6.

Arc welding produces harmful _____.

a)

Light

b)

heat

c)

gas fumes

d)

all of these are correct

7.

When arc welding, do not use cables that are _____.

a)

too short

b)

too long

c)

cracked cut or frayed

d)

brand new

8.

Gloves used for arc welding should be _____.

a)

leather, forearm length gloves

b)

cotton gloves

c)

synthetic material gloves

d)

standard work gloves

9.

When welding, the operator should never lay or stand on __

a)

concrete floors

b)

damp ground

c)

wooden structures

d)

on metal beams

10.

Saturation of clothing by moisture or excessive sweating increases the risk of ______

a)

poor weld penetration

b)

electrical short

c)

flash burn

d)

burns and electrocution

11.

When starting to arc weld, the operator should _____.

a)

turn on the exhaust fan

b)

clean the area of scraps and tools

c)

shield others from arc rays

d)

all of these are correct

12.

When welding, burn the electrode to a length of at least _____ from the holder, no shorter.

a)

1 inch

b)

2 inches

c)

3 inches

d)

4 inches

13.

Welding cables should be protected from _____.

a)

sparks, flames, hot slag

b)

hot electrode stubs

c)

sharp edges

d)

all of these are correct

14.

Hot metal should be handled with _____.

a)

gloves

b)

aprons

c)

pliers or tongs

d)

rags

e)

all of these are correct

15.

Welding directly on a concrete can cause _____.

a)

a sore back

b)

poisonous gas fumes

c)

damage to the concrete

d)

all of these are correct

16.

When welding around other people, what should be done before striking the arc?

a)

Wear deoderant

b)

Say "Cover!"

c)

See if they want to watch

d)

All of these are correct

17.

If the electrode holder is place on a grounded welding table or surface while the welding machine is on, what could happen?

a)

The welding machine will cut off.

b)

A arc could be established between the holder and table

c)

The grounding clamp would be damaged

d)

all of these are correct