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Welding Safety - Oxygen Acetylene (Gas) Section 1

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Before using the welding equipment, you must obtain permission from the
a)
custodian
b)
instructor
c)
no one
d)
another student
2.

Anyone welding, brazing, or watching the flame must:

a)

squint

b)

wear orange lenses

c)

wear welding goggles or welding face shield with Shade 5 lense

d)

wear an arc welding helmet

3.

The "working" pressure on the acetylene hose should not exceed:

a)

5 P.S.I.

b)

10 P.S.I.

c)

15 P.S.I.

d)

20 P.S.I.

4.
You should check connections for leaks on welding equipment with:
a)
a match
b)
soap suds
c)
your ear
d)
your hand
5.
Cylinders should be set so that they are:
a)
upright and secure
b)
anywhere in the shop
c)
laying on their side
d)
none of the options are correct
6.
When replacing or repairing welding tip, cutting attachment, or cutting tip:
a)
never employ over-sized wrenches when attaching cutting tip
b)
do not apply excessive pressure on crush nut with O-rings
c)
tighten welding tips and cutting attachment by hand only
d)
all of the options are correct
7.
When you turn on the oxygen cylinder valve:
a)
never stand directly in front or behind the oxygen regulator
b)
never stand directly in front of the oxygen regulator
c)
never stand directly behind the oxygen regulator
d)
it doesn’t matter where you stand
8.
Before you turn on main cylinder valves:
a)
make sure the regulator tension screw is loose
b)
set the regulator at the desired pressure
c)
replace the cylinder cap
d)
select the correct welding tip
9.
The maximum amount that the acetylene main cylinder valve should be opened is:
a)
1 to 1 1/2 turn
b)
2 1/2 to 3 turns
c)
4 1/2 to 5 turns
d)
all the way
10.
You should make sure welding equipment especially the oxygen side is:
a)
lubricated with oil
b)
kept free of oil and grease
c)
cleaned with lacquer thinner
d)
painted
11.

When using gas welding equipment what is the greatest potential hazards to be observed when working with this type of equipment?

a)

electrical shock

b)

back injuries

c)

fires and explosions

d)

toxic fumes

12.

Oxygen is used for what purpose in the shop:

a)

operate pneumatic tools when air is not available

b)

dusting clothing or work

c)

weld or cut only

d)

all of the options are correct

13.

A cylinder of gas should never be used without a:

a)

spark lighter

b)

cylinder cap

c)

suitable pressure reducing regulator

d)

standard high pressure hose