WorksheetsWELDING SAFETY (warmup game)
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following is not part of the PPE for arc welding?
Safety glasses
Welding helmet
Sandals
Welding gloves
What type of clothing is ideal for welding?
Non-flammable clothing, wool or cotton blends
Silk clothing
Synthetic fiber clothing
Loose clothing
Synthetic fibers are highly flammable and should be avoided when welding.
True
False
What should be kept clear in the work area according to the safety rules of the arc welder?
All tools, scrap metal, water, and other materials.
Only the welding machine.
Only the electrical outlets.
Only the safety gear.
It is safe to weld in an area where compressed gas cylinders are stored.
True
False
What should you give your work while operating an arc welder?
Partial attention
Undivided attention
No attention
What should you do before making any service adjustments or repairs to an arc welder?
Keep it connected
Disconnect the electrical supply
Increase the power
What is one of the safety rules for arc welding?
Stand on one foot
Maintain a properly balanced stance
Wear sandals
Use a flashlight
Arc Welding requires at least a number ___ filter lens in the welding helmet.
10
8
12
14
Why is it important to ensure your clothing stays dry while welding?
If clothing becomes wet from perspiration, it will increase the chance of electrical shock.
Wet clothing can cause burns more easily.
Dry clothing is more comfortable to wear.
Wet clothing can catch fire more easily.
Fumes created from Arc Welding are toxic and should never be inhaled.
True
False
Why should welding leads be protected from hot metal and sparks?
To prevent damage to the insulation cover
To increase the welding speed
To reduce noise
What should you do with electrode stubs to ensure safety?
Leave them on the floor
Place them in a metal container
Throw them away
True or False: You should use your hands to handle hot metal.
True
False
What should be done with hot metal to cool it off?
Leave it in the air
Submerge it in water
Place it on a cold surface
What should you do with hot metal before leaving your work area?
Cool and store it
Leave it as is
Cover it with a cloth
Submerge it in water
What should be used to smother a clothing fire?
A fire blanket
Water
Sand
Baking soda
What should you do before making adjustments to the polarity switch and amperage adjustment?
Ensure the machine is not under load or turned off.
Check the wiring connections are secure.
Make sure the machine is running at full capacity.
Adjust the settings while the machine is operating.
Why should you use welding curtains when operating a welder?
To shield others from light rays produced by the welder.
To keep the welding area warm.
To reduce noise from the welding process.
To prevent the welder from overheating.
What should you do if an electrode sticks?
A) Try to twist it free
B) Pick it up
C) Leave it as is
D) Use a hammer
When preparing to strike an arc the operator should ___________.
Ensure proper grounding and positioning
Ignore safety protocols
Wear casual clothing
Use any available tools
When arc welding one should wear:
safety glasses, welding helmet, welding gloves (gauntlet gloves), long pants, welding apron, and welding jacket.
safety goggles, welding cap, rubber gloves, shorts, and a t-shirt.
sunglasses, baseball cap, leather gloves, jeans, and a hoodie.
reading glasses, sun hat, cotton gloves, swim trunks, and a tank top.
When preparing to strike an arc the operator should __________.
Tell others around to “cover”
Ignore safety protocols
Start without warning
Remove safety gear
Hot metal should be handled with __________.
Only tongs or pliers
Bare hands
Cloth gloves
Plastic tools
