Lucas Rolston

Engineering 2
P.4
Welding Safety Rules

1. What is the key to preventing accidents in a welding shop?

Following the safety rules, regulations and the procedures for the welding process.
2. Who is ultimately responsible for the welder's safety?
I am
3. Describe the three classification of burns?
1st degree- Surface of skin reddish, tender, & painful (no broken skin)
2nd degree- Surface of skin severely damaged, blisters & possible break in skin
3rd degree- Surface of skin & possibly tissue below skin appear white & charred
4. What emergency steps should be taken to treat burns?
1st degree- burn area under cold water or use cold water that compresses (No butter,
No Grease)
2nd degree- burn area under cold water or use cold water that compresses. Any cold
liquids you drink can be poured on burn (No ointments sprays, antiseptics, or home
remedies)
3rd degree- Don't remove clothing. If victim on fire smother victim with blanket, rug, or
jacket. Make sure victim is breathing. Cover with thick, sterile, non-fluffy dressings. Call
ambulance. (No ice water or ice) (No ointments sprays, antiseptics, or home remedies)
5. List the three types of light that may be present during welding?
Ultraviolet, Infrared, & Visible
6. Which type of light is the most likely to cause burns? Why?
Ultraviolet causes 1 & 2 degree burns to eye or skin if welder is close to arc with higher
current & quicker burn
7. What can be done on the job site to reduce the danger of reflected light?
Painted in flat black colored or black paint if not weld curtains
8. In what two ways can ultraviolet light burn the eyes?
Can injure either the white of the eye or the retina(back of eye)
9. What is the name of the eye burn that can occur in a fraction of a second?
Flash Burn
10. Why is it important to seek medical treatment for eye burns?
Possible loss of eyesight and risk of infection
11. What fabric(s) are the best choice to wear as general work clothing in a
welding shop?
-Dark color, thick, and tightly woven
-100% wool
-100% cotton

12. Describe the ideal work shirt, pants, boots, and caps that should be worn in a
welding shop?
-Shirts- long sleeved
-Pants- must be long enough to cover the tops of the boots and must be without cuffs
-Boots- must have high tops
-Caps- should be thick
13. Why is it unsafe to carry butane lighters or matches in your pockets while
welding?
They may catch fire or explode (1/4 stick of dynamite)
14. What special protective items can be worn to provide extra protection for a
welders hands, arms, body, waist, legs, and feet?
-Hands- All leather, gauntlet-type gloves
-Arms, body, chest- leather jackets & capes or full or half sleeves
-Waist- Bib Aprons or full aprons
-Legs, Feet- Leather Pants & spats
15. Why must eye protection be worn at all times in the welding shop?
To avoid debris and light reflection and excessive exposure to arc light
16. What types of injuries can occur to the ears during welding?
Causes of pain and loss of hearing, hot sparks can drop in open ear causing burns
17. What types of protection are available to protect the ears during welding?
Earmuffs and earplugs
18. What types of information should be covered in a respirator training program?
-Welders are responsible for following the shops written respiratory protect policy
-Proper respirator use
-Maintenance schedules & respiratory selection
-Regular program Evaluation
19. Name two types of respirators and describe how they work?
-Demand respirators are atmosphere-supplying respirators that admit breathing air to
the face-piece only when a negative pressure is created inside the face-piece by
inhalation
-Positive pressure respirators are respirators in which the pressure inside the
respiratory inlet covering exceeds the ambient air pressure outside the respirator
20. List the materials that can give off dangerous fumes during welding and
require forced ventilation?
Paints, coating, or plating or metals
21. Why must metal that has been used before be cleaned prior to welding?
Some contain lead-based painting
22. Under what conditions can natural ventilation be used?
10,000 cubic feet or more per welder or 16 feet and or higher ceilings
23. Name two advantages of recycling scrap metal?
Are good for the environment and generate revenue for the for your welding shop
24. When must forced ventilation be used?
Small shops or shops with large number of welders & or welding metals that give off
dangerous fumes
25. Who must be provided with material safety data sheets (MSDS's)?
Must be provided to anyone with the product or working in the area where products are
in use
26. Describe an acceptable storage area for a cylinder of fuel gas?
Located away from halls, stairways, & exits, and away from heat, radiators, furnaces
and welding sparks. Stored separately by 20 ft or by a wall 5 ft high with at least 1/2
hour burning rate. (an area that unauthorized people cannot tamper)
27. How must high-pressure gas cylinders be stored so they cannot accidentally
be knocked over?
Secured with chain or other device and with a valve protection cap
28. What should be done with a leaking cylinder if the leak cannot be stopped?
It be moved to a vacant lot or an open area, then pressure should be slowly releases
after posting warning sign (Identified and reported to supplier)
29. Why is it important that acetylene cylinders not be stored horizontally?
May draw acetone out of the cylinder which lowers the flame temperature & can
damage regulator or torch valve settings
30. What is hot work?
When performing welding outside of shop
31. How far away should highly combustible materials be from any welding or
cutting?
35 feet or more away from any welding
32. When is a fire watch needed?
When someone sounds the fire alarm and uses the fire extinguishers
33. List the four types of fire extinguishers and what type of material that is on
fire they are used to extinguish?
-Type A fire Extinguisher- (green triangle)- combustible [solids wood, cloths, paper]
-Type B fire Extinguisher- (red square) -combustible liquids [oils, paint, gas]
Type C fire extinguisher- (blue circle)- combustible electrical's [fuse box, motors,
welding machines]
Type D extinguishers -(yellow star)- combustible metals [zinc, magnesium, titanium]
34. Why is it important to have a planned maintenance program for tools and
equipment?
Will aid in detecting potential problems such as leaking coolant, looses wires, poor
grounds, frayed insulation, or split hoses (prevents breaking of equipment and injury)
35. Why is it important to keep a welding area clean?
Prevent tripping and from injury
36. What should you do if you have to leave a piece of hot metal unattended?
Write the word "Hot"
37. Why must a mushroomed chisel or hammer be reground?
May result in chips flying off and causing injury
38. What causes most electric shock in the welding industry?
Accidental contact with bare or poorly insulated conductors
39. According to the Welding Safety Checklist in Figure 2-42, what are the factors
necessary for a confined space hazard?
-Metal enclosure
-Wetness
-Restricted entry
-Heavier than air gas
-Welder inside or on workpiece
40. What can happen if too much power is being carried by a cable?
Over heat and break down the insulation rapidly
41. Why must equipment be turned off and unplugged before working on the
electrical terminals?
Prevent electrocution
42. According to Table 2-2, what gauge wire size would be needed for a power
tool that has a nameplate amperage of 9 and a cord length of 100ft?
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43. What is GFCI?
Ground-Fault Circuit Interpreter- fast acting circuit breakers that shut of the power to an
electrical circuit when detected of a small imbalance in circuits electrical flow
44. List five safety tips for safe extension cord use?
-Connect cord to tool into extension cord first
-unplug extension cord from receptacle first
-Extension cords should not come in contact with sharp objects & must be positioned
appropriately
-Check for loose or exposed wire & unusual heating
-Use a knot to prevent accidental seperation
45. List 10 safety rules for the safe use of portable electric tools?
-Know the tool and ground when needed
-Do not expose to water
-Do not force a cutting tool to cut faster
-Use the right tool for the right job
-Wear eye and face protection
-Secure your work with clamps
-Disconnect from power source when not in use
-Check to see keys or wrenches are removed
-Avoid accidental starting
-Be sure accessories and bits are attached securely
46. Why is it important to not weld when everything is wet?
You can get an electric shock & or eletricuted
47. List two types of grinders used by welders?
Pedestal Grinder & portable Grinder
48. How close to the grinding stone face should the tool rest be adjusted?
1/16 in (2mm)
49. Name metal cutting machines used in the welding shop and what their
advantages are?
-Shear, punches, cut-off machines, and band saws
-Advantages are thermal cutting include little or no post-cutting cleanup, wide variety of
metals can be cut, & the metal is not heated
50. Describe how a person should safely lift a heavy object?
Weight of object should be distributed evenly between both hands, & your legs should
be used to lift, not your back.
51. List the things that should be inspected on a ladder?
Look for loose or damaged steps, rungs, rails, braces & safety feet. Check hardware is
tight (hinges, locks, nuts, bolts, screws, & rivets). If Wood ladder check for Rot, wood
decay & crack
52. List and explain five ladder use safety rules?
-Tie ladder securely in place
-Do not exceed the manufactures recommend maximum weight limit
-Climb & descend the ladder cautiously
- Never use ladders around live electrical wires
-Wear well-fitted shoes or boots