Certified Welder Safety Practices & Equipment Handling 2

Question 1

What is the minimum safe distance bystanders should maintain from arc welding operations without proper eye protection?

Accepted Answer

50 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

25 feet

Answer

5 feet

Question 2

Which color code indicates an oxygen cylinder in the US welding industry?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Red

Answer

Yellow

Answer

Blue

Question 3

When welding on a container that previously held flammable materials, what is the safest first step?

Accepted Answer

Purge and clean the container, then test for residual vapors

Answer

Weld quickly to minimize exposure time

Answer

Fill the container with water before welding

Answer

Test with a combustible gas indicator only

Question 4

What does a 'hot work permit' require the welder to document before starting work?

Accepted Answer

Hazard assessment, fire watch assignment, and equipment checks

Answer

Welder's certification number only

Answer

Material purchase receipts

Answer

Supervisor's work history

Question 5

Which type of glove is specifically designed for TIG (GTAW) welding?

Accepted Answer

Thin, flexible leather or deerskin gloves

Answer

Heavy leather stick welding gloves

Answer

Rubber-coated work gloves

Answer

Cotton knit gloves

Question 6

What is the primary hazard associated with welding on galvanized steel?

Accepted Answer

Zinc oxide fume generation causing metal fume fever

Answer

Increased spatter

Answer

Weakened weld joint

Answer

Electrode contamination

Question 7

How should compressed gas cylinders be stored when not in use?

Accepted Answer

Upright and secured with chains or straps, caps installed

Answer

Horizontally on the floor

Answer

Near heat sources to prevent condensation

Answer

Grouped together regardless of gas type