AWS Safety & Welding Standards

Question 1

Which PPE is essential for protecting the eyes during welding?

Accepted Answer

Welding helmet

Answer

Clear safety goggles

Answer

Hard hat

Answer

Face mask

Question 2

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires in welding?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 3

What is a potential hazard of welding in confined spaces?

Accepted Answer

Fume buildup

Answer

UV radiation

Answer

Overhead hazards

Answer

Slippery floor

Question 4

Which standard organization provides guidelines for welding safety?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

FDA

Answer

USDA

Answer

NASA

Question 5

What should be done before servicing welding equipment?

Accepted Answer

Lockout and tagout

Answer

Switch off only the wire feeder

Answer

Notify nearby workers

Answer

Change the torch

Question 6

Why must cylinders containing oxygen and fuel be stored separately?

Accepted Answer

To avoid fire hazards

Answer

To save storage space

Answer

To prevent freezing

Answer

To reduce cylinder wear

Question 7

What can be used to shield others from arc flash in welding areas?

Accepted Answer

Welding curtain

Answer

Safety cones

Answer

Flashlight

Answer

Toolbox lid

Question 8

Which hazard is associated with long-term exposure to welding fumes?

Accepted Answer

Lung damage

Answer

Muscle strain

Answer

Vision loss

Answer

Hearing loss

Question 9

What is the purpose of grounding the welding machine?

Accepted Answer

Prevent electrical shock

Answer

Increase current

Answer

Enhance arc stability

Answer

Reduce machine noise