G60 Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What quality metrics are most important in Torch Operation? → Measurable outcomes, process compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction
2. What role does continuing education play in Gas Safety Fundamentals? → Keeping practitioners current with evolving best practices and new developments
3. What is the correct disposal method for damaged or corroded flammable gas hoses removed from a torch setup? → Return to the supplier or dispose of per local hazardous materials regulations
4. Empty cylinders in storage should be: → Marked 'MT' or 'EMPTY' and stored separately from full cylinders
5. Which tool is approved for cleaning a clogged torch tip orifice? → A tip cleaner (tip drill) of the correct size
6. What type of control is installing a ventilation fan to dilute flammable gas concentrations in a workspace? → Engineering control
7. Under NYC regulations, who bears primary responsibility for ensuring a hot work permit is obtained before torch operations begin? → The Certificate of Fitness holder performing the work
8. When transporting a compressed gas cylinder on a hand truck or cart, the valve protection cap must be: → Kept in place at all times
9. Which of the following is a key requirement of the NFPA 51 standard for the use of flammable gases? → Proper storage and handling of gas cylinders
10. When a torch operation is completed for the day, the certificate holder must conduct a fire watch for a minimum of how long? → 30 minutes
11. What is the significance of documentation in Gas Safety Fundamentals? → It provides a record for accountability, quality assurance, and legal compliance
12. Which atmospheric condition, if identified during a pre-work survey, would PROHIBIT the issuance of a hot work permit? → Flammable vapor concentration at or above 10% LEL
13. Which regulation prohibits smoking within how many feet of a propane storage area? → 25 feet
14. Why must oxygen and fuel gas cylinders be stored separately? → To prevent a leak from one type reaching the other and creating a flammable mixture
15. What minimum distance must flammable gas cylinders be kept from open flames or heat sources during storage? → 20 feet
16. Which of the following practices helps minimize environmental impact when using torches? → Implementing spill containment measures
17. A G60 certificate holder discovers that a gas cylinder valve is leaking. The correct first action is to: → Move the cylinder outdoors and contact the supplier
18. What is the most important foundational concept in Gas Safety Fundamentals? → Understanding core principles and their practical application in Gas Safety Fundamentals
19. What does a green hose indicate on an oxy-fuel torch setup? → Oxygen hose
20. A G60 certificate holder may supervise how many torch operators simultaneously under NYC FDNY regulations? → As many as can be safely monitored at one job site
21. In a risk assessment for torch work in a multi-employer worksite, who bears responsibility for informing subcontractors of site-specific hazards? → The controlling employer (general contractor) has primary responsibility
22. What is the consequence for a G60 certificate holder who allows an uncertified person to perform torch operations under their supervision? → The certificate holder may have their C of F revoked and face violations
23. Which type of fire extinguisher is required to be immediately available during torch operations involving flammable gases? → Dry chemical ABC extinguisher
24. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.350, which condition requires that gas cylinders be secured at all times? → Whenever they are stored or transported
25. Which agency issues the G60 Certificate of Fitness in New York City? → NYC Fire Department (FDNY)
26. Which of the following actions violates NFPA 51B during torch cutting work? → Cutting through a wall without checking the other side for combustibles
27. What is the primary purpose of a pre-task safety briefing (toolbox talk) before torch operations? → To communicate hazards, controls, and emergency procedures to all workers on-site
28. What does a bulge, dent, or deep corrosion on a cylinder body indicate? → The cylinder is damaged and must be taken out of service
29. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a flammable gas must be available to torch operators primarily to provide information about what? → Hazard properties, safe handling, and emergency response
30. Under NYC Administrative Code, who bears legal responsibility if an unqualified worker performs torch operations that cause a fire? → Both the employer and the certificate holder may be liable