Practice Test Geeks(G60) Certificate of Fitness for Torch Use of Flammable Gases Practice Test
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  1. Under NYC Administrative Code, who bears legal responsibility if an unqualified worker performs torch operations that cause a fire?

    Answer: Both the employer and the certificate holder may be liable

    Both the employer who assigned unqualified work and any supervising certificate holder can face liability and disciplinary action under NYC Administrative Code.

  2. A fuel-gas hose used with a torch must be inspected for defects at minimum:

    Answer: Before each use

    OSHA and manufacturer requirements mandate that fuel-gas hoses be visually inspected for cracks, cuts, and damage before each use.

  3. NYC Local Law requires that hot work operations in occupied multiple dwellings be conducted during which hours?

    Answer: During hours approved by building management and posted on the permit

    Permitted hot work hours in occupied multiple dwellings must be approved by building management and specified on the hot work permit.

  4. Which regulation prohibits smoking within how many feet of a propane storage area?

    Answer: 25 feet

    NFPA 58 prohibits smoking within 25 feet of any LP gas storage area to prevent ignition of leaked vapors.

  5. A G60 certificate holder notices that a co-worker is using an oxygen cylinder that has oil on the valve. The correct action is to:

    Answer: Stop work immediately and remove the cylinder from service

    Oil or grease on oxygen equipment creates an extreme fire and explosion hazard — work must stop immediately and the cylinder must be removed from service.

  6. What does the NYC FDNY require a certificate of fitness holder to do if a fire does start during torch operations?

    Answer: Activate the fire alarm, call 911, and attempt to extinguish only if safe

    The G60 holder must immediately activate the fire alarm, call 911, and may attempt extinguishment only if safe to do so without delaying evacuation.

  7. Under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.253, backfire preventers (flashback arrestors) are required on:

    Answer: Both the torch and the regulator on fuel-gas lines

    Flashback arrestors are required at both the torch and regulator connections on fuel-gas lines to stop a flame from traveling back into the hose or cylinder.