Personal Protective Equipment and Work Area Setup Flashcards
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What must be done to combustible materials within 35 feet of a hot work area before torch operations begin?
Answer: Remove them or protect them with fire-resistant shields or blankets
NFPA 51B and NYC fire code require that combustible materials within 35 feet of hot work be removed or protected with approved fire-resistant shields before operations begin.
When performing torch work in a confined or enclosed space, what additional PPE is typically required beyond standard torch PPE?
Answer: Supplied-air respirator or SCBA with continuous atmospheric monitoring
In confined spaces, torch operations can displace oxygen or accumulate toxic combustion gases, requiring supplied-air respiratory protection and continuous atmospheric monitoring.
How should a torch operator respond if their clothing catches fire?
Answer: Stop, drop, and roll — do not run
Running fans the flames; the correct response is to stop immediately, drop to the ground, and roll to smother the fire, then call for help.
What does a Certificate of Fitness (COF) holder performing torch work in New York City legally authorize?
Answer: The COF holder to personally supervise and perform torch work with flammable gases at the permitted location
The G60 COF authorizes the specific named individual to personally perform or directly supervise torch operations with flammable gases at the specific location and scope of the permit.
Under NYC fire code, who is responsible for ensuring that a valid hot work permit is obtained before torch operations begin?
Answer: The Certificate of Fitness holder and/or the person in charge of the work
The COF holder and the person responsible for the work share accountability for ensuring a hot work permit is in place before any torch operations commence.
What is the correct action if unusual odors or dizziness are noticed while performing torch work indoors?
Answer: Stop work immediately, evacuate the area, ventilate, and do not re-enter until air quality is confirmed safe
Unusual odors or dizziness indoors during torch work signal possible gas accumulation or oxygen deficiency — the correct response is immediate evacuation before any further action.