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Personal Protective Equipment and Work Area Setup Flashcards

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  1. What shade of lens filter is typically required for torch brazing and light cutting operations?

    Answer: Shade 3 to 5

    OSHA and ANSI standards recommend shade 3 to 5 filter lenses for torch brazing and light gas cutting to protect eyes from infrared radiation and sparks.

  2. Why must synthetic clothing be avoided when performing torch operations?

    Answer: Synthetics melt onto skin when ignited, causing severe burns

    Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon melt at low temperatures and adhere to skin when ignited, dramatically worsening burn injuries compared to natural fibers.

  3. Which gloves are appropriate for torch use with flammable gases?

    Answer: Leather welding gloves

    Leather welding gloves provide heat resistance and protection from sparks and hot metal during torch operations — thin or rubber gloves will not protect against these hazards.

  4. What footwear is required when performing torch operations?

    Answer: Leather work boots with no exposed lace hooks or open tops

    Leather work boots protect feet from sparks and falling hot metal; boots should have no exposed metal hooks that can catch sparks and no openings for hot debris to enter.

  5. When must a fire watch be posted during torch operations under NYC fire code?

    Answer: Whenever torch work is performed in an area where combustibles cannot be fully removed or shielded

    NYC fire code requires a fire watch whenever hot work including torch operations is done in areas where combustibles are present and cannot be adequately cleared or protected.

  6. What is the primary purpose of a welding curtain or screen around a torch work area?

    Answer: To protect bystanders from sparks, spatter, and UV/IR radiation

    Welding curtains shield nearby workers and bystanders from flying sparks, molten spatter, and the harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation produced by torch operations.