The learner will identify the proper personal protective equipment to use while welding.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Welding

When entering a welding or fabrication shop, what must be worn to protect your eyes?
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When entering a welding or fabrication shop, what must be worn to protect your eyes?

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Safety glasses

Explanation:
Safety glasses must meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.
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When entering a welding or fabrication shop, what must be worn to protect your eyes?

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Safety glasses

Explanation:
Safety glasses must meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.
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What must be worn in a welding or fabrication shop to help prevent falling objects and sparks from hurting your feet?
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What must be worn in a welding or fabrication shop to help prevent falling objects and sparks from hurting your feet?

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Leather steel toe or composite toe work boots

Explanation:
Leather boots with a steel toe or composite toe will provide protection from falling objects and welding sparks.
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What must be worn in a welding or fabrication shop to help prevent falling objects and sparks from hurting your feet?

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Leather steel toe or composite toe work boots

Explanation:
Leather boots with a steel toe or composite toe will provide protection from falling objects and welding sparks.
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What is appropriate clothing to wear while welding?

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Clean jeans and a shirt with no holes or frayed edges

Explanation:
Clothing with holes or frayed cuffs can catch fire. Nylon clothing melts when on fire and can cause severe burns.
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What is appropriate clothing to wear while welding?

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Clean jeans and a shirt with no holes or frayed edges

Explanation:
Clothing with holes or frayed cuffs can catch fire. Nylon clothing melts when on fire and can cause severe burns.
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What purpose do earplugs serve?

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Protect ears from loud noises and sparks.

Explanation:

Earplugs protect your ears from loud noises and from sparks entering the ear cavity while welding.

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What purpose do earplugs serve?

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Protect ears from loud noises and sparks.

Explanation:

Earplugs protect your ears from loud noises and from sparks entering the ear cavity while welding.

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When should a respirator be worn?

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When welding on materials that release toxic fumes

Explanation:
Respirators prevent you from breathing in the toxic fumes caused by welding certain materials.
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When should a respirator be worn?

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When welding on materials that release toxic fumes

Explanation:
Respirators prevent you from breathing in the toxic fumes caused by welding certain materials.
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What does the abbreviation OSHA stand for?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Explanation:

OSHA was created to assure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.

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What does the abbreviation OSHA stand for?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Explanation:

OSHA was created to assure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.

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What does the abbreviation MSDS stand for?

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Material Safety Data Sheet

Explanation:
An MSDS provides workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with a substance in a safe manner.
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What does the abbreviation MSDS stand for?

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Material Safety Data Sheet

Explanation:
An MSDS provides workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with a substance in a safe manner.
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What is the protective shade range of a welding helmet lens?
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What is the protective shade range of a welding helmet lens?
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7-14

Explanation:

The choice of lens shade depends on the welding amperage being used.

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What is the protective shade range of a welding helmet lens?
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7-14

Explanation:

The choice of lens shade depends on the welding amperage being used.

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Gloves do NOT have to be worn while welding.
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Gloves do NOT have to be worn while welding.

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False

Explanation:

Protective gloves such as gauntlet gloves must be worn while welding to prevent burns and lacerations.

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Gloves do NOT have to be worn while welding.

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False

Explanation:

Protective gloves such as gauntlet gloves must be worn while welding to prevent burns and lacerations.

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When welding, ______ can occur from improper eye protection.
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When welding, ______ can occur from improper eye protection.

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Arc flash (arc burn)

Explanation:

Arc flash causes eyes to become irritated.

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When welding, ______ can occur from improper eye protection.

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Arc flash (arc burn)

Explanation:

Arc flash causes eyes to become irritated.

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Which of the following coats/aprons provides acceptable protection while welding?
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Which of the following coats/aprons provides acceptable protection while welding?

Correct Answer

All of the above

Explanation:
Non-flammable materials such as leather, wool, and treated cotton provide excellent protection from welding sparks and arc rays.
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Which of the following coats/aprons provides acceptable protection while welding?

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All of the above

Explanation:
Non-flammable materials such as leather, wool, and treated cotton provide excellent protection from welding sparks and arc rays.
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Why is a "welding beanie" worn?
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To keep welding sparks from burning your head

Explanation:
Welding beanies are not required but are recommended to help protect your head from sparks.
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Why is a "welding beanie" worn?
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To keep welding sparks from burning your head

Explanation:
Welding beanies are not required but are recommended to help protect your head from sparks.
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