Safety & Pollution Prevention (SP/2) Welding Practice Test

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• To minimize fumes hazard, which actions are appropriate?
• Fumes are produced by which combination of sources during arc welding, cutting, and brazing?
• Which item is typical to find in a basic first aid kit per ANSI guidelines?
• Asphyxiation on the job site is attributed to:
• The need for hearing protection in a workplace is based on:
• Which of the following statements about confined spaces is NOT true?
• How should minor burns be treated?
• Which statement best describes OSHA's stance on safety in confined spaces?
• Universal precautions means that you should assume that all blood is infectious in nature, unless you can prove otherwise.
• Earmuffs provide the most protection from noise (the highest NRR) for welders.
• A claim that most welding hazards are 'common sense' hazards that can be easily avoided with minimal training is:
• Welders only need a basic fire extinguisher (ABC) for any kind of fire they'll be exposed to.
• What is the minimum duration of eyewash fluid that must be available for continual use?
• One of the easiest, lowest-cost protection devices to designate danger is simple signage, but everyone has to understand the severity of the hazards that they face.
• ________ people in the United States have noise-induced hearing loss.
• Under which circumstance can lockout/tagout procedures be skipped?
• Permit-required confined spaces are the most dangerous areas for welders because:
• Which of the following is NOT a long-term effect of radiation?
• Which statement is true about confined space entry procedures?
• Hexavalent chromium is found in paints, dyes, acids, and preservatives, not just metal coatings. True or False?
• Which measures reduce your risk of contracting a dangerous pathogen?
• What steps should be taken to tanks, pipes, and vessels before a welder begins work to avoid gas- or fume-related explosions?
• OSHA suggests that welders only wear gloves when they aren't doing precision work (like TIG welding).
• All of the following are part of the Visual Inspection Process of a confined space except:
• Which of the following factors can affect a welder's resistance to heavy metal fumes?
• The immediate effects of fume exposure are flu-like, including headaches, dizziness, muscle aches, and vomiting.
• The best way to test for leaks on cylinders is by using soaps and detergents. They shouldn't contain ____________.
• Which of the following causes rapid asphyxiation when inhaled in high concentrations (such as from a leak)?
• Acute pain lasts ___________________.
• In the final steps of cleanup, remove your gloves first to make it easier to remove your other PPE.
• ______ help determine how much sound can be blocked with PPE.
• Oil and other solvent spills can be cleaned up using:
• Positioning yourself to breathe outside the plume is a practical step to reduce exposure.
• Which type of eyewash uses regular tap water to rinse eyes?
• AC shocks are often more dangerous than DC shocks because they involve higher voltages that _________.
• Which statement best reflects welding radiation exposure across processes?
• Ventilation in confined spaces can include:
• Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent contamination?
• The three types of light produced in welding operations are:
• What is the best personal protection against fumes and gases?
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that nearly 50% of all eye injuries on record associated with welding can be traced back to people who aren't the primary welder.
• Which practice will not improve safety in confined spaces?
• Storing materials at which height makes lifting easier and safer?
• Which statement about electrode selection to reduce fume is correct?
• A statement that reflects the ergonomic guidance in the material is:
• Which hazard is associated with aluminum smoke?
• Experienced welders do what's needed to be prepared, anticipating hazards, and avoiding unnecessary risks.
• If someone is bleeding, you should not assist them because you may be exposed to blood.
• When using ladders, you should not carry tools down the ladder.
• _______ and __________ are some of the most dangerous aspects of welding, and the best personal protection against them is to wear a respiration device.
• Which of the following is NOT a common musculoskeletal disorder (MSD)?
• Concerning blood, which virus poses the greatest risk for workers?
• Magnesium dust poses a serious hazard because of its explosive properties.
• It's okay to carry tools and other equipment up ladders, but you should not carry them down the ladder.
• To reduce lifting risk, store materials at which height?
• Ensuring worker safety means that every employee knows:
• Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic risk factor?
• Which of the following is NOT solid waste that welders produce?
• The material implies that information about first aid kits and universal precautions should be understood by workers to reduce exposure to pathogens.
• Fumes during welding are formed from which components?
• The most important aspects of hazard communication are:
• Which statement about preventing pollution in the welding environment is accurate?
• The best way to avoid radiation exposure is by:
• Competent people are _______________________
• The first aid ABCs refer to which components?
• The EPA recommends having a _____ to help control excess stormwater, welding waste, and cleaning waste.
• The results of contamination of the water include:
• To prevent slips and falls:
• Who bears the ultimate responsibility for safely attaching lock and tag during repairs?
• Which item is NOT included in every SDS, according to the material?
• Employees are responsible for
• You should only use trolleys, mechanical lifts, dollies, or partner lifts if you have extra time.
• Which practice is best for power tool safety?
• Which metal is noted for posing an explosive dust hazard?
• In an asphyxiation emergency, you should avoid:
• Asphyxiation hazards on job sites are attributed to:
• Gases can be stored and transported either upright or on their sides.
• Which sequence correctly completes OSHA's re-energizing steps after lockout/tagout?
• Workers should always do their best to remove tools, materials, debris, and other equipment that could accumulate on a scaffold and pose a slip, trip, and fall hazard.
• Employers must provide eyewash facilities with at least how many minutes of continual rinse fluid?
• Which statement about burn injuries is true according to the material?
• If you encounter a bleeding person, correct first aid response is to provide assistance while wearing appropriate PPE and follow standard precautions.
• LOTO is used to prevent accidental energization; a correct description is:
• Which of the following is NOT an important consideration when choosing a tool?
• Which statement about safety data sheets formatting is true?
• Which term best describes how well hearing protection blocks sound?
• "Next Generation HCS" was established to help workers better understand the hazards around them.
• Which welding processes create more radiation than SMAW or Oxy-fuel?
• What measures does AWS recommend to help prevent against an accidental emergency?
• There is no real need to open hollow drums, vessels, or containers prior to working on them. Is this statement accurate?
• The noise from welding torches is very high-pitched, which makes it more damaging than other sounds.
• The statement about minor cuts claiming you don’t need to stop working is:
• Which option best reflects the distance specified by ANSI for eyewash stations from hazard areas?
• Which of the following is listed as an immediate effect of fume exposure?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to choose your electrodes for welding to reduce fume, dust, and contamination?
• Hazard communication includes which elements?
• Most fumes, gases, and poisons can be avoided by limiting exposure alone.
• It's usually safe to remove factory-installed machine guards from power tools if you think it will make your work easier.
• Which statement about hexavalent chromium exposure in welding environments is supported by the material?
• Acute toxicity refers to the immediate effects after a single exposure, or within how many hours?
• OSHA fall protection standards identify fall hazards as those where employees work ____ or more feet above the ground or a lower level.
• Is it safe to lift a cylinder long distances by placing the mid-point of the cylinder between your knees and using your back and shoulders?
• Of the following, which is NOT a potential confined space work area?
• Hazard labeling is intended to display the hazards of a substance at a glance.
• Before entering a confined space, which action is appropriate?
• Is AC safer for welders to use in hazardous spaces because currents are even, generate less spatter residue, and produce smoother, thinner welds?
• Whose job is it to consider more ergonomic approaches to work?
• Which option is NOT a recommended way for employees to control exposure routes?
• Which statement about eye injuries in welding is accurate?
• Which statement best captures the purpose of ergonomics?
• Why must equipment be isolated before repairs?
• Which of the following is NOT a way to contract a bloodborne pathogen?
• Any aspect of a job that imposes a physical stressor or pain on a welder is called an 'ergonomic risk factor'.
• Which of the following is true about maintaining safe work areas?
• What is the best practice regarding machine guards when performing work?
• Every SDS includes the following EXCEPT: Pricing Information.
• Which of the following are not a concern when it comes to electrical hazards?
• Which statement best defines a waste stream?
• Which of the following is NOT a form of ventilation?
• All types of welding produce radiation, but some generate more than others. In general, the most dangerous types of applications are:
• Which statement best describes a ground fault?
• Manufacturers are regularly updating tools to make them safer and more ergonomic. True or False?
• Which of the following is NOT classified as a hazardous material?
• Which duty is typically part of a fire-watcher's role during welding?
• OSHA was established to:
• According to OSHA CFR 29 1910, what is the order to address sound exposure?
• If a light needs replacement, the recommended action is to inform your supervisor.
• Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to handle hexavalent chromium spills?
• Which statement best describes cylinder protection requirements?
• Respiratory protection should be relied on against fumes and gases as:
• A fire-watcher is best described as:
• How often should eyewash stations be checked to ensure proper operation?
• Acute pain lasts for less than three months.
• Why should you remove metal items before welding?
• A waste stream is:
• What is the best way to ensure earplugs or earmuffs are worn correctly?
• What is considered the No. 1 cause of fumes in welding?
• An ergonomic risk factor is any aspect of a job that imposes a physical stressor or pain on a welder.
• Employees should understand:
• Which statement about primary electric shocks is correct?
• Maintenance and repairs ________________________.
• In the case of an eyewash emergency, which action should you take?
• Approximately 60% of all fatalities happen to __________ in confined spaces.
• Twisting your body when you're lifting is okay if you have to change directions while carrying something.
• The Best Management Plan is intended to control which of the following?
• Which statement about cylinder safety on the job site is true?
• Regarding lifting aids such as trolleys and dollies, which statement is true?
• OSHA mandates all of the following except:
• Be sure to ______________ any used parts or equipment stored outside to prevent contamination from runoff.
• It is ultimately whose responsibility to safely and securely attach a lock and tag to any piece of equipment that needs repairs?
• To avoid gas- or fume-related explosions, what must be done to tanks, pipes, and vessels before welding?
• Acute toxicity is related to:
• Which item is NOT solid waste produced by welders?
• Hazards like asphyxiation from welding gases happen in a matter of:
• Which action is NOT a proper way for employees to reduce pollution?
• Primary electric shocks come from a welding machine's internal wiring and are usually more dangerous than secondary electric shocks. You can receive a primary electric shock from:
• Which form of ventilation is most effective for removing contaminants at the source in a confined space?
• All welders should take the time to ______________________ before beginning work.
• What is the proper orientation for storing gas cylinders?
• Cylinders should never be placed near active welding processes, heated processes, or other processes that could possibly throw sparks or slag.
• When you check the first aid ABCs, you are assessing a victim's:
• All equipment must be ___________ before repairs are performed.
• One of the following is NOT a way to prevent repetitive motion hazards:
• Local governments, communities, and the individuals that live there have an implied right to know about the hazards around them.
• Which of the following is NOT a method to control dangerous welding processes?
• Per OSHA requirements, standard toeboards must be __ inches high and securely fastened in place, and with not more than 1/4-inch clearance above floor level.
• You do not need to follow lockout/tagout procedures when:
• LOTO devices are designed to prevent accidental energization during maintenance.
• In the PASS method for aiming fire extinguishers, the 'P' stands for:
• Which federal agency is charged with preventing workplace accidents and injuries?
• Welders need to be aware of the potential for injury from:
• Which statement about opening hollow drums before work is accurate?
• Which statement best describes the requirements for entering permit-required confined spaces?
• The American Welding Society suggests that 90% of all welder emissions come from ____________________.
• If you see a light that needs to be replaced or repaired, either replace it yourself or inform your supervisor.
• The results of water contamination can include:
• Which of the following is not a good safe practice when using power tools?
• Personal protective equipment should just be used by the welder. Observers don't need PPE.
• Which of the following is NOT true about OSHA standards for hexavalent chromium?
• Which statement about fumes and metals is true?
• Supply exhaust systems work better than localized exhaust systems.
• Depression, high blood pressure, headaches, and ulcers have all been attributed to overexposure to noise.
• An electromagnetic field (EMF) is formed by cords and wires. The biggest hazard with EMFs is associated with:
• How often should eyewash stations be checked?
• HIV presents the largest risk of contamination because it can survive for more than two weeks outside of the body.
• A ground fault is ______________.
• Observers in the welding area should wear PPE.
• Welders are advised to always flex their torso when lifting and to store items on the floor rather than on a shelf because it helps build muscle strength.
• It's okay to use a tool however you want, because it's your tool. True or False?
• Which statement about hot work permits is NOT true?
• Which statement best reflects the safety principle regarding combustible dust and accumulation depth?
• The following information is true about cylinders, except:
• Which items should be removed before welding to reduce electrical and burn hazards?
• When testing cylinders for leaks, what characteristic should the test solution have?
• Manufacturers are required to use clear labeling systems that display the hazards of a substance at a glance.
• Safety Data Sheets can take many forms. They don't have to follow any one format or standard.
• Cylinders should be protected from corrosives, excessive moisture, and high temperatures.
• Many industries are practicing much heavier-handed enforcement on those who fail to wear safety equipment or forget essential safety practices.
• Who is responsible for providing safety training that highlights hazards and safe practices to avoid injury?
• OSHA has very strict, mandated requirements about what should be included in first aid kits.
• Ergonomics means:
• Which statement about the CFR's purpose is correct?
• Infrared light is the most dangerous type of radiation.
• Which practice best reflects the universal precautions approach to bloodborne pathogens?
• Eyewash stations are the first line of defense against eye injuries.
• Aluminum produces lots of thick, white smoke. The biggest issue with this smoke is that the fumes associated with aluminum _____________.
• It's generally okay to leave cylinders on the job site when you leave for the day or go on break.
• Most trips are caused by _____________.
• Employers must provide safety training that highlights the hazards employees might face when working, as well as safe practices to avoid injury.
• Regarding LOTO devices, the statement 'keys should be made for all employees so that production isn't slowed down when repairs can be made' is:
• Category C type environments are described as the perfect situation for welders, allowing high currents with little risk of injury. True or False?
• First-degree burns are:
• During welding, poisons and poisonous gases form from which sources?
• OSHA mandates all of the following, except:
• Which statement best describes factors for hearing protection needs?
• Which statement is NOT a hazard associated with aluminum?
• Which of the following doesn't make the best use of ventilation?
• How much combustible dust can accumulate before it becomes a hazard?
• What is the best method to ensure ear protection is on right?
• Which statement about personal safety is true?
• Pocket lighters in a welder's pocket can become hazards.
• Which initiative was established to help workers better understand the hazards around them?
• To help protect themselves from electrical arcs and potential shock, welders should avoid _____________.
• Which symptom is NOT associated with the lingering effects of fumes and gases?
• Natural ventilation uses primarily which of the following?
• What is the correct sequence for re-energizing equipment according to OSHA?
• The exact level of hazard posed by fumes depends on which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT a way for employees to reduce pollution?
• OSHA's regulations regarding a welder's PPE recommend that welders:
• Welders should avoid wearing gloves that have oil or grease on them.
• The ANSI standard requires eyewash stations to be installed how far from hazard areas?
• According to AWS, what is the primary source of welder emissions?
• Which of the following is a hazard in permit-required confined spaces?
• Which statement best describes OSHA's Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)?
• If a spill occurs, the proper cleanup method is to:
• ANSI's basic workplace first aid kit includes absorbent compresses, adhesive bandages, medical exam gloves, and burn treatment cream.
• To minimize radiation exposure in welding, the best approach is:
• What is the simplest way to reduce exposure to dangerous fumes?
• True or False: The order of controls to address noise begins with PPE and ends with engineering controls.