OSHA Module 18: Welding and Cutting
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary concern when performing welding and cutting operations?
✔✔ The primary concern is safety, particularly due to hazards such as fire, burns, and exposure
to harmful fumes and gases.
Why is proper ventilation important during welding and cutting?
✔✔ Proper ventilation is necessary to disperse harmful fumes and gases produced during
welding and cutting, preventing respiratory issues.
What should be worn to protect the eyes and face during welding?
✔✔ A welding helmet with an appropriate shade lens should be worn to protect the eyes and
face from intense light and UV radiation.
What is the purpose of fire watch during welding?
✔✔ A fire watch is responsible for monitoring the work area during and after welding operations
to ensure there are no fire hazards.
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, How should compressed gas cylinders be stored safely?
✔✔ Compressed gas cylinders should be stored upright, secured to prevent tipping, and kept
away from heat sources or flammable materials.
Why is it important to check welding equipment before use?
✔✔ Checking welding equipment before use ensures it is in proper working condition, reducing
the risk of accidents and improving efficiency.
What is the main risk associated with welding near flammable materials?
✔✔ The main risk is the potential for fire, as welding sparks can ignite flammable materials and
cause an explosion or fire.
How should a welding area be prepared to prevent accidents?
✔✔ The welding area should be cleared of flammable materials, well-ventilated, and equipped
with fire extinguishers and proper protective equipment.
What is the risk of inhaling welding fumes?
✔✔ Inhaling welding fumes can cause respiratory issues, dizziness, headaches, and long-term
health problems such as lung disease.
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary concern when performing welding and cutting operations?
✔✔ The primary concern is safety, particularly due to hazards such as fire, burns, and exposure
to harmful fumes and gases.
Why is proper ventilation important during welding and cutting?
✔✔ Proper ventilation is necessary to disperse harmful fumes and gases produced during
welding and cutting, preventing respiratory issues.
What should be worn to protect the eyes and face during welding?
✔✔ A welding helmet with an appropriate shade lens should be worn to protect the eyes and
face from intense light and UV radiation.
What is the purpose of fire watch during welding?
✔✔ A fire watch is responsible for monitoring the work area during and after welding operations
to ensure there are no fire hazards.
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, How should compressed gas cylinders be stored safely?
✔✔ Compressed gas cylinders should be stored upright, secured to prevent tipping, and kept
away from heat sources or flammable materials.
Why is it important to check welding equipment before use?
✔✔ Checking welding equipment before use ensures it is in proper working condition, reducing
the risk of accidents and improving efficiency.
What is the main risk associated with welding near flammable materials?
✔✔ The main risk is the potential for fire, as welding sparks can ignite flammable materials and
cause an explosion or fire.
How should a welding area be prepared to prevent accidents?
✔✔ The welding area should be cleared of flammable materials, well-ventilated, and equipped
with fire extinguishers and proper protective equipment.
What is the risk of inhaling welding fumes?
✔✔ Inhaling welding fumes can cause respiratory issues, dizziness, headaches, and long-term
health problems such as lung disease.
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