2.4 Chapter Conclusion

Douglas Rupik, M.Ed., JIW

Summary

Even though your employer is required to provide you with safety training and a safe work environment, you should make your own personal safety a top priority. Be aware of safe practices and potential hazards you may face. Remember, how you treat your health and well-being affects not only you but all of the people who care about and depend on you as well.

Review Questions

  1. Who is legally responsible for safety in the workplace?
  2. What should you do if you cannot correct an unsafe condition in the workplace?
  3. Describe an example of an unsafe condition.
  4. What hazardous fume is produced by welding stainless steel?
  5. What is the number one cause of fatalities on the job site?
  6. OSHA has helped reduce job site fatalities by
    1. 60%
    2. 80%
    3. 10%
    4. 55%
    5. Fatalities have actually increased
  7. Which of these rights do you have as a worker?
    1. The right to receive safety training in a language you understand
    2. The right to work with machines that are safe
    3. The right to receive required safety equipment (PPE) for the job
    4. The right to be protected from toxic chemicals
    5. All of the above
  8. If you see an unsafe condition, what should you do?
    1. Correct the unsafe condition if possible; if not, secure the area and notify your supervisor
    2. Document the unsafe condition so you can answer questions accurately
    3. Enter the area for closer examination to verify whether it is unsafe
    4. If you are not qualified, you should leave the job site immediately
    5. None of the above
  9. What is a serious health hazard presented by welding fumes?
    1. Low visibility from the smoke
    2. Soot that could jam moving parts
    3. Heavy metals that are carcinogenic
    4. Skin irritation that causes rashes
  10. What are the most common injuries welders may experience on the job?
    1. Eye damage
    2. Electric shock
    3. Burns
    4. All of the above
    5. None of the above
  11. What rules must be followed in lockout/ tag out
    1. All equipment must be de-energized before repair if it could hurt someone
    2. When equipment is de-energized, the person or persons working on it should have their own padlock to keep the power from being turned back on
    3. When equipment is locked out, there should be a tag explaining who locked it out and why it is locked out
    4. All of the above
    5. None of the above
  12. How important is OSHA to your future career as a welder?
  13. If an employer asks you to violate safety rules, what would you do?
  14. What do you see as the most hazardous aspect of a career in welding?
  15. How do you think neglecting safety early in your career will affect your health in later life?

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