Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Course List)
Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305494695
Author: Larry Jeffus
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 13R

Why is it unsafe to carry butane lighters or matches in your pockets while welding?

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Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Course List)

Ch. 2 - What fabric(s) are the best choice to wear as...Ch. 2 - Describe the ideal work shirt, pants, boots, and...Ch. 2 - Why is it unsafe to carry butane lighters or...Ch. 2 - What special protective items can be worn to...Ch. 2 - Why must eye protection be worn at all times in...Ch. 2 - What types of injuries can occur to the ears...Ch. 2 - What types of protection are available to protect...Ch. 2 - What types of information should be covered in a...Ch. 2 - Name two types of respirators and describe how...Ch. 2 - List the materials that can give off dangerous...Ch. 2 - Why must metal that has been used before be...Ch. 2 - Under what conditions can natural ventilation be...Ch. 2 - Name two advantages of recycling scrap metal.Ch. 2 - When must forced ventilation be used?Ch. 2 - Who must be provided with safety data sheets...Ch. 2 - Describe an acceptable storage area for a cylinder...Ch. 2 - How must high-pressure gas cylinders be stored so...Ch. 2 - What should be done with a leaking cylinder if the...Ch. 2 - Why is it important for acetylene cylinders to not...Ch. 2 - What is hot work?Ch. 2 - How far away should highly combustible materials...Ch. 2 - When is a fire watch needed?Ch. 2 - List the four types of fire extinguishers and the...Ch. 2 - Why is it important to have a planned maintenance...Ch. 2 - Why is it important to keep a welding area clean?Ch. 2 - What should you do if you have to leave a piece of...Ch. 2 - Why must a mushroomed chisel or hammer be...Ch. 2 - What causes most electric shock in the welding...Ch. 2 - According to the Welding Safety Checklist in...Ch. 2 - What can happen if too much power is being carried...Ch. 2 - Why must equipment be turned off and unplugged...Ch. 2 - According to Table 2-2, what gauge wire size would...Ch. 2 - What is a GFCI?Ch. 2 - List five safety tips for safe extension cord use.Ch. 2 - List 10 safety rules for the safe use of portable...Ch. 2 - Why is it important to not weld when everything is...Ch. 2 - List two types of grinders used by welders.Ch. 2 - How close to the grinding stone face should the...Ch. 2 - Name metal cutting machines used in the welding...Ch. 2 - Describe how a person should safely lift a heavy...Ch. 2 - List the things that should be inspected on a...Ch. 2 - List and explain five ladder use safety rules.
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