What items of Personal Protective Equipment are worn by the people in the video?

Sandals, sunglasses and a newspaper hat.

Long sleeved coats, overalls, leather shoes.

Safety glasses, welder's mask, welding gloves.

What other protective measures can be seen during the video?

Lightproof screens/Light insulating curtains.

Safety signage & Fume extraction systems.

Safe operating procedures and demonstrations.

According to the video, which welding types are most likely to cause hazards?

The ones with that attract bugs.

What can result from exposure to Ultraviolet and Infrared Light Rays?

Permanant eye damage and burning of the skin.

What are some short term symptoms of Arc Eye or Welder's Flash?

Extreme eye pain, headaches, nausea.

Infections, conjunctivitis, excessive winking.

Mig Welding Hazards & Ppe.

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MIG Welding is dangerous and can result in serious short term and long term medical complications. It is important that you know about these dangers and their preventatives as you will come up against these hazards when completing your barbeque in the school workshop.

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1.

What items of Personal Protective Equipment are worn by the people in the video?
- A.
  
  Sandals, sunglasses and a newspaper hat.
- B.
  
  Long sleeved coats, overalls, leather shoes.
- C.
  
  Safety glasses, welder's mask, welding gloves.
- D.
  
  Both B & C
Correct Answer
D. Both B & C

Explanation
Different situations, different jobs call for different PPE. The video shows a variety of workplace signs and PPE. It is important that if a workplace sign indicates an item of PPE should be worn, that you wear it. Follow the signs and use common sense when conducting metal work.

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2.

What other protective measures can be seen during the video?
- A.
  
  Lightproof screens/Light insulating curtains.
- B.
  
  Safety signage & Fume extraction systems.
- C.
  
  Safe operating procedures and demonstrations.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.

Explanation
If they aren't immediately obvious in the video, think about what we use in the school workshop?

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3.

According to the video, which welding types are most likely to cause hazards?
- A.
  
  Oxy Acetylene.
- B.
  
  Oxy Acetylene & Electric Arc.
- C.
  
  Glue & Sticky Tape.
- D.
  
  The ones with that attract bugs.
Correct Answer
B. Oxy Acetylene & Electric Arc.

Explanation
Oxy Acetylene welding is a very dangerous welding exercise, as is Electric Arc Welding. Both have many risks and present many hzards which can be controlled by safe operating procedures and personal protective equipment.

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4.

What can result from exposure to Ultraviolet and Infrared Light Rays?
- A.
  
  A year long tan.
- B.
  
  Excessive facial hair.
- C.
  
  Permanant eye damage and burning of the skin.
- D.
  
  Speech problems.
Correct Answer
C. Permanant eye damage and burning of the skin.

Explanation
Think about the words ultraviolet and infrared. What are they assosciated with?

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5.

What steps can be taken to prevent welding hazards in the workshop?
- A.
  
  Identify risks.
- B.
  
  Evaluate hazards.
- C.
  
  Establish Control Methods.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.

Explanation
If you missed it in the video, think back to the Work Method Statement we developed in class.

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6.

What are some short term symptoms of Arc Eye or Welder's Flash?
- A.
  
  Dry eyeballs.
- B.
  
  Extreme eye pain, headaches, nausea.
- C.
  
  Infections, conjunctivitis, excessive winking.
- D.
  
  Blindness.
Correct Answer
B. Extreme eye pain, headaches, nausea.

Explanation
You will know if and when you get Arc Eye. It is immediately noticeable and defined by the symptoms listed in the correct answer.

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7.

What are some long term problems caused by exposure to radiant energy or Welder's Flash?
- A.
  
  Skin cancer.
- B.
  
  Burns to the retina.
- C.
  
  Cateracts.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.

Explanation
Eye damage and skin damage are the two most common negative complications experienced by welders.

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