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Welding Part 2

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 1. 

When arc welding, or when handling any type of electrical equipment, you must be sure that the floor you’re standing on is ________________ and that your hands are dry.
 

 

 2. 

Before switching on the welding unit, all connections must be checked to be sure they are fastened tightly. A loose connection can cause _____________ or a fire.
 

 

 3. 

Be sure the _____________ is in place and firmly secured. The work must be properly grounded before you begin welding.
 

 

 4. 

Be sure the _____________ on the electrode holder are in place and in good condition.
 

 

 5. 

Be sure the cables are in good condition. The cables must be clean, dry, and free of any oil or _____________.
 

 

 6. 

Cables should be placed where no one will ____________ over them.
 

 

 7. 

_____________ the welding unit when it is not in use.
 

 

 8. 

Use _______________ or curtains to protect the other people in the shop from the flash.
 

 

 9. 

______________ everyone in the area before you strike an arc.
 

 

 10. 

Use the _____________ and the correct type of electrode for the type of welding you’re doing.
 

 

 11. 

Never touch an electrode with your hands when you have welded with it. The electrode tip gets ______________.
 

 

 12. 

________________ leave electrodes or electrode stubs on the floor.
 

 

 13. 

The electrode tip should never come in contact with anything except the _______________ that‘s to be welded.
 

 

 14. 

Don’t raise or lower your welding helmet with the same hand that’s holding the _____________.
 

 

 15. 

If the welding equipment isn’t working properly, of if any of the cables or connections get hot, turn off the welding unit and report the problem to your _______________.
 

 

 16. 

Use _____________ or large pliers to handle the work while it is still hot.
 

 

 17. 

Keep the work area ______________ and clear of nay clutter or tools that aren’t being used.
 

 

 18. 

Never fool around or _______________ in the welding shop.
 

 

 19. 

_______________ any accident, near-accidents or injury to the to the instructor immediately.
 

 

 20. 

Tell your instructor about any _______________ condition that you may notice. Everyone’ cooperation is needed to make the shop a safe place to work.
 

 



 
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