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HS&E Operatives practice question: Hot work and welding (4 of 7) D. High risk activities A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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A welder is working near a walkway that other workers use.
What helps protect the people walking past?
Choose one answer.
A A. Welding only in the darkB B. Nothing, as only the welder is at riskC C. Screens around the welding areaD D. Telling people not to look at the weldingShow the answer and explanation Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Working in the dark makes other hazards worse and doesn't protect anyone.B. Wrong: Wrong. Arc light and UV can harm people nearby too.C. Right: Right. HSE says screens protect passers-by and nearby workers from the welding arc light, which can cause arc eye.D. Wrong: Wrong. People may glance by accident. Screens give proper protection.Explanation Arc welding gives off intense light and UV. Use screens to protect people nearby, and the welder needs filtered eye protection.
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