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E. Specialist: HVACR – pipefitting and welding A free question from our original HS&E PFW practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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You are planning how to control fume from welding pipework in a workshop.

What does HSE expect first?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Opening the doors and hoping for a breeze
  2. B. Welding faster so there is less fume
  3. C. Engineering controls, typically local exhaust ventilation
  4. D. A desk fan blowing the fume away from the welder
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Natural ventilation isn't enough.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Fume still needs controlling.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE expects exposure to welding fume to be controlled using engineering controls, typically local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. HSE expects engineering controls, typically LEV.

Explanation

Control welding fume with engineering controls, typically LEV.

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