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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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A welder has sore, gritty eyes after arc welding without a proper visor.

What is arc eye?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Tired eyes from working late shifts
  2. B. A permanent change of eye colour
  3. C. A radiation injury to the front of the eye
  4. D. Dust stuck under the eyelid from grinding nearby
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Arc eye is caused by welding radiation.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Arc eye is an injury to the cornea.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says arc eye is an acute injury to the front of the eye (the cornea) after exposure to radiation from welding.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Arc eye is caused by welding radiation.

Explanation

Arc eye is a radiation injury to the cornea. Use proper eye and face protection.

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