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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 pipefitter feels flu-like after welding galvanised pipe.

What is this usually linked to?

Choose one answer.

A. Hay fever from outdoor work in the summer
B. Weil's disease from rats in the plant room
C. Too much coffee on the early shift
D. Metal fume fever

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

A. Wrong: Wrong. It is linked to galvanised metal fume.
B. Wrong: Wrong. It is linked to galvanised metal fume.
C. Wrong: Wrong. It is linked to galvanised metal fume.
D. Right: Right. HSE says metal fume fever is usually linked to welding or hot work on galvanised metals. Its symptoms are flu-like.

Explanation

Welding galvanised metal can cause metal fume fever. Control the fume.

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