Title: Follow safe practices in SMAW operations, adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
Course: Agricultural Fabrication and Emerging Technologies (18404) > Section: Performing Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Operations

Following safe practices should include

- describing and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for SMAW operations (e.g., proper clothing, ear and eye protection, respiratory protection)
- explaining and guarding against hazards (e.g., electrical, heat, light, fumes)
- discussing and implementing the proper methods for ventilating the welding area
- explaining and demonstrating how to prevent and extinguish different types of fires (e.g., type A, B, C, and D fire extinguishers)
- discussing the safety requirements, selection, and proper usage of hand and power tools
- implementing hand and power tool safety requirements (e.g., metal files, chipping hammers, portable and stationary grinders, portable and stationary drills, metal cutting machines)
- explaining and discussing SDS literature
- explaining and demonstrating the proper procedures for SMAW operations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the hazards associated with SMAW operations? What PPE would address each of these hazards, and how?
- What is the purpose of a welding helmet?
- What shade lenses should be used for arc welding up to the 250-amp rating?
- What is meant by the term flash in welding?
- Why should synthetic fibers not be worn while welding?
- Why is it important to remove flammable materials and fumes from the work area?