Appendix E: Assessment Checklists

Student Name

Is aware of and constantly practises personal safety and safety for others.

Reports accidents.

Prepares a safe working environment.

Ensure availability of approved protective equipment.

Inspects and controls exposure to fumes, vapor, and dust.

Determines noise levels and eye safety and takes necessary precautions for personal safety and safety of others.

Controls exposure to welding radiation.

Knows how to operate fire extinguishers.

Utilizes gas cylinders.

Ensures correct procedures for movement and storage of gas cylinders and safe use of gas cylinders.

Recognizes and determines disposition of empty, damaged, or leaking cylinders.

Keeps tools in safe condition.

Practices correct manual lifting techniques.

Student Name

Checks the condition of the workstation, welding equipment, and personal protective equipment.

Puts up adequate screening to protect people in the immediate area.

Ensures proper ventilation.

Makes sure all connections are correctly attached.

Checks for the proper shielding and wire electrode.

Adjusts the machine for the appropriate wire speed, voltage, and amperage.

Turns on shielding gas and checks flow meter.

Uses the proper personal protective equipment.

Posts fire watch if necessary.

Turns on machine.

Carefully removes and cools all hot welding materials.

Turns off power supply to welder, shuts off shielding gas, and closes the cylinder valve.

Hangs up all cables and stores equipment as directed.

Cleans up the work station.