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Lampworking Safety Quiz
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When you ignite your torch what is the proper order you open the valves
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open the oxygen valve, ignite your flame with a match, then add propane to the mix
have a flame ready, open your propane valve, ignite your propane then add oxygen to the mix
open either valve first, ignite your flame with a match, then open the other valve
What personal protective equipment should be worn when operating your lampworking torch?
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reading glasses
gloves
glasses with didymium lenses
apron
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which of the following should NEVER be kept directly in the flame of your torch
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your clothing
glass you are working with
any part of anyone's body
graphite or tweezers
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Why should synthetic clothes never be worn when operating the lampworking torch
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They are too expensive
they feel funny on your skin
They are highly flammable and can melt to your skin
they reflect the heat away from your body
what is the purpose of the fume hood
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the upward draft of air keeps the torch operating correctly
if the isnt enough airflow in the area the glass cant get hot enough
it pulls any toxic fumes up and away from the workspace so no one breathes them in
the white noise helps you concentrate and you will produce better work
when you set down a piece of hot glass which way should the hot side be pointing towards
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either north or south depending on the time of day
the hot end should be facing away from you so you don't grab it
the hot end should be facing towards you so if you touch it you know its hot
it doesnt matter
if you are melting glass into a marble and drops on the table what should you do
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immediately flee and find the closest adult
nothing, it will fall off the table soon enough
warn everyone else at the table, having everyone move back, pause and use a grabbing tool to pick it up
turn your torch up to the maximum setting and then do so for every torch on the table creating a heat base to knock down the glass particles
what are some dangers of working with glass
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glass is reflective and hard to see if its clear
Glass is extremely sharp
Once glass has been heated it stays hot for a long time
glass is slippery when wet
If you ever drop a hot piece of glass you are tempted to grab it
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at what setting should the kiln be set at if you are working with borosilicate glass (to keep the kiln at 1050 degree
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which of these items are safe to put and leave in the kiln when it is on
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tweezers
food you want to warm up
glass objects you want to anneal
graphite tools
where is the switch to turn on the fume hood
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in the lampworking area
in the jewerly area
in the kitchen area
in the back of the ceramics area
what should you do when you are done working in the lampworking area
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clean your torch
turn off the propane and oxygen tanks then bleed the lines
turn off the fume hood
if no one else is working turn off the kilns you have used
clean up your workspace
think about the meaning of life
pay for your gas usage
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What are things you should ALWAYS do with your torch
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safely ignite and use it
clean it after every use
don't touch the barrel of the torch while it is on or has been in use recently
when you close the valves close them just finger tight to make sure it is really off
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