Employees are responsible for

• A. Avoiding potential hazardous exposure with safe work practices and well-maintained PPE
• B. Only managers are responsible
• C. No responsibility
• D. Reporting to supervisor only

Answer: (A)

In welding safety, employees are responsible for protecting themselves and others by using safe work practices and keeping their PPE in good condition. This means wearing the right PPE (like a properly shaded welding helmet, gloves, jacket, and hearing protection), inspecting PPE before use for damage, and replacing or repairing it as needed. It also includes following procedures to control hazards—maintaining good ventilation, guarding, storing materials safely, and using proper techniques to minimize sparks and fumes. Responsibility isn’t limited to managers or to reporting hazards only; daily actions and gear maintenance by workers are essential to prevent hazardous exposure.