Which safety statement is true regarding cad welding?

• A. Fire Hazards Must Be Removed Prior to Welding
• B. Fire Hazards Can Be Ignored
• C. Only Water Hazards Matter
• D. There Are No Safety Hazards

Answer: (A)

Removing fire hazards before welding is essential because welding sparks and heat can ignite any combustible material in the work area. Even materials that look innocuous—rags, solvents, oils, paints, wood, and packaging—can catch fire from a small spark or hot metal, so they must be moved away or protected. A clean, organized space, plus access to a fire extinguisher and, if needed, a fire watch, greatly reduces the chance of a fire starting during welding. This safety rule applies regardless of other potential hazards, since the immediate risk from sparks is so high. The other statements ignore this fundamental risk, suggesting hazards can be neglected, focusing on unrelated concerns, or denying safety hazards altogether.