Torching Equipment

Fire Extinguishers

Pre-Job In-Progress

Post-Job

Safe Practices Potpourri

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Question 1 - 10

Part of the regulator that must always be kept clean.

Answer 1 – 10

What is the “Vent Hole”

Vent Hole

Question 1 - 20

Never use a torch missing this part.

Answer 1 – 20

What is the “Stand”

Question 1 - 30

If a pressure regulator leaks check to see if this part is in place.

Answer 1 – 30

What is an “O” ring

“O” Ring

Question 1 - 40

Use this tool to light a torch.

Answer 1 – 40

What is a “striker”

Question 1 - 50

Used for quick application of field rolls.

Answer 1 – 50 What is a “Torch Trolley” or “Dragon Wagon”

Question 2 - 10

What words does the term PASS stand for?

Answer 2 – 10

Question 2 - 20

Two of these must be within 10’ of torching operations.

Answer 2 – 20

What is two 4A-60BC fire extinguishers

Question 2 - 30

This must be in the fire extinguisher to ensure it has not been used.

Answer 2 – 30

What is a plastic seal band in place through the release pin.

Question 2 - 40

The safe distance that a fire extinguisher should be from a propane tank.

Answer 2 – 40

What is no closer than 10 feet

10 feet

Question 2 - 50

The types of fires a class A fire extinguisher should be used on.

Answer 2 – 50 What is• Wood• Paper• Plastic • Cloth

Question 3 - 10

Must be performed for 2-hours after last torch is turned off.

Answer 3 – 10

What is fire watch

Question 3 - 20

Secure in the center of the roof during fire watch duties

Answer 3 – 20

What are LP tanks

Question 3 - 30

Helps detect if under membrane smoldering or fire is occurring.

Answer 3 – 30

What is a Infrared Heat Detector

Questions 3 – 40

Eliminates hazards before the job starts

Answer 3 – 40

What is a Pre-Job Inspection

Question 3 - 50

Does not have to be CERTA certified but must be knowledgeable in his/her duties

Answer 3 – 50

What is the person performing fire watch

Question 4 - 10

Safest way to avoid fire hazards when torching at walls, penetrations, roof edges and unseen areas.

Answer 4 – 10

What is torch-and –flop method

Question 4 - 20

¾ inch perlite¾ inch fiberglass¼ inch glass faced gypsum board

Answer 4 – 20

What are acceptable thermal barrier insulation boards

Question 4 - 30

Used for direct torching at walls and penetrations if acceptable thermal air barrier is in place.

Answer 4 – 30

What is a Detail Torch

Question 4 - 40

Shut off the torch

Answer 4 – 40 What is if you leave a torch unattended

Question 4 - 50

A lit torch must only be placed here

Answer 4 – 50 What is the “Stand”

Question 5 - 10

All torch applicators should be trained in these safe practices.

Answer 5 – 10

• Fire hazards recognition• LP equipment safety• Wear appropriate PPE• Proper use of a fire extinguisher

Question 5 - 20

Up to date inspection tags on the fire extinguishers provide guarantee that….

Answer 5 – 20

What is fully charged

Question 5 - 30

Careless torch activities lead to this.

Answer 5 – 30

What is unemployment

Question 5 - 40

Never torch directly to

Answer 5 – 40 What are Combustible Substrates

Question 5 - 50

Roofs on types of businesses that we should never torch to

Answer 5 – 50 What are Restaurants and Laundromats