Cut metals.

Cutting should include

• undergoing safety instruction and testing prior to operating power tools, machinery, or equipment

• following all required safety procedures and instructions for the assigned task/application
• wearing required PPE for the selected task/application to prevent electric shock, burns, and contact with intense heat, fire, sparks, hot slag/debris, radiation, intense arc light, fumes, oxides, and noise for plasma arc cutting
• head – helmet, caps, bandanas
• face – face shields
• eye protection – goggles, face shield, and /or safety glasses with appropriate lens shade
• hand – gloves
• foot – rubber/leather boot
• skin protection – welding apparel
• lungs - respiratory mask
• ears (hearing) protection - ear plugs, earmuffs
  
  
• using selected cutting techniques (e.g., oxy fuel gas, plasma arc)
• examining cut surfaces
• shutting down equipment properly. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why are various methods needed for cutting metals?
• Why is it important to always perform a leak test before using a torch?
• What are the proper procedures for shutting down the plasma cutter? The oxyacetylene welding unit?