Torching Equipment Fire Extinguishers Pre-Job In-Progress Post-Job Safe Practices Potpourri

Question Part of the regulator that must always be kept clean.

Answer 1 – 10 What is the “Vent Hole” Vent Hole

Question Never use a torch missing this part.

Answer 1 – 20 What is the “Stand”

Question 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 Use this tool to light a torch.

Answer 1 – 40 What is a “striker”

Question Used for quick application of field rolls.

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

Question What words does the term PASS stand for?

Answer 2 – 10

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

Answer 2 – 20 What is two 4A-60BC fire extinguishers

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

Answer 2 – 50 What is Wood Paper Plastic Cloth

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

Answer 3 – 10 What is fire watch

Question Secure in the center of the roof during fire watch duties

Answer 3 – 20 What are LP tanks

Question 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 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 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 ¾ inch perlite ¾ inch fiberglass ¼ inch glass faced gypsum board

Answer 4 – 20 What are acceptable thermal barrier insulation boards

Question 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 Shut off the torch

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

Question A lit torch must only be placed here

Answer 4 – 50 What is the “Stand”

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

Answer 5 – 20 What is fully charged

Question Careless torch activities lead to this.

Answer 5 – 30 What is unemployment

Question Never torch directly to

Answer 5 – 40 What are Combustible Substrates

Question Roofs on types of businesses that we should never torch to

Answer 5 – 50 What are Restaurants and Laundromats