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What is the primary risk associated with welding galvanized steel without proper ventilation?
Welding galvanized steel (steel coated with zinc) releases zinc fumes. Inhaling these fumes can cause 'zinc fume fever,' characterized by flu-like symptoms. Pro
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Question: What is the primary risk associated with welding galvanized steel without proper ventilation?
Answer options: ✅ Zinc fume fever
- Radiation sickness
- Electrical shock
- Hearing loss
Correct answer: Zinc fume fever
Explanation: Welding galvanized steel (steel coated with zinc) releases zinc fumes. Inhaling these fumes can cause 'zinc fume fever,' characterized by flu-like symptoms. Proper ventilation is crucial to prevent this.
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