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Soldering Safety Quiz

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Questions:
  1. Ensure adequate | |. Solder may contain lead. DO NOT breathe fumes from soldering or desoldering operations.
  2. Clamp work securely while performing soldering or desoldering. Use a vice or other approved clamping systems to keep your hands | |.
  3. Use heat sinks to protect circuit components. Do not apply excessive heat or apply heat for excessive | |.
  4. Beware of hot soldering irons and components. Make sure others are aware of hot tools. Switch off and/or | | soldering tools when not in use. Allow to cool before storing.
  5. When working with used circuit boards, make sure desolder or solder area is clean and | | or grease before applying heat.
  6. Be aware of the | | of your soldering iron or pencil while it is hot, or cooling. Make sure you place the hot iron in an appropriate holder to prevent heat or fire damage.
  7. When soldering wire connections, make sure the wires are tightly | |. Use appropriate covering like heat shrink tubing or twist-on connectors to protect the splice. Do not use wires with melted insulation or exposed conductors.
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