Safety Interview Study Guide Updated Version
Safety Interview Study Guide Updated Version
a) V:1 = H: .75 (3/4) slope angle 53’ strength : 1.5 ton/sq.ft example : clay
b) V:1 = H: 1 (1) slope angle 45’ strength : 0.5 ton – 1.5 ton/sq.ft example : slit
c) V:1 = H: 1.5 (1 ½) slope angle 34’ strength : less than 0.5 ton/sq.ft example : sand
29) 38-45 Inches Top rail from edge to working platform
30) Up wind or cross wind direction where we go in case of leak emergency
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31) Powder activated tools what to need how to operate this tool manufacturer trainings
32) Whip Arrestor connection in the host of air blower
33) Type K fire Extinguisher Use in Kitchen fire
34) 5000 LBS (2268 KG) Max anchorage point of harness
35) Double lanyard w/ shock absorber characterized of harness
36) 24hrs Initial report
37) 72hrs Final report
38) 200 LBS Guard rail can carry 90kg
39) 20.0 to 23.5% Aramco standard for oxygen have
40) 10 ppm h2s TLD Not allowable h2s was presence
41) Reverse Audible Alarm When truck reverse
42) Chipping of smoke detector Low Battery
43) Loto No key Duplicate
44) Sole Board used if the elevated area you erect was soft
45) Sign scaffolding tag SA certified scaffolding supervisor and inspector
46) Scaffolding bases 1.5 times the dept of excavation
47) Deadman switch switch for power tools
48) Anti two block device put to stop hoist
49) 15psi max acetylene allowed
50) Rigger SA Aramco certified rigger
51) Flagman Need for heavy equipment
52) Hole Watcher Need for hole watch
53) Screw Jack Tool use to level the scaffold (2/3rd portion)
54) 20ft (6.1m) Distance of oxygen cylinder to combustible materials (
55) 40ton approved critical lift plan
56) SA certified heavy equipment
57) Smell of H2s odorless or rotten egg
58) Crane/Man lift not allowed 32 km/h (20 mph) (17.4 knots) (9m/sec)
59) Man basket not allowed 25 km/h (15 mph) (13 knots) (7 m/sec)
60) 1.2m confined space excavation
61) 1% LEL no hot works will be allowed
62) Hot work Permit Required using heavy equipment inside plant
63) 40kph Speed limit Aramco
64) 100ppm Not allowed to work CSE (10ppm only)
65) Check Coupler installed underneath the trapeze
66) FM/UL Standard approved for cable electricity, Fire Extinguishers
67) 2ft minimum distance of crane swing tail from any structure (all swing equipment)
68) 5 to 10ppm LEL no hot work will be done, breathing apparatus must be use
69) Critical Lift Plan Lifting near pipelines
72) Do not use air pressure to personnel
73) APS Air pressure system
74) WCC Welding cable connector
75) ABCDE Types of fire
76) ABC Types of excavation slope
77) RPM of tools should be less than RPM of disc
78) Mechanical tools shall not to be used 3m,10ft underground utility
79) Wire rope clip distance 6x the diameter
80) 30 days pressure gauge should be inspected
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81) Load Chart Document consult before lifting
82) 2/3 threaded portion of screw jack is allowed
83) Spark Arrestor internal combustion engine
84) Back d ring lanyard attached
85) Third Party inspection breathing air compressor
86) Blinding maximum protection
87) Lock Out/Hold Tag it prevent injury or loss from the release of store energy
88) 1.8/6ft required full body harness (FBH)
89) 54 degree Celsius do not store cylinder of temp exceeding
90) 3m/10ft available distance of fire extinguisher
92) Gl 2.100 work permit system
93) Gl 7.028 crane lift types procedures
94) Gl 8.001 safety requirements for scaffold
95) SAES Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
96) CSM construction safety manual
97) CSSP contractor site safety program
98) LPD Loss prevention program
99) ERP Emergency response plan
100) ERT Emergency Response Team
101) CSAR contractor safety administrative requirements
102) WSSM work site safety manual
103) GS gulf standards
104) ASTM American safety for testing and material
105) EN European standard
106) SACSD Saudi aramco consulting services department
107) SAES Saudi aramco engineering standard
108) SAEP Saudi aramco engineering procedure
109) SAPO Saudi aramco proponent organization
110) scaffold types used in Saudi aramco
a) tube & coupler b) system c) fabricated tubular
d) bracket e) underhung f) mobile scaffold
111) cover all swears in hydrocarbon facilities within 23m (75 feet
112) 30 minute fire watch remain after job
113) welding cable continues 3m (10 feet to electrode holder without defect
114) light a torch use striker only
115) 2m (6.5 feet don’t use vehicle or other equipment near excavation
116) anchor point 2268 kg (5000 lb
117) use ladder slope 4:1 (75 angle)
118) 100 ppm h2s don’t enter in confined space
119) 5 steps of risk assessment
1) identify the hazard 2) identify the people who might be harm and how
3) evaluate the risk and decide on precautions 4) record the significant findings and implement them
5) review and update as necessary
120) restricted area 23m area from Aramco fence in horizontal & 15m vertical
121) fire triangle 1) fuel (starving) 2) heat (cooling) 3) oxygen (smothering)
122) what is safety? It is a condition which gives you freedom from hazard, risk, accident which may cause injury ordamage
and loss to material or even death.
123) hazard? Something that has potential to cause harm
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124) risk? Risk is likelihood of the hazard.
125) accident? An accident is defined as unplanned event that results in personal injury or property damage.
126) incident? An incident is defined as unplanned event that does not result in personal injury but may result
in property damage. Example- like bank robbery
127) GI general instructions
128) IDLH immediately danger to life and health
129) CSM construction safety manual
130) PWAS proximity warning alarm system
131) material storage yards shall not be closer than 15m (50 ft) to any other structure.
132) 0.2m (2 feet) below or above stairways / ladder / ramps required
133) gas test information required for confined space?
a) Combustible gases/vapors : any reading above 0% lel : no hot work allows
: 5% lel – 10% lel : BA set must be used
: 10 % lel or above : no work (or confined space entry) allowed
b)Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) : 10 ppm or above : BA set must be use (below 10 ppm no need to use)
:10 ppm – 100 ppm : division head must sign the permit
: 100 ppm or above : no work (or confined space entry) allowed
c) (Oxygen (O2) : less than 20.0% :BA set must use & division head sign permit
: above 23.5% : no work allowed
d) Carbon Monoxide (CO) : 35 ppm – 1200 ppm : BA set must be used (below 35 ppm no need to use)
: 1000 ppm or above : no confined space entry allowed
134) what is inury? Harmful condition sustained by the body as a result of an accident.
135) near miss? Anything that has the potential to cause harm but nothing happen.
136) simple sling hitches technique? First spouse/assume we have 1 ton capacity sling belt
Straight lift = 1 ton : choked lift = 0.8 ton : basket lift = 2 ton
137) scaffold shorter than 6m (20ft) shall be completed and tags signed by the certified scaffold supervisor
138) scaffold taller than 6m (20ft) tag and signed by certified scaffold supervisor and inspector
139) special scaffold 38m (125ft) require additional review by SA consulting services dept
140) types of hazards / category of hazards
a) Physical : noise, vibration, illumination etc
b) Accidental : falls, trip, slip, struck by, burns, cut, injury, fire, explosion, shocks ets
c) Chemical : dust, fumes, smoke, hazardous chemical etc
d) Ergonomic : manual handling, overcrowding, lifting, seating positions etc
e) Biological : virus, bacteria, fungi etc
f) Psychological : overwork, tiredness, abuse, harassment etc
Risk Assessment
Sr# Activity Hazard Possible Existing Control Measures Probability X severity Impact level Additional Control Measures Residual Impact
Outcome
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207) confined space entry requirements
208) what is schedule D in SA contractor should conduct safety assessment by 3rd party auditor
209) scaffold pictures to observe what is (Post,standard), (Transoms,Bearers), & (runner,Ledgers).
1) What is the grade of the supplied air for hood and respirators during abrasive blasting?
a) A b) B c) C d) D
2) Who is allowed to perform abrasive blasting?
a) All Saudi Aramco employees and Contractor b) All Saudi Aramco employees and Contractor with 3rd party certification
c) All SA certified employees and Contractor d) Contractor abrasive blasters
3) Flammable materials storage areas cannot be located within of other buildings or Structures:
a) 25 ft b) 50 ft
c) 50 meters d) 100 ft
4) Keep stored O2 cylinders separated from fuel gas cylinders by or by a high noncombustible barrier.
a) 20ft, 10ft b) 15ft, 5ft
c) 20ft, 5ft d) 10ft, 5ft
5) At what concentration of H2S will loss of consciousness and death occur within minutes?
a) 100 ppm b) 250 ppm
c) 500 ppm d) 1000 ppm
6) If someone is injured on your job site, a preliminary written report must be submitted to the Saudi
Aramco PMT within period of time and final report within :
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a) 2 hours, 48 hours b) 24 hours, 72 hours
c) 8 hours, 72 hours d) 1 hour, 48 hours
7) Guardrail systems shall be able to withstand, without failure a force of at least lbs. applied in any
downward or horizontal direction at any point on the top rail or equivalent member.
a) 200 (LBS (91 kg) b) 300
c) 400 d) 500
8) What is the minimum concentration of H2S that is considered immediately dangerous to life and Health (IDLH)
a) 10 ppm b) 50 ppm
c) 100 ppm d) 500 ppm
9) The maximum working pressure on an acetylene gauge is psig.
a) 7 b) 10
c) 15 (PSI) d) 20
10) Which is the correct procedure to de-energize an electric circuit?
a) Lock, tag, clear and try. b) Lock, tag, try and clear.
c) Tag, lock, clear and try. d) None of the above.
11) What is the maximum voltage of a portable electric tool?
a) 110 V b) 115 V
c) 125 V (voltage) d) 220 V
12) Crane operation shall be stopped at wind speed above km/h.
a) 24 b) 28
c) 32 d) 36
13) The contractor shall provide one toilet for every worker.
a) 15 b) 20
c) 35 d) 50
14) When there are openings in roof work and/or at edges of roofs, and a fall hazard exist, barricades must be installed capable of
withstanding a force of:
a) 100 lbs (45.4 kg) b) 150 lbs (68 kg)
c) 200 lbs (91 kg) d) 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
15) The Saudi Aramco Sanitary Code states that:
a) Eating is allowed on the worksite. b) You shall provide one toilet for every 50 workers.
c) You shall provide drinking water and a dipper. d) None of the above.
16) Which answer is incorrect; Contractor Safety Officer shall:
a) Advise on ways to prevent injury to personnel, damage to property and fires.
b) Be the only person responsible for all health and safety at the worksite.
c) Look at ways to improve existing work methods.
d) Advise their management on changes in Safety requirements.
17) Handling and storage of flammable materials include:
a) Any metal container holding flammable liquid must be FM (or UL) labeled.
b) Transfer operation should be carried out with funnels and there should be on open flames within 6 meters (20 feet) of the operation
unless conditions warrant greater clearance.
c) Transportation must always be in (closed) plastic containers.
d) None of the above.
18) How long is a Work Permit usually valid?
a) 1 month b) 1 week
c) 1 shift d) 1 day
19) Fire extinguisher type B is used specifically for:
a) Wood, paper and fiber materials. b) Electrical fires.
c) Oil, solvents, paint, plastic and synthetic materials. d) None of the above.
20) When transferring an extremely flammable liquid from a 55 gallon drum via a hand pump to a small metal safety can, which of the
following provides the best protection?
a) Ground both containers. b) Bond both containers together.
c) Bond containers together and ground each to separate ground. d) Ground one container and then bond them to other.
21) In order to use stepladders safety
a) Two men should be on ladder at the same time to balance the ladder. b) Never stand on the top step.
c) Stepladder should be used to gain access to roofs or other elevated surfaces. d) Lean it against the wall for support.
22) What should people look for when inspecting hand tools before use?
a) Check the load rating. b) Missing or broken parts.
c) Electric rating. d) Load rating.
23) Which of the following is true concerning explosive proof equipment? Explosive proof equipment is allowed to
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operate in a flammable or explosive atmosphere because it is capable of:
a) The explosion if it happens will stay inside the container. b) Not producing sparks under any condition.
c) Operating below the auto ignition temperature. d) Shutting down the equipment serviced in an emergency.
24) How long should the appointed “Fire Watch” remain at the site of HOT work after the work has stopped?
a) 10 minutes b) 15 minutes
c) 20 minutes d) 30 minutes
25) The following lifts is/are considered as critical:
a) Multiple or tailing lifts. b) Night time crane lifts.
c) Crane suspended personnel platforms (man baskets). d) All of the above. e) A & C only.
26) Cranes shall be inspected by the crane operator .
a) Daily. b) Monthly.
c) Prior to each shift. d) Noon of the above.
27) When lifting over or adjacent to process piping, etc., what is required?
a) Hold Tag. b) Welding Machine.
c) Rigger 3. d) Hot Work Permit.
e) All of the above.
28) What is used to control suspended loads?
a) Slings. b) Guys.
c) Tag Lines. d) Shackles. e) All of the above.
29) Identify two things that must be done to make sure hand tools do not cause injury.
a) Properly ground and bond them. b) Inspect them and use them safely.
c) Check the Saudi Aramco approval. d) Check the certification and sticker.
30) Identify the hazard associated with hydro-testing.
a) Toxic exposure from the water used during testing. b) Unexpected failure of the equipment under test.
c) Release of hydrogen sulfide or hydrogen. d) Corrosive action of hydrogen on human skin.
31) Identify two things that should be done before using portable electrical equipment in damp or wet locations.
a) Install grounding clamps and discharge electricity. b) Discharge electricity and inspect the equipment.
c) Inspect the equipment and use GFCI. d) Tape all insulated wires and use GFCI.
32) The top edge height of top rails shall not be less than and not more than above the walking /
working surfaces of a platform.
a) 0.95 m (38 in) / 1.27 m (50 in) b) 089 m (35 in) / 1.15 m (45 in)
c) 0.95 m (38 in) / 1.15 m (45 in) d) 1.016 m (40 in) / 1.27 m (50 in)
33) What is the purpose of a hold tag?
a) To isolate or de-energize equipment. b) To work the job safety.
c) To explain the reason why the equipment is being locked out. d) All of the above.
34) Crane boom shall be kept feet from overhead power lines up to 50,00 volts and feet over 250,000 volts.
a) 10;20 b) 15;20
c) 10;25 d) 15;25
35) You need to inform the operator of heavy equipment to stop work. The operator is in the cab operation the
equipment and is wearing ear defenders. What should you do before approaching?
a) Shout loudly to the signal man. b) Establish eye contact with the signal man.
c) Establish eye contact with the operator. d) Shout loudly to the operator.
36) In order to store cylinders:
a) They should be stored in a safe, dry well ventilated place and secured.
b) Flammable substances should not be stored in the same area.
c) They should not be stored near a source of heat.
d) All off the above.
37) Compressed gas cylinder requirements include:
a) Don’t use cylinders that have dents, rust, gouges or burn marks. b) Mark empty cylinders as “MT”.
c) Remove from service any compressed gas cylinders in violation of the regulations. d) All of the above.
38) A ladder shall extend above the upper point of contact.
a) 1 meter (3 ft) b) 3 meters (10 ft)
c) 4 rungs d) 12 inches
39) Portable electric tools must be:
a) Insulated or double grounded. b) Single insulated or bonded.
c) Double insulated or grounded. d) Double grounded or de-energized.
40) A confined space must not be entered without wearing supplied-air respirators if the oxygen level is below:
a) 21 % b) 18 %
c) 25 % d) 19.5 %
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41) During which of the following activities should you wear a personal floatation device?
a) When boarding a boat. b) When on an offshore rig.
c) When disembarking from a barge. d) All of the above. e) A and C only.
42) What must you ensure when boarding a vessel from a pier?
a) You have a work permit. b) You have your luggage.
c) Winds are less than 20 knots. d) You have a safe access.
43) When performing crane operations on a vessel, what can affect control of crane loads?
a) Passing vessels. b) Drilling operations.
c) Wave Action. d) All of the above. e) A and C only.
44) Who is responsible for all safety onboard a marine vessel or barge?
a) Site PMT. b) Construction Manager.
c) Captain/Master. d) Safety Officer.
45) Why should you be aware of mooring ropes and wires?
a) Many ropes and wires are slack and can cause serious injury.
b) Many ropes and wires are at neck level and can present a choking hazard.
c) Many ropes and wires are under tension and can cause serious injury.
d) Many ropes and wires are at ankle level and can cause you to trip and fall.
46) Personnel basket shall not be permitted to transfer personnel when the wind speed exceeds or in rough weather.
a) 28 km/h (21 knots) b) 50 km/h (28 knots)
c) 13 km/s (7 knots) d) 25 km/h (14 knots)
47) What is the first thing you should do if a person falls in the water?
a) Inform the Captain/Maser. b) Shout “Man Overboard”.
c) Follow the directions of the Captain/Master. d) Throw a floatation device in the water.
48) How is transfer from boat to boat landing done safety?
a) Grab the knotted rope when the boat is at the BOTTOM of a swell; swing to the platform; PUSH off the boat with your feet.
b) Grab the knotted rope when the boat is at the TOP of a swell; swing to the platform; PUSH off with your feet.
c) Grab the knotted rope when the boat is in BETWEEN swells, swing to the platform; PUSH off the boat with your feet.
d) Grab the knotted rope when the boat is on top of the swell; swing to the platform using GRAVITY to pull you to the landing.
49) How should you stand on a moving personnel basket?
a) Lean forward, both feet on the basket rim, hold with both hands.
b) Stand straight, both feet on the basket rim, hold with both hands.
c) Lean backward, both feet on the basket rim, hold with both hands.
d) Stand straight, one foot on the basket rim, hold with both hands.
50) When can you transfer from a boat to a boat landing (or vice versa) using the swing rope technique?
a) If you have both hand free. b) During an emergency drill.
c) When the winds are light. d) After you have received the training.
1. Personnel working on, over or near water shall wear approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD)’s per GI 6.020,
unless prevented from falling into the water by a fall protection system
a) True b) False
2. Portable power tools being operated from an onsite generator need not be protected by a GFCI (ground fault
circuit interrupter) to be consistent with the Saudi Aramco CSM.
a) True b) False
3. The new heavy plastic 5 gallon drums may be used to store, transport, and dispense diesel fuel only.
a) True b) False
4. Cigarette smoking is forbidden anywhere on Saudi Aramco Construction sites except in designated and approved smoking shelters.
a) True b) False
5. The work permit should be revised if there is any change in the condition.
a) True b) False
6. If a tool breaks it is permissible to weld a piece of pipe as a handle temporarily
a) True b) False
7. Soap and paper towels must be provided for the men to clean up before meals.
a) True b) False
8. Slings shall be tagged with a safe Working Load (SWL) in the field.
a) True b) False
9. Personnel basket transfers shall not be conducted when the wind speed exceeds 25 km/h 15 mph, 14 knots) or in rough weather.
a) True b) False
10. A fire extinguisher must be placed near (5 to 15 feet) to any combustion engine being operated on site.
a) True b) False
11. Hand held power tools such as drills and grinders may be locked-on if the job is going to take a long period of time to accomplish.
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a) True b) False
12. Damaged welding cables can be properly spliced by a competent electrician.
a) True b) False
13. Scaffold planks must be at least 2” thick by 9” wide or up to 2” thick by 12” wide.
a) True b) False
14. Scaffold planks must be tide to or otherwise secured to the scaffold bearers.
a) True b) False
15. A safety Officer must tour the site several times a day because condition is changing constantly during
construction activities.
a) True b) False
16. A weekly Safety Inspection of each area should be carried out and a report of defects given to those responsible for correcting them.
a) True b) False
17. A Safety Officer checks all construction activities only. The personnel officer checks the medical facilities, toilet
facilities, drinking water and all things affecting health and welfare.
a) True b) False
18. It is okay to bring chemicals on site without a MSDS if you only have 20 liters of liquid or 10 cubic meters of a toxic gas.
a) True b) False
19. Crane operation must be stopped when the wind speed is over 10 mph?
a) True b) False
20. All Accident must be reported to Saudi Aramco within 48 hours?
a) True b) False
21. Before use, all new lifting equipment should be subjected to a proof load test by competent Rigger.
a) True b) False
22. A N95 respirator can be used during spray painting.
a) True b) False
23. Personnel shall not be on any scaffold or other temporary elevated work area during sustained winds more than 65 kph (40 mph)
a) True b) False
24. Climbing of scaffold braces, runners, etc., is not permitted, except as required by a scaffold craftsmen during
scaffold erection, alteration and dismantling.
a) True b) False
25. Ladder should be positioned at an angle where the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the
ladder is ¼ the working length of the ladder or 75 degrees angle.
a) True b) False
26. Use GFCI’s on all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacles, or have an assured equipment grounding conductor program.
a) True b) False
27. Only UL, FM or other recognized testing lab approved extension cords bearing appropriate lab trademarks shall be used.
a) True b) False
28. Eye and face protection devices shall meet ANSI Z87.1 requirements.
a) True b) False
29. Hard hats shall be replaced not more than 5 years from the date of manufacture stamped/printed/embossed on the inside of the
shell.
a) True b) False
30. Forklift operators shall travel in reverse when the load obstructs the operator’s forward view.
a) True b) False
31. Outdoor storage of flammable and combustible materials shall not be within 3 meters (10 ft) of a building or structure.
a) True b) False
32. Screw-type (Jubilee)) hose clamps can be used to secure compressed air hoses to fittings/couplers.
a) True b) False
33. Portable electric power tools shall be certified by an independent testing and certification services such as Underwriters’ Laboratories
(UL), Factory Mutual (FM) or Conformite Europeene (CE) and shall bear the appropriate certifying agency mark.
a) True b) False
34. Job-made extension cords shall be fabricated by a certified electrician and shall meet the requirements in Section 11.7.15 (A) through
11.7.15(H) of the Construction Safety Manual (5th edition).
a) True b) False
35. Personnel shall not be on any scaffold or other temporary elevated work area during storms or high winds (i.e., sustained winds more
than 65kph).
a) True b) False
36. Mobile and tower scaffolds shall be plumb, level and square, and shall be horizontally and vertically braced in both directions by
diagonal braces.
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a) True b) False
37. Personal fall arrest systems shall include a full body harness, shock absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline and a substantial
anchor point and/or horizontal/vertical lifeline.
a) True b) False
38. Safety belts shall be used as part of a personal fall arrest system.
a) True b) False
39. Self-retracting lifelines shall not be connected to a lanyard, but shall be directly attached to a D- ring on the full body harness.
a) True b) False
40. Abrasive blasting breathing air equipment shall include a high efficiency breathing air filter and water/oil traps before the filter in the
breathing air delivery system to remove moisture, oil, mist and particulates.
a) True b) False
41. Hearing protection shall be provided to all personnel in areas near abrasive blasting operations where noise levels exceed 85 decibels
(dBA).
a) True b) False
42. Breathing air quality shall meet Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Grade “D” and shall be tested by every six (6) months by a SA
approved independent 3rd party testing facility.
a) True b) False
43. All sand blasting component and work surfaces shall be electrically grounded to the compressor, and the compressor bonded to a
permanent ground to prevent static electricity build up.
a) True b) False
44. Flashback flame arrestor shall be installed on all oxygen/fuel cylinder regulators and check valves shall be installed at the end of hoses
near the torch.
a) True b) False
45. If a welding cable becomes damaged beyond a distance of 3 meters (10 ft) from the end to which the electrode holder is connected, it
shall be repaired using a standard plug-and-socket coupling.
a) True b) False
46. Electrical equipment shall not be used in electrically classified locations, unless it is marked to show the class, group and operating
temperature for which it is approved.
a) True b) False
47. All heavy equipment/vehicles shall be grounded as soon as they are positioned near overhead power lines for any type of work.
a) True b) False
48. Slings and other rigging hardware shall have a minimum design safety factor of 5.
a) True b) False
49. Aluminum ferrules are permitted to be used for wire rope slings.
a) True b) False
50. Slings, other rigging hardware and hooks shall be periodically inspected by a SA certified rigger at a maximum interval of 6 months.
a) True b) False
1) When grinding a piece of metal with a portable power grinder, the type of Personal Protective Equipment required is:
a) Safety glasses only b) Goggles only
c) Face shield only d) Safety glasses/face shield combination
2) The maximum voltage permitted for portable power tool is:
a) 110V b) 220V
c) 240V d) 150V
3) Flammable materials storage areas cannot be located within of other buildings or structures:
a) 25 ft b) 50 ft
c) 50 meters d) 100 ft
4) The ratio of vertical to horizontal spacing for a straight or extension ladder is:
a) 1 to 1 b) 2 to 1
c) 3 to 1 d) 4 to 1
5) A straight or extension ladder must extend over the edge of a roof, excavation, or scaffold platform by a minimum distance of:
a) 1 foot b) 4 feet
c) 0.9 meter d) No set distance
6) The Saudi Aramco General Instruction which sets forth the Work Permit Receiver’s requirements is:
a) GI 1.200 b) GI 5.430
c) GI 2.100 d) GI 6.200
7) If someone is injured on your job site, a preliminary written report must be submitted to the Saudi Aramco PMT within
period of time:
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a) 2 hours b) 24 hours
c) 8 hours d) 3 days
8) Work platforms must have toe boards, mid rails, top rails and access ladders once they reach a height of :
a) 4 ft b) 8 ft
c) 6 ft d) When the height is four times greater than the base width
9) Excavation “Spoils” must be set back a minimum of from the sides of the excavation.
a) 1-meter b) 6 ft
c) 3 ft d) 2 ft
10) The maximum working pressure on an acetylene gauge is psi (Pound per square inch).
a) 7 b) 10
c) 15 PSI d) 19.50
11) During storage of oxygen and acetylene gas cylinders they must be separated by (1) A Fire-Resistant Wall or (2) A Distance of
a) 20 ft b) 50 ft
c) Not required if tanks are empty d) Not required if protective caps are on e) None of the above
12) Which of the following would be classified as a Class “A” fire?
a) A fire involving ordinary combustibles b) A fire involving flammable liquids
c) A fire involving combustible metals d) A fire involving live electrical equipment
13) The soil type that is least stable in an excavation is:
a) Type A b) Type B
c) Type C d) None of the above
14) What is necessary for a worker to wear on a steel beam six feet or more above ground?
a) A steel belt with steel or brass couplings b) A full body harness with lanyard attached to an anchor point
c) He must never go on a steel beam d) None of the above
15) When there are openings in roof work and/or at edges of roofs, and a fall hazard exist, barricades must be installed capable of
withstanding a force of:
a) 100 lbs (45.4 kg) b) 150 lbs (68 kg)
c) 200 lbs (91 kg) d) 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
16) Which of the following factors does not affect the load capacity of a mobile crane?
a) Boom length b) Boom angle
c) Extending the outriggers fully d) Installation of a anti-two block device
17) How many clips are required to construct an eye in a one-half inch wire rope?
a) 3 clips with U-bolts on the live end b) 4 clips with U-bolts on the live end
c) 3 clips with U-bolts on the dead end d) 4 clips with U-bolts on the dead end
18) Class “B” fires involve flammable liquids or gases that could be under pressure. What would give you most concern when selecting
a Class “B” fire extinguisher?
a) Exposure to electrical equipment b) Depth of flammable liquid
c) Location of fire exits d) Type of fire detectors present
19) How long is a Work Permit usually valid?
a) 1 month b) 1 week
c) 1 shift d) 1 day
20) How far apart shall access/egress ladders be in excavations?
a) 10 ft b) 15 ft
c) 50 ft d) 25 ft
21) When transferring an extremely flammable liquid from a 55 gallon drum via a hand pump to a small metal safety can, which of the
following provides the best protection?
a) Ground both containers b) Bond both containers together
c) Bond containers together and ground each to a separate ground d) Ground one container and then bond them to each other
22) A small mobile crane with rubber tires has struck a power line. The line, which is now believed to be dead, is lying across the crane
boom. Which of the following best describes the proper course of action for the crane operator?
a) Jump from the crane and run away b) Stay in the crane until emergency crews arrive
c) Have the oiler knock the line from the boom with a wood pole d) Swing the boom back and forth until the line breaks or falls
23) When checking the ground on a duplex outlet, which of the following provides the best method?
a) Check continuity between the black and white wire b) Check continuity between the green wire and the outlet box
c) Check continuity between the white wire and the outlet box d) Check continuity between the green wire and the building ground
24) Which of the following is true concerning explosive proof equipment? Explosive proof equipment is allowed to operate in a
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flammable or explosive atmosphere because it is capable of:
a) The explosion if it happens will stay inside the container b) Not producing sparks under any condition
c) Operating below the auto ignition temperature d) Shutting down the equipment serviced in an emergency
25) How long should the appointed “Fire Watch” remain at the site of HOT work after the work has stopped?
a) 10 minutes b) 15 minutes
c) 20 minutes d) 30 minutes
26) One purpose of the “Anti-Two-Block” device on cranes is?
a) To determine the weight of the load being lifted b) To prevent cribbing blocks from contacting outrigger floats
c) To determine the length of the wire rope that has been extended d) To prevent the overhaul ball from contacting the boom sheaves
27) What are the most important self-developed skills of a site safety officer?
a) Conduct site safety inspections with a checklist
b) Develop a safety inspection checklist based on knowledge and anticipated hazards
c) Conduct tool box safety meetings d) Produce good looking reports
28) What is the number one cause of confined space deaths?
a) Explosive atmospheres b) Oxygen enriched atmospheres
c) Hydrogen sulfide poisoning d) Oxygen deficient atmospheres
29) When lifting over or adjacent to process piping, etc., what is required?
a) Hold Tag b) Welding Machine
c) Rigger 3 d) Hot Work Permit e) All of the above
30) What is used to control suspended loads?
a) Slings b) Guys
c) Tag Lines d) Shackles e) All of the above
31) If you found a fire exit blocked by a wooden pallet what would you do?
a) Leave it b) Move it at quitting time
c) Move it immediately d) Wait for someone else to move it
32) Before a Lift Plan can be used it must first be what?
a) Signed by the Superintendent b) Singed by Operations
c) Copied and filed d) Approved by a competent person or rigger 1
33) What is the permissible noise exposure for an eight-hour work shift?
a) 80 b) 90
c) 100 d) 120
34) What is the purpose of a hold tag?
a) To isolate or de-energize equipment b) To work the job safely
c) To explain the reason why the equipment is being locked out d) All of the above
35) Hold tags and locks are primarily intended to protect the individual who is doing the work from?
a) Being thrown in jail b) Leaving until the work is completed
c) Being injured in case of accidental start up d) Sleeping
36) Where is a work permit required?
a) All Saudi Aramco Areas b) In areas designated by the department managers as requiring a work permit
c) Construction work shop d) None of the above
1. When step ladders have steps on one side and rungs on the other, two men may be on the same ladder at the same time:
a) True b) False
2. Portable power tools being operated from an on site generator need not be protected by a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) to be
consistent with the Saudi Aramco CSM.
a) True b) False
3. Excavation not subject to vehicle traffic may be barricaded using Red and White Warning Tape:
a) True b) False
4. The new heavy plastic 5 gallon drums may be used to store, transport, and dispense diesel fuel only.
a) True b) False
5. Cigarette smoking is forbidden anywhere on Saudi Aramco construction sites except in designated and approved smoking shelters.
a) True b) False
6. Holes may be drilled into sides of hard hats to provide for cross ventilation air-flow during very hot weather.
a) True b) False
7. If a tool breaks it is permissible to weld a piece of pipe as a handle temporarily
a) True b) False
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8. Soap and paper towels must be provided for the men to clean up before meals.
a) True b) False
9. Push sticks must always be used when guiding woodwork into a table saw.
a) True b) False
10. Rubber boots must be provided for persons engaged in the pouring of concrete.
a) True b) False
11. When wearing rubber boots for concrete pours, it is not necessary to have your steel toe boots/shoes on.
a) True b) False
12. Placing an 8’2” X 12” board over two 20-liter paint cans is allowed for temporary work platform.
a) True b) False
13. Formwork boards should be removed to the de-nailing area as soon as possible after they are disassembled.
a) True b) False
14. A fire extinguisher must be placed near (5 to 15 feet) to any combustion engine being operated on site.
a) True b) False
15. Tool-box safety briefing must be held at least once a week.
a) True b) False
16. Methane is not an odorless and tasteless gas that is non-toxic.
a) True b) False
17. Hand held power tools such as drills and grinders may be locked-on if the job is going to take a long period of time to accomplish.
a) True b) False
8. Permanent scaffolds should be secured by tying off to a firm portion of the structure every 26 ft. vertically, 30 ft. horizontally, at each
end, and the top.
a) True b) False
19. Scaffold planks must be at least 2” thick by 9” wide or up to 2” thick by 12” wide.
a) True b) False
20. Scaffold planks must be tied to or otherwise secured to the scaffold bearers.
a) True b) False
21. The windsocks in Saudi Aramco facilities are to let people know in which direction a gas or chemical leak will flow.
a) True b) False
22. A Safety Officer must tour the site several times a day because conditions are changing constantly during construction activities.
a) True b) False
23. Dangerous safety hazards should be noted and kept in writing so that they can be reported at the next Safety meeting.
a) True b) False
24. A weekly Safety Inspection of each area should be carried out and a report of defects given to those responsible for correcting them.
a) True b) False
25. A Safety Officer checks all construction activities only. The personnel officer checks the medical facilities, toilet facilities, drinking
water and all things affecting health and welfare.
a) True b) False
26. When hot tapping gasoline lines, it is very important to establish and maintain product flow.
a) True b) False
27. It is okay to bring chemicals on site without a MSDS if you only have 20 liters of liquid or 10 cubic meters of a toxic gas.
a) True b) False
28. Crane operations must be stopped when the wind speed is over 10 mph?
a) True b) False
29. All Accident must be reported to Saudi Aramco within 48 hours?
a) True b) False
30. Before use, all new lifting equipment should be subjected to a proof load test by the manufacture and certified.
a) True b) False
31. Respiratory protective devices can be classified as, air purifying, supplied air, & self-contained breathing devices.
a) True b) False
32. When performing excavation work and there is no know underground utilities, by suspected utilities, it is permissible to use
mechanical equipment to excavate.
a) True b) False
1) Use .............................. during the last 30 cm (12 in) of any cut when using fixed table saw?
a. Hand Gloves b. Push Stick
c. Bare Hands d. Impact-resistant gloves
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2)When equipment is left unattended including overnight.
a. Shut of engines b. Leave Keys
c. Chock wheels d. Both A and C
3) An internal company document develops by EPD to provide standardize summary of a material’s hazard rating that will specify
health hazard; fire and reactivity; handling, storage & disposal; and first aid information for use in the handling of hazardous material.
a. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) b. Chemical Hazard Bulletin (CHB)
c. Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) d. Chemical Inventory (CI)
4) Outdoor Storage of flammable and combustible liquid containers are not to be stored in excess of ..................in any one stack pile or
area.
a. 3786 liters (1000 gal) b. 4000 liters (1057 gal)
c. 4160 liters(1100 gal) d. 4542 liters (1200 gal)
5) The following are Industrial Vehicles used for industrial usage not intended to transfer passengers except:
a. Boom Truck b. Worker buses
c. Tankers d. Wire line Trucks
6) The following are general safety precautions for gas Welding, Cutting and brazing Operations except;
a. Stand to one side of the valve/regulator outlet when cracking the cylinder valve. Do not perform this near hot work of other sources of
ignition.
b. Protect hoses from potential damage and keep cylinder in horizontal position during operations.
c. Use compression fittings on hose connections.
d. Keep cylinders, valve and attachments free of dirt, grease, and oil.
7)shall be prohibited in
a. Heavy equipment’s b. Pedestrian Traffic
c. Flagman d. Emergency Assembly Points (EAP)
8) Install ...................... between the toe board and guardrails when there is a danger of personnel being struck by falling objects (e.g.,
tools, material, or equipment stacked higher than the top of
the toe board).
a. Illumination lights b. Protective Screens
c. Fire blankets d. Blankets
9) An excavation plan shall be prepared for excavations greater than:
a. 1.2 m (4ft) b. 1 m (3.2ft)
c. 2.4 m (8ft) d. 2 m (6.5ft)
10) Wear personal fall arrest system continuously when working at height when exposed to fall hazard a minimum of
…………………………or greater.
a. 1.8 m(6 ft) b. 1.2 m(4ft)
c. 2.4 m(8ft) d. 2.1 m (7ft )
11) For personal working on, over, or near water must wear…………………………………..
a. Life rings b. Safety Coverall
c. Personal floatation Device (PFD) d. Diving belt
12) Excavation shall maintain a clearance of at least.......... from any fixed object while performing a swinging motion,
a. 1.2 m b. 1.0m
c. 0.6m d. 0.3m
13) A .............................tag indicates the need for personal fall arrest systems when accessing a scaffold.
a. Red tag b. Green Tag
c. Yellow tag d. Both red and yellow tag
14) Checklists for scaffolds shorter than 6 m (20ft) shall be completed and tags signed by the ………………..
a. Certified Scaffold Erector b. Certified Scaffold Supervisor
c. Certified Scaffold Inspector d. Project Manager
15) Protective measures, primarily within the responsibility of the individual, which promote health and limit the infectious diseases
transmitted through food, water, air, or by direct contact. These protective measures include: keeping the body clean by sufficiently
frequent soap and water baths; wearing clean clothes and good grooming; washing hands in soap and water immediately after voiding
bowels or bladder, after contact any potential contamination, and always before eating.
a. Industrial Hygiene b. Food Safety Hygiene
c. Personal Hygiene d. Customer Hygiene
16) Isolation of electrical power equipment and circuits operated at..................... volts or higher shall include disconnection of all power
sources, voltage testing and grounding.
a. 220 V b. 240 V
c. 480 V d. 720 V
17) Have no more the................persons attached at one time between anchor points, unless designated by a degreed structural
engineer in accordance with the above safety factor for the maximum number of persons expected to be attached to the life line.
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a. 4 b. 2
c. 6 d. 3
18) Air compressors supplying berating air shall be tested quarterly by an independent SA approved third-party testing facility to
ensure that the air quality supplied by the compressor meets Compressed Gas Association .......................... air quality requirements.
a. Grade A b. Grade B
c. Grade C d. Grade D
19) SA monthly safety inspection color code for the month of October is:
a. Green b. Yellow
c. Red d. Blue
20) Example of confined spaces are;
a. Tank, lift station, undergone office and structure or excavations 1.2m (4ft) deep
b. Vessel skirts, vaults, manholes and structure or excavations 1.0m (3ft) deep
c. Tanks, sewers, valve boxes and structures or excavations 1.2m (4ft) deep
d. Vessels, Silos, underground office and structures
21) Do not Operate a crane unless you are;
a. Certified per the requirement of G. I 7.025 for the mobile crane, fixed crane, or extensions/attachments indicated on the certificate
b. Under the direct supervision of qualified trainer
c. Preforming crane maintenance or inspection duties
d. All of the above
22) Keep storage oxidizer (e.g oxygen) separated from flammable gas cylinder by;
a. Distance of 5.0m (16ft) b. 1.5m ( 5ft) high, noncombustible barrier (15 minutes fire rated)
c. Distance of 6.1m (20ft) d. 1.2m (4ft) high, noncombustible barrier ( 30 minute fir rated
23) Use with each full body harness in order to stand up in the harness and prevent loss of circulation in involved in a fall. a. D-
Ring b. Steel wire rope
c. Suspension Trauma Strap d. none of the above
24) For horizontal lifeline for 12 mm (1.2 in) the minimum breaking strength is
a. 10000 kgs b. 20000 kgs
c. 90000 kgs & (20000) lbs d. 8000 kgs
The main health and safety responsibilities of an employer are:
1 To provide and maintain safe working method and equipment,
2 To carry out risk assessments
3 To introduce safe systems of work
4 To ensure the safe storage, handling and transport of articles and substances.
5 To provide and maintain a safe workplace, including access and egress;
6 To provide a safe working environment with adequate welfare facilities including first aid,
7 To provide information, instruction, training and supervision for workers.
9 To cooperate with and consult with workers
The means of identifying hazards in the workplace may include:
E—R—I—C—P—D
ELIMINATE: Remove the hazard altogether or substitute
1 Carrying out workplace inspections
for a less hazardous alternative.
2 Safety tours can be undertaken
3 Carrying out observations of the workplace and work practices REDUCE: Volume, inventory, inventory,
4 Safety audits concentration, speed, voltage etc.
5 Task or job analysis ISOLATION: Move further away, enclose, circuit
6 Risk assessments breakers, guards, isolation valves, LOTO etc.
7 The analysis of accident, incident and ill-health data CONTROL: Work procedures, safety systems, alarms,
8 Reviewing accident and incident reports trips, interlock, limit switches, PTW.
9 Referring to legislation, approved codes of practices.
10 Reviewing procedures in line with manufacturers, MSDS PPD’S: Personal Protective Equipment.
11 Consultation with the workforce DESCIPLINE: Training, supervision, instruction,
12 Health surveillance information, awareness of incidents, safety
Critical lifting plan required meetings, disciplinary process.
1) Operation around power line 2) operation around hydro carbon areas or traffic areas
3) All load 40 tons or exceed 4) All load exceeding 85% of crane capacity
5) Multi crane using for one load 6) using man baskets
7) High level or long reach crane lift 8) lifting barges vessel or piers
9) Lifting in night time 10) blind lifting
11) Other lifting determined by Saudi Aramco
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LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS CLEARANCE CRANE OVER HEAD POWER LINE CLEARANCE
480v 1 feet Up to 50kv = 10 feet
13 kv 2 feet 50kv to 200 kv = 15 feet
34 kv 3 feet 200 to 350 20 feet
69 kv 3.5 feet Over 350 kv. 25 feet
115kv 4 feet
230 kv 5 feet
Solvents and solvent-based paints/coatings shall not be applied to surfaces hotter than 80 °C (176 °F)
Man lifts shall not be operated in wind speeds exceeding 32 km/h (20 mph),
Use yoyo for work at height protection where guard-rail not installs.
Crane wind speed meter name anemometer meter
Crane capacity formula
Erection load /maximum load capacity according radius * 100= capacity percentage
(Obtain load / Total load capacity of Crain then multiply 100)
How can be calculate the load of material following below
Outer dimensions per square * inner dimension per square * length* 0.2199 = Answer
❖ PWAS = proximity warning and alert 🚨 system.
❖ NEBOSH = national board of health and safety & environment.
❖ POPMAR = policy organization planning measurement audit review.
❖ ERICPD = eliminating the hazards, reduce the hazards, isolation, controls measure, PPE’s and disciplinary control.
❖ EDIRR = evaluate the hazards, decided who may be harm and how, identify suitable control measures, review, records
• GI 2.102, Pressure Testing Safely
• GI 2.709, Gas Testing Procedure
• GI 2.721, Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Mitigation
• GI 6.007, Reporting of Contractor On-Job Injuries/Occupational Illnesses GI 6.012, Isolation, Lockout and Use of Hold Tags
• GI 6.025, Control of Remote Area Travel and Search/
• Rescue Procedures GI 6.030, Traffic and Vehicle Safety
• GI 7.024, Marine and Offshore Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Operations
• GI 7.025, Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Certification
• GI 7.026, Crane and Heavy Equipment Incident Reporting Procedures
• GI 7.027, Crane Suspended Personnel Platform (Man-basket) Operations
• GI 7.028, Crane Lifts: Types and Procedures, # GI 7.029, Rigging Hardware Requirements
• GI 7.030, Inspection and Testing Requirements for Elevating/Lifting Equipment
• GI 7.031, Heavy Equipment Services, # GI 8.001, Safety Requirements for Scaffolds
• GI 150.002, Basic Life Support (BLS) Heart saver Automated External Defibrillator (AED) / Standard First Aid (SFA)
• GI 430.001, Waste Management
• GI 1021.000, Street and Road Closure: Excavations, Reinstatement and Traffic
• fire extinguishers must be used from a distance of 1.8 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) to be effective.
Portable electric power tools shall be certified by an independent testing and certification service such as.
• Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM),KEMA-KEUR (JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS WORK SHEET) FOR INFO
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Factor effect crane capacity
Post
Scaffold Pipes:
Bearer
Runner
Saudi Aramco Life Saving Rules (L-S-R)
Risk assessment: A process use to identify potential hazards and analyze what could happen if a disaster or hazard occurs.
H2S: 1ppm as an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) and a short-term exposure limit (STEL) of 5 ppm.
Pre-Excavation Checklist Sign By: Sponsoring Organization, Proponent Organization, Proponent Operations, Organization of WPR