SECTION 1: Multiple choice/Objective Type Questionaries

1. What is the grade for supplied air for hood 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 contractors
b. All Saudi Aramco employees and Contractors with 3rd party certification
c. All Saudi Aramco certified employees and contractors
d. Contractor abrasive blasters

3. Flammable material 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 __ high non-
combustible barrier.
a. 20ft, 10ft
b. 15ft, 5ft
c. 20ft, 5ft
d. 10, 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 a final report within ____.
a. 2 hours, 48 hours
b. 24 hours, 72 hours
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 c. 8 hours, 72 hours
d. 1 hour, 48 hours

7. Guardrail system 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
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. 1000 pp

9. The maximum working pressure on an acetylene gauge is ___ psig.

a. 7
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20

10. Which is the correct procedure to de-energize an electrical circuit?

a. Lock, tag, clear, try
b. Lock, tag, try, clear
c. Tag, lock, clear, try
d. None of the above

11. Crane operations shall be stopped at wind speeds above ____ km/h
a. 24
b. 28
c. 32
d. 36

12. The contractor shall provide one toilet for every ____ worker.
a. 15
b. 20
c. 35
d. 50

13. When there are opening 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)

14. The Saudi Aramco sanitary code states that:

a. Eating is allowed at the worksite
b. You shall provide one toilet for every 50 workers
c. You shall provide drinking water a dipper
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 d. None of the above

15. 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 worksite.
c. Look at ways to improve existing work methods,
d. Advise their management on changes in safety requirements.

16. Handling and storage of flammable materials includes

a. Any metal container holding flammable liquids must be FM or UL labeled.
b. Transfer operations should be carried with funnels and there should be no 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.

17. How long is a work permit usually valid?

a. 1 month
b. 1 week
c. 1 shift
d. 1 day

18. Fire extinguisher type B is used specifically for:

a. Wood, paper and fiber materials
b. Electrical fires
c. Oils, solvents, paints, plastics and synthetic materials
d. None of the above

19. When transferring an extremely flammable liquid from a 55 gallon drum via 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

20. In order to use stepladders safely

a. Two men should be on the ladder at the same time to balance the ladder
b. Never stand on the top steps
c. Stepladder should be used to gain access to roofs or other elevated surfaces
d. Lean it against the wall for support
e. All of the above

21. 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

22. 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
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23. The flowing lifts is/are considered critical:
a. Multiple or trailing lifts
b. Night time crane lifts
c. Crane suspended personnel platforms (man basket)
d. All of the above
e. A & C only

24. Cranes shall be inspected by the crane operator________.

a. Daily
b. Monthly
c. Prior to each shift
d. None of the above

25. When lifting over or adjacent to process piping, etc. what is required?
a. Hold tag
b. Welding machine
c. Rigger level 3
d. Hot work permit
e. All of the above

26. What is used to control suspended loads?

a. Slings
b. Guys
c. Tag line
d. Shackles
e. All of the above

27. Identify two things that must be done to make sure hand tools do not cause injury
a. Properly ground and bind them
b. Inspect them and use them safely
c. Check the Saudi Aramco approval
d. Check the certification and sticker

28. Identify the hazard associated with hydro-testing

a. Toxic exposure from water used during testing
b. Unexpected failure of the equipment
c. Release of hydrogen sulfide or hydrogen
d. Corrosive action of hydrogen on human skin

29. Identify two things that should be down before using portable electric equipment in damp
or wet locations:
a. Install grounding clamps and discharge electricity
b. Discharge electricity and inspect the equipment
c. Insect the equipment and use GFCI
d. Tape all insulated wire and use GFCI

30. The top edge height of top rails shall not be less than ____ and not more than ____
above the working surface of the platform.
a. 0.95 m (38 in) / 1.27 m (50 in)
b. 0.89 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)

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31. 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

32. Crane boom shall be kept ____ feet from overhead power lines up to 50,000 volts and
____ feet over 250000 volts.
a. 10;20
b. 15;20
c. 10;25
d. 15;25

33. You need to inform the operator of heavy equipment to stop work. The operator is in the
cab operating the equipment and is wearing ear muffs. What should you do before
approaching?
a. Shout loudly to signal the man
b. Establish eye contact with the signal man
c. Establish eye contact with the operator
d. Should loudly to the operator

34. In order to store cylinders:

a. They should be store 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 of the above

35. Compressed gas cylinder requirements include:

a. Dont use cylinders that have dents, rust gouges, or burn marks
b. Mark empty cylinders as MT
c. Remove from service any gas cylinder in violation of the regulations
d. All of the above

36. 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

37. 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%

38. During which of the following activities should you wear 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

39. What must you ensure when boarding a vessel?

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 a. You have a work permit
b. You have your luggage
c. Winds are less than 20 knots
d. You have safe access

40. When performing crane operations on a vessel, what can affect control on crane loads?
a. Passing vessels
b. Drilling operations
c. Wave action
d. All of the above
e. A and C only

41. Who is responsible for all safety onboard a marine vessel or barge?
a. Site PMT
b. Construction manager
c. Captain/Master
d. Safety officer

42. Why should you be aware of mooring ropes and wires?

a. Many ropes and wires are slack and cause serious injury
b. Many ropes and wires are at neck level and can cause a choking hazard
c. Many ropes and wires are under tension and cause serious injury
d. Many rope and wire are at ankle level and cause tripping and falling hazard

43. 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)

44. What is the first thing you should do if a person falls in the water?
a. Inform the Captain/Master
b. Shout man overboard
c. Follow the directions of the Captain/Master
d. Throw a flotation device in the water

45. How is transfer from a boat to boat landing done safely?

a. Grab the knotted rope when the boat is at the BOTTOM of the 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 the swell; swing to the
platform; PUSH off the boat 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.
46. 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

47. When can you transfer from a boat to a boat landing (or vice versa) using the swing rope
technique?
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 a. If you have both hands free
b. During an emergency drill
c. When the winds are light
d. After you have received the training

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. The Saudi Aramco General instruction which sets forth the Work Permit Receivers
requirements is:
a. GI 1.200
b. GI 5.430
c. GI 2.100
d. GI 6.200

53. 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

54. Excavation Spoils must be set back a minimum of..from the side of the
excavation.
a. 1 meter
b. 6 ft
c. 3 ft
d. 2 ft

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55. During storage of oxygen and acetylene gas cylinders they must be separated by (1) A
fire resistant wall or (2) A distance of .
e. 20 ft
a. 50 ft
b. Not required if tanks are empty
c. Not required if protective caps are on

56. Which of the following would be classified as a Class A fire?

f. A fire involving ordinary combustibles
a. A fire involving flammable liquids
b. A fire involving combustible metals
c. A fire involving live electrical equipment

57. 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

58. 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

59. Which of the following factors does not affect the load capacity of mobile crane?
a. Boom length
b. Boom angle
c. Extending the outriggers fully
d. Installation of a anti-two block device

60. 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

61. 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

62. How far apart shall access/egress ladders be in excavations?

a. 10 ft
b. 15 ft
c. 50 ft
d. 25 ft

63. When transferring a 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
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 c. Bond containers together and ground each to a separate ground
d. Ground one container and then bond to each other

64. A small mobile crane with rubber tires has struck a power 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 wood pole
d. Swing the boom back and forth until the line breaks or falls off

65. When checking the ground on a duplex outlet, which of the following provides the
best method?
a. Check community between the black and white wire
b. Check continuity between the green wire and the outlet box
c. Check continuity between the white and the outlet box
d. Check continuity between the green wire and the building ground

66. Which of the following is true concerning explosive proof equipment? Explosive proof
equipment is allowed to 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

67. 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

68. 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

69. 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

70. 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

71. Before a Lift Plan can be used it must first be what?

a. Signed by the Superintendent
b. Singed by Operations
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 c. Copied and filed
d. Approved by a competent person or rigger 1

72. What is the permissible noise exposure for an eight-hour work shift?
a. 85
b. 90
c. 100
d. 120

73. 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

74. 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

75. What GI refer the PTW in Aramco General Instructions?

a. 0002.100
b. 0008.001
c. 0007.028
d. 0001.200

76. What GI refer the Pressure Testing Safety in Aramco General Instructions?
a. 0007.026
b. 0002.102
c. 0008.001
d. 0006.012

77. What GI refer the Incident investigation in Aramco General Instructions?

a. 0002.100
b. 0006.012
c. 0006.003
d. 0004.012

78. What GI refer the Near Miss Reporting process in Aramco General Instructions?
a. 0005.031
b. 0006.004
c. 0005.051
d. 0007.026

79. What GI refer the Reporting, Investigation and recording of injuries in Aramco
General Instructions?
a. 0006.005
b. 0007.032
c. 0002.103
d. 0005.012

80. What GI refer the Loss Prevention Compliance in Aramco General Instructions?
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 a. 0008.213
b. 0002.102
c. 0006.006
d. 0007.300

81. What GI refer the Isolation, Lockout & use of hold tags in Aramco General Instructions?
a. 0001.014
b. 0001.312
c. 0002.030
d. 0006.012

82. What GI refer the Heavy Equipment Operator testing & certification in Aramco
General Instructions?
a. 0008.001
b. 0007.025
c. 0002.152
d. 0006.006

83. What GI refer the Crane & Heavy Equipment Incident reporting & Investigation
in Aramco General Instructions?
a. 0007.026
b. 0005.065
c. 0001.321
d. 0008.001

84. What GI refer the Crane Suspended personnel platform (Man basket||) Operations
in Aramco General Instructions?
a. 0006.012
b. 0002.102
c. 0007.027
d. 0006.006

85. What GI refer the Rigging Hardware requirements in Aramco General Instructions?
a. 0007.029
b. 0007.027
c. 0006.004
d. 0006.006

86. What GI refer the Safety Requirements for Scaffold in Aramco General Instructions?
a. 0007.025
b. 0002.102
c. 0001.200
d. 0008.001

87. What GI refer the Work schedule (SAO) in Aramco General Instructions?
a. 0007.027
b. 0006.006
c. 0001.200
d. 0006.005

88. What GI refer the Electrical Arch Flash and Hazard mitigation in Aramco General
Instructions?
a. 0002.721
b. 0150.100
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 c. 0006.026
d. 0008.023

89. What GI refer the Hazcom in Aramco General Instructions?

a. 0002.100
b. 0003.020
c. 0001.045
d. 0150.100

90. What GI refer the Administration procedure of contractor camps/parks and construction
camps in Aramco General Instructions?
a. 0007.062
b. 0006.008
c. 0298.010
d. 1021.000

91. What GI refer the Street and road closure: Excavations, Reinstatement and Traffic
control in Aramco General Instructions?
a. 0008.006
b. 1021.000
c. 0005.023
SECTION 2: True or False Questionaries

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 onsite generator need not be protected by
a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) to be consistent with the Saudi Armco 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 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

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7. If a tool breaks it is permissible to weld a piece of pipe as a handle temporarily
a. True
b. False

8. Soap and paper towels must be provided for the men to clean up before meals.
a. True
b. False

9. Push sticks must be provided for the men to clean up before meals.
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 not-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

18. 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 12wide.

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 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 gas 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

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31. Respiratory protective devices can be classified as, air purifying supplied air, and
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

33. Crane lift operations must be stopped when the wind speed is over 20 mph (32 kph)?
Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
a. True
b. False

34. Crane suspended man basket operations shall not be allowed at wind speeds greater
than 15 mph?
a. True
b. False

35. The current is the movement of electrons into a metallic conductor.

a. True
b. False

36. The electrical system: cables, plugs, connections have to always be in good order and
any failure to be reported.
a. True
b. False

37. The presence of hand gloves, safety shoes and hard hats doesnt give any protection
against electrocution.
a. True
b. False

38. The earthing system is not really important against the current generated from system
failure.
a. True
b. False

39. Is water the best electrical conductor?

a. True
b. False

40. Do not use water extinguisher on energized electrical equipment.

a. True
b. False

41. Fire requires fuel, oxygen and heat for ignition to occur. Take any on element away
and fire cannot occur.
a. True
b. False

42. Eye and face protection shall meet ANSI Z87.1 requirements.
a. True

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 b. False

43. Outdoor storage of flammable and combustible materials shall not be with 3 meters
(10 ft) of a building structure.
a. True
b. False

44. 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

45. 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

46. Personnel working on, over or near water shall wear Personal Flotation Device
(PFD) unless prevented from falling into water by a fall protection device.
a. True
b. False
SECTION 3: Answer in a word or two word Questionaries

1. How many hours exposure allowed when working 85 DBA sound levels?

2. What safety device shall be used to prevent direct contact with object and circular saw?

3. What type of fire extinguisher shall be used for type A fire?

4. What is type A soil?

5. Gas test is required from what depth?

6. Can I roll a gas bottle on the ground if it is too heavy to carry?

7. What shall be used to prevent flashback fire in gas cutting torch?

8. What is the color of oxygen cylinder?

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9. What should be installed on an electric circuit/panel board to prevent a prolonged

electrical shock?

10. What is the voltage rating preferred / allowed to use in construction facilities?

11. How many people can give a signal to the crane operator during the lifting?

12. What letter should we see on all lifting equipments?

13. What does a crane operator should see at to find out the angle of his lift?

14. What safety device installed to support an erector from falling when working at height
wearing his body harness?

15. What should be fitted in lanyard to prevent direct impact when fall?

16. What is the length of body harnesss lanyard?

17. How often should we examine our body harness?

18. Body harness shall be worn at all work areas where a man could fall from what height?

19. What is the capacity of light duty scaffold?

20. What is the standard height of a handrail?

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20. What is the time frame that preliminary written frame shall submitted the event of an
accident involving your company employees or damage to Saudi Aramco equipment
property?

21. How for a part should material and equipment storage yards are located from permanent
or temporary structure?

22. How should drinking water on S.A job site be dispensed to workers?

23. Where is a safe place to smoke when working on a Saudi Aramco project within a S.A
facility?

25. What additional PPE is required if any, when spray painting in progress?

26. What is the required safe distance between flammable storage areas and nearest
building storing combustibles?

27. What type of container must be used to transport flammable liquids?

28. What type of extinguisher should be used extinguish a fire involving class c material?

29. What type of extinguisher should be used to extinguish a fire involving class:a: material?

30. What type of certification is required to operate a motor vehicle on a SA project?

31. When is a confined space permit required in an excavation if ever?

32. How long is an S.A. work permit normally valid for?

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33. How far should access/exit ladders in an excavation extend above the stepping off point?

34. How far part should ladders in an excavation be placed?

35. What is the safe working pressure for acetylene?

36. How far apart should oxygen cylinder and flammable gas cylinder be stored?

37. What should be used to protect the valve of a compressed gas cylinder when it is not in
use?

...

38. What is the proper procedure for lighting a cutting torch?

39. How many men can be on a step ladder at the same time if the ladder has rungs on
one side and the step on the other side?

40. What is the proper method of securing a hammer head of table saw?

41. What is the required voltage for all portable power tools on S.A. construction project?

42. What must be done prior to change grinding disk of a portable grinder?

43. Who can certify a worker to use a cartridge operated tools?

44. What is the procedure to safely transport a load on forklift when the load restricts
the operator forward view?

45. What colour should on oxygen cylinder be?

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46. What safety device should be in a place during arc welding operation to prevent
injury to nearby workers?

47. What is the colour of H2S?

48. When is hearing protection needed?

49. Is any book needed in the office while handling chemical?

50. What wind speed crane lifts is not allowed?

51. At what wind speed is crane suspended man basket not allowed?

52. Is 220V electrical equipment is allowed to use in S.A. premises?

53. What class of supplied air respirator shall be use for specified hazards operation?

54. When H2S alarm heard in what direction will you leave the area?

55. What is use to measure radiation?

56. If within arms rich of rotating equipment can be worn?

57. What is the source information to check the properties of suspected hazards chemical?

58. Max working pressure of oxygen is?

59. Acetylene pressure may be

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60. A device fitted on oxygen and acetylene regulators to prevent flash back is called?

61. This type of ladder cannot be used while on or electrical equipment or conductor?

62. This equipment should be available within 3m from hot working activities?

63. Eating sleeping in which area is allowed?

64. Height required for full body harness to be worn?

65. What is the colour of tag for scaffold that inspected and signed use?

66. What colour of tag for scaffold that is inspected but is not ready use?

67. What is allowed maximum wind speed for crane lifts?

68. Original copy of the permit is maintained by the issuer for how month?

69. Who is responsible for the safety of people and equipments on S.A. project?

70. Who should inspect slings, fitting shackles prior to use?

71. What is a maximum voltage allowed for portable electrical hand tools?

72. What is the colour of nitrogen cylinder?

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73. What is the colour of argon cylinder?

74. What is the colour of acetylene cylinder?

75. What is odor threshold value of H2S?

76. A recompression chamber shall be on site for all divers below?

77. All divers shall possess a fit medical certificate not more than how many months?

78. Barriers and warning signs shall be established boundary for safe operation and storage?

79. The gap between the tool rest and wheel shall not exceed?

80. An adjustable grinding wheel guard shall cover no less than circumference?

81. Who can certify cartridge operated tools?

82. What is the standard height of a hand rail?

83. Which do we turn off first when using a burning torch, the gas or the oxygen?

84. What is the distance between barrier and edge of trench?

85. What is the content of oxygen should be in confined space for normal work?

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SECTION 4: Fill the blank type Questionaries

1. Oxygen gas cylinder should be kept at least .from fuel gases or separated by
a high non-combustible barrier?

2. A scaffold shorter than 6m (20ft) shall be signed by scaffold .

3. Scaffold taller than 6ft (20) special scaffold shall sign by

4. Scaffold shorter than 12.2m (40ft) shall be erected by

5. Special scaffold or scaffolds taller than 12.2m (40ft) erected by

6. Scaffold erector can build scaffold more than ..high under the supervision of
S.A. certified scaffold supervisor.

7. All loads exceeding .of the rated load capacity of the crane for the specific lift

8. All sewers with in .shall be covered prior to work.

9. A qualified fire watch shall be maintained during operations and for

after words.

10. Cutting welding and brazing are not allowed in O2 enriched concentration greater than

11. Welding cables shall be continuous with in .of electrode bolds.

12. Service vehicles and equipment shall not be located close than.from
the well head or processing equipment.

13. Disable two ways radius and telephones rigging up and loading perforating guns unless.
The gun is at least ..down hole.

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14. Qualified personal authorised to work on electrical circuits shall be trained in

15. When using full body harnesses with shock absorbing lanyard they shall be properly
secured at least...above input surface and not be reused after
stopping a fall.

16. Personal fall arrest system shall be used on any fixed ladder that is over
and not equipped with.

17. If the work is ..above the ground its need scaffold or full body harness.

18. Only qualified personnel shall operate elevating work platform are..

19. Special scaffold or taller than ..require additional review by SA

consulting services department and as approved third party.

20. Move all drums in position using a drum containment pallet,

drum rock, basket, or with drum handling extension.

21. No drum shall be removed by.them between fork.

22. All material handling equipment designed to including shall

be equipped with.

23. Personal monitors shall be worn required by local operation procedures in area where
H2S concentration has been detected at ..ppm or greater.

24. No entry shall be allowed in atmosphere of

25. Never attempt to rescue an H2S victim without proper respiratory protection in the form of
.

26. Eye irritation and threshold limit value (TLV) time limit average TWA.ppm.

27. Strong odour and pulmonary irritation begins.ppm.

28. Severe conjunctivitis with prolonge exposure ppm.

29. Severe eye irritation and coughing and loss of sense of smell in 1 minute to 5 IDLH

.ppm.

30. Pulmonary edema and gastrointestinal disturbance are.ppm.

31. Dizziness and loss of consciousness possible within 30 minutes areppm.

32. Immediate unconsciousness and death within minutes..ppm.

33. Aisles correctly established with clear width.

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34. No storage withinof ceiling.

35. Electrical switch panels clear

36. Extension cords maximum length

37. All visitors to marine vessels barge, offshore drilling rigs shall first report direct to

38. The person in charge shall provide to all passengers with orientation of the vessel,
Barge, or mobile offshore drilling rig including

39. In the event that a person falls in the water immediately shout
assist in the rescue as directed by the person in charge.

40. Personal baskets shall not be permitted to transfer personal when the wind speed
is..

41. In case of eye or skin contact promptly flush affected areas with clean water for prolong

periodminutes.

42. Position (lower) hydraulic crane booms and secure hook while travelling.

43. Driver shall perform a degree walk around before getting in to the vehicle.

44. A verification of minimum wall thickness and pipe condition shall be conducted welding
on wall thickness less than shall not be allowed.

45. SCBA equipment shall not be used at depth greater than

46. A diving supervisor is required when three or more divers go deeper than.

47. Cabs fitted to equipment must give visibility

48. Booms shall be kept from overhead power lines if it has 50000v up to

49. Heating operation shall be at leastfrom fuel gas cylinder, builders and
other structures.

50. Temperature of hot asphalt shall not exceed ..at any time.

51. High pressure air less spray guns..

52. One suspended scaffold anchored rated at .

53. Each independent life line anchor shall be attached to the building or structure and rated
at..

54. Life plan shall be approved by a person.

55. Planks shall be extending a minimum.

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56. Planks shall be extending a maximum.

57. Set top rail at

58. Provide mid rail at

59. Guard rail should stopside force

60. Tie scaffold to solid structures every..vertically.

61. Tie scaffold to solid structures every...horizontally.

62. Fall protection is required for unguarded floors and platforms ator above.

63. Radio transmitters shall not be allowed with in.of electronic detectors unless
they are de energized and effectively locked.

64. All excavated soil to at least..from the edge of the trench.

65. Any spoil pile with in..of edges shall be removed before entering of the
excavation.

66. Type C soil width verses height angle.

67. Type B soil rocks and clay angled at...

68. Type A soil clay rock cohesive angle at..

69. Stable rock is

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SECTION 5: Yes or No type Questionaries

1. Is it acceptable to drill hole on a hard hat.

a. Yes
b. No

2. Is it acceptable for a worker to paint his hard hat with a specific colour to identify his
craft or group?
a. Yes
b. No

3. Can damage extension cards be used on S.A. project provided that they are properly
spliced?
a. Yes
b. No

4. Is dead man switch necessary in electrical hand tools?

a. Yes
b. No

5. Is Flash back arrestor required for oxygen and acetylene cylinder regulator.
a. Yes
b. No

6. Is it necessary to know the wind direction when alarm is heard?

a. Yes
b. No

7. Is heavy equipment allowed to operate with 1.8m of any excavation?

a. Yes
b. No

8. Are seat belts are required for all passengers inside vehicle.
a. Yes

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 b. No

9. Can leave a gas cylinder fitting attached even when not in use as long as under a
Shade.
a. Yes
b. No

10. Oxygen cylinder and acetylene cylinder can stacked together as long as they are empty.
a. Yes
b. No

11. Slings and crane hooks are allowed to be used lifting moving gas cylinder.
a. Yes
b. No

12. It is allowed to work or stand under suspended load when the slings capacity
More than the weight of load lifted
a. Yes
b. No

13. It is permissible not to provide barricade for lifting operation when you are in the middle
Of the desert and nobody is looking.
a. Yes
b. No

14. Operating equipment having danger do not operate tag is allowed.

a. Yes
b. No

15. Climbing or standing on equipment piping valves or unstable surface is approved.

a. Yes
b. No

16. An approved specialized scaffold erector can build any type of scaffolds.
a. Yes
b. No

17. While lifting a load it is necessary to extend out rigger of the crane fully.
a. Yes
b. No

18. Is hot work or cold work permit is required with a confined space entry permit
according to the job.
a. Yes
b. No

19. Is asbestos containing material is nothing hazards

a. Yes
b. No

20. Is it allowed to stand on the top of the step ladder?

a. Yes
b. No

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21. Is it necessary to secure the boom of the crane while running from one end to
another end?
a. Yes
b. No

22. Is a qualified fire watch required at site during welding operation?

a. Yes
b. No

22. Is a second person is necessary to guide the operator of the man lift while moving.
a. Yes
b. No

23. Does every heavy equipment should have and audible back up alarm.
a. Yes
b. No

24. Can you rely on your sense of smell to detect H2S?

a. Yes
b. No
25. Is H2S heavier than air?
a. Yes
b. No

26. Is all boom trucks with loads shall be loaded or unloaded by S.A. certified rigger.
a. Yes
b. No

27. Sleeping or resting under or near heavy equipment allowed.

a. Yes
b. No

28. Is necessary place warning signs near blasting area?

a. Yes
b. No

29. Is welding allowed on line containing greater than 23.5% oxygen?

a. Yes
b. No

30. Is side loading while crane operation allowed.

a. Yes
b. No

31. When disembarking from vessel/barge to an offshore plate form boat landing, do not
disembark until the person in charge has given permission to do so.
a. Yes
b. No

32. Never go outside the ship rail unless authorized by the person in charge.
a. Yes
b. No

33. Has regulators shall be turn off and hoses bled off at the end of shift or task.

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 a. Yes
b. No

34. Only strikers shall be used to light a torch, never light a torch with match or lighter.
a. Yes
b. No

35. Acetylene cylinder in use shall have a handle valve wrench in place at all times.
a. Yes
b. No

36. Shackles and other connecting devices shall be completely closed.

a. Yes
b. No

37. Drivers shall report all vehicles collision and moving violation immediately no matter
how miner.
a. Yes
b. No
38. Follow proper guidelines for check and unloading, pyramid or stripped loads.
a. Yes
b. No

39. Forklift shall not be used beyond their rated loads.

a. Yes
b. No

40. Forks shall not be left in up position while forklift is unattended.

a. Yes
b. No

41. While lifting a load it is necessary to extend out rigger of the crane fully.
a. Yes
b. No

42. Can we use a JCB or Excavator to find a live buried cable?

a. Yes
b. No

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SECTION 6: Definition, Explanation or Outline type Questionaries

1. What is a hazard?
.
.
2. What is a risk?
.
.
3. What should be discussed in safety toolbox talk?
.
.
4. Give reason why accident / incident need to be reported?
.
.
5. Give at least three duties of a Safety Officer?
(i) .
(ii) . .
(iii) . .
6. What you will explain during safety orientation / induction of newly mobilized workers,
give at least three?
(i) .
(ii) . .
(iii) . .
7. What is MSDS and what you can find in there?
.
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 .
8. What is the ratio of mobile scaffold erection, inside (closed area) and outside (open
area)?
.
.
9. What is the main component of standard guardrail system?
.
10. What is the angel for ladder placement and how many place ties required?
.
.
11. What is the basic required for a crane to safe use on site?
..
..

12. What is tandem lift?

.
..
13. What is the safety method being used to prevent static electricity built-up?
.
14. How to protect the cylinder if it is not in use?
.
15. What is the safety method to prevent cave-ins in excavation?
.
.
16. What is the duty of stand by man / hole watcher, give at least three?
(i) .
(ii) . .
(iii) . .
17. What is the SCBA?
.
..
18. What is the main purpose for lock out and tag out system?
.
.
19. OSHA Stands for
.
.
20. OSHAS Stands for

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 .
.
21. What is the proper eye wear to have on when using a portable grinder
.
22. What is general PPE items require for all employees working on S.A. Project?
.
.
23. What additional PPE must be worn if any, when working at height more than six feet?
.

24. What is the minimum eye protection required when using an oxygen and acetylene
cutting torch?
.

25. What is the proper respiratory protection to be worn to protect yourself against dust
inhalation
.
26. What is one method of making a deep excavation
.
27. What is the proper procedure for compressed gas cylinder
.
.
28. What is the safety method to prevent an extension ladder form moving or falling while it
is in use?
.
29. What is the main component of standard scaffold guard rail system?
.
.
30. What (ppe) beside safety glasses should a worker wear while using a jack hammer?
.
31. What is required for all 120 volt, single phase 15 to 20 amperes receptacle outlets on
construction site that are not permanent wiring system?
.
.
32. What is required prior to be use of a contactor crane on all S.A. projects?
.
.
33. What is the one of the four conditions that must be met for an air compressor to be
used for breathing air?

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 .
.
34. What is the minimum frequency that a contactor should conduct a 10 minute safety
meeting?
.
35. What topics would you discuss when given safety orientation to new hired employee
.
.
36. When can the receiver leave the site
.
.
37. When is critical lifting plan required, write any three?
.
.
38. What are the types of tags, explain?
.
.
39. What personal are allowed to enter confined space?
.
40. Name of four WPs used in Aramco and what their specific colour?
.
.
.
41. Who is responsible to conduct site inspection prior to up issuance
.
.
42. A person allowed to operate crane in S.A. Project?
.
.
.
.
.
43. Who is allowed to give signals crane operator during lifting operation and what are their
categories?
.
.
.
.
44. Give at least three types that is categorized as critical lifts?
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 .
.
.
45. What situation can cancel the work permit?
.
.
46. Permit can be issued up to a period of 30 days under what condition?
.
.
47. What should be placed outside confined space to notify the personal that entry is in
progress?
.

48. Who is allowed to enter in a confined space?

.
49. What should demonstrate a danger do not operate tag?
.
.
.
50. Who can operate an abrasive blasting and coating equipment?
.
51. Types of scaffold?
.
.
52. AS per OSHA How to identify a confined space?
.
.
.
.
.
53. What are the control measures in Confined space?
.
.
.
.
.
54. What are the requirements for Confined space?

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 .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

55. What is TLV?

.
.
.
.
.

56. Give examples of TLV

.
.
.
.
.
57. What is the PEL?
.
.
.
.
58. What is the requirement for rigging and rigging standards?
.
.
.
.
57. What are the differences between likelihood and Probability?
.
.
.

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58. What are the engineering controls for excavation?
.
.
.
59. What is the difference between JSA and RA?
.
.
.
.
.

60. Specify specific control measures mentioned in your hazard.

.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
61. Mobile scaffolding standard
.
.
.
.
62. What are the safety standards of Excavation?
.
.
.
.
63. ELCB Stands for
.
64. GFCI Stands for
.
65. BS Stands for
.
66. SWL Stands for

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 .
67. ANSI Stands for
.
68. LTI Stands for
.
69. ASTM Stands for
.
70. JSA Stands for
.
71. LEL Stands for
.
72. UEL Stands for
.
73. PEL Stands for
.
74. REL Stands for
.
75. BGT Stands for
.
76. APR Stands for
.
77. ASR Stands for
.
78. SCBA Stands for
.
79. RSO Stands for
.
80. NFPA Stands for
.
81. MSDS Stands for
.
82. STARRT Stands for
.
83. COSHH Stands for
.
84. CHB Stands for
.
85. HW Stands for

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 .
86. CW Stands for
.
87. CSE Stands for
.
88. ROPS Stands for
.

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