WORK PERMIT PRE-TEST

NAME: _________________________________________ DATE: _____________

DESIGNATION___________________________________ COMPANY:_____________

Directions: Circle the correct answer(s) or fill the blank(s).

1. Most incidents in the workplace are caused by acombination of
unsafe acts and .

a. hazards
b. the environment
c. unsafe conditions
d. safe acts

2. What is a Hazard defined as .

a. Anything that has the potential to cause harm to people, the

environment, assets and business
b. Anything that has the potential to cost money to people, the
environment and
business.
c. Anything that has the potential to improvethe business.
d. Anything that results in the environment,assets and business
changing

3. The most common cause of incidents at SaudiAramco is a failure to

follow .

a. rules and procedures

b. yellow lines in the workshop
c. co-workers good suggestions
d. supervisors instructions
4. Hazard recognition and reporting is the responsibility of .

a. your supervisor
b. your co-workers
c. everyone
d. the Loss Prevention Department

EXERCISE B
Directions: Answer the questions below. Circle the correct answer(s) or fill the
blank(s).
1. Match the following hazard control methods with the correct
description.

a. engineering
b. administrative
c. PPE/RPE
1. SCBA/SABA
2. Isolation and LOTO
3. Use PPE
4. Reduce
5. Eliminate

6. Rules and procedures

Directions: Fill in the missing words below.

2. The purpose of hazard recognition is to hazards before they can

cause an incident.

3. A is anything that can have an adverse impact on your safety.

4. Equipment noise, impact noise, and vibrationsare example of

hazards.

5. A is a work permit processthat helps identify, control, eliminate or

minimizeany hazards before work can begin, and then ensure that the
area is safe when the work is complete.

6. Select the main Safety processes Saudi Aramco uses to identify

hazards early to avoid incidents:

a. Safety Observations Checklist

b. Joint Site Inspection
c. Work Permit system
d. Hazard Analysis Checklist
e. All answers

EXERCISE C
Directions: Circle the correct answer(s) or fill the blank(s).

1.Why do you wear safety shoes, harnesses and lanyards?

a. To have a place to put their tools

b. To store tools when they climb ladders
c. To prevent slips, trips and falls
d. To be more comfortable

2. What indicates an area has a noise hazard requiring earplugs or

earmuffs to be worn?

a. "Hearing protection required" signs are present in area

b. Work and see if your hearing is damaged
c. Wear ear plugs in one ear and see what happens
d. See if other workers in the area are wearing ear plugs

3. Mechanical energy can be hazardous if it does not have adequate.

a. Guarding
b. un-guarding
c. guardianship
d. velocity
4. Select a method used to protect people on the ground, from tools or
equipment falling from elevated areas?

a. Install ladders at all platforms

b. Installing barricades and signs to keep people away
c. Wearing safety shoes
d. Watch the wind direction

5. What is the maximum wind speed limits for crane lifts, man baskets,
and for work on scaffolds?

a. Crane max. 32kph, Manbasket max. 25kphand Scaffold max. 65kph

b. Crane max. 25kph, Manbasket max. 32kphand Scaffold max. 65kph
c. Crane max. 32kph, Manbasket max. 65kphand Scaffold max. 25kph
d. Crane max. Unlimited, Manbasket max.55kph and Scaffold max.
55kph

6. When entering areas where H2S concentrations are equal to or

above 10 ppm, testing for H2S, there is any indication of equipment
failure or product leak or entering a confined space containing sour
liquids or sour gases you must
wear?

a. SCBA or SABA
b. Safety shoes and dust marks
c. Rubber gloves and dust respirator
d. No RPE required below 100ppm of H2S

7. What will happen if a confined space is notproperly isolated?

a. Air will enter quickly inside a confined space

b. Flammable, toxic or hazardous gases couldenter by accident
c. The space will become noisy
d. SCBA will not work properly

EXERCISE D
Directions: Circle the correct answer(s) or fill the blank(s).

1. Identify the proper angle to set a ladder againsta wall before

climbing.

a. 50 degrees or a 2-to-1 slope

b. 10 degrees or a 9-to-1 slope
c. 60 degrees or a 6-to-1 slope
d. 75 degrees or a 4-to-1 slope

2. What must be installed on every scaffold?

a. Wooden planks
b. Barricades and warning signs
c. Safety harness and tag lines
d. A safe means of access
3. What is used to tell people to keep away froma scaffold?

a. Hot work permit

b. Green scaffold tag
c. Barricades and warning signs
d. Standby man

4. What are some of the basic safety checks thatshould be made

before accessing scaffolding?

a. materials must be in good condition (norusty tubing and no split

boards)
b. no leaning
c. no evidence of collision damage
d. no gaps in the planks or boards
e. toe boards are fitted
f. all of the above

5. In the SCAFFTAG process, a Red tag means?

a. No access except scaffolders erecting ordismantling.

b. Everyone must use a full-body harnesses onthe scaffold.
c. You may use the completed scaffold withouta harness
d. Color not important only the tag numbermatters

EXERCISE E
Directions: Circle the correct answer(s) or fill the blank(s).
1. Identify a major hazard when using heavyequipment in an operating
area?

a. The machine could hit and damage peopleor equipment

b. Tire ratings may be too high for safe work
c. The operator’s certificate may expire
d. The operating manual may be missing

2. What should be done if a heavy equipmentoperator’s certificate

expired yesterday?
a. Prevent the operator from using theequipment
b. Get a waiver from the operationssuperintendent
c. Assign a standby man who is at least aRigger II
d. The crane inspector should renew thecertificate on the spot
3. Which two things must be checked beforeoperating heavy
equipment?
a. Manufacturer’s manual and inspectioncertificate
b. Lift plan approval and operator’s certificate
c. Hydraulic pressure and operator’scertificate
d. Operator certification and safe clearancefrom equipment
4. Which of the following must be checked beforeissuing a work permit
to operate a crane in anoperating area?

a. Crane balance sheet and wind direction

b. Lift plan and operator’s certificate
c. Crane boom length and log book
d. Log book and lattice boom extension

5. What must be checked before a man-lift basketcan be used?

a. Load moment indicator and tire pressure

b. Grab bars and the three point hitch
c. Inspection sticker and lift plan
d. Crane operator’s manual and wind speed

EXERCISE F
Directions: Circle the correct answer(s) or fill the blank(s).

1. What must be done before a backhoe can digan excavation in a

hydrocarbon process area?

a. Shut down all critical process equipment

b. Have a standby man at all access points
c. Install shoring after the excavation isfinished
d. Locate and mark all underground equipmentand cables

2. What does shoring, benching and sloping refer

to?

a. Installing catalyst in a vessel

b. Gardening or tree removal
c. Carpentry or woodworking
d. Preventing excavation collapse

3. What precaution must men take before theywork in an excavation?

a. Ground all double-insulated equipment

b. Assign a certified fire watch
c. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
d. Check shoring, benching or sloping is in
place

4. Which precautions should be taken to makesure people cannot

accidentally fall into anexcavation?

a. Install barricades and warning signs

b. Have all people wear safety harnesses
c. Have all workers wear safety lanyards
d. Have all workers tie-off to the excavation

5. Why is it important to keep heavy equipment,sand, rock or other

debris away from the edgeof an excavation?

a. To keep access ladders from becomingblocked

b. To keep the weight from caving in theexcavation
c. To make enough room for barricades andwarning signs
d. To keep bench guards from being coveredor blocked

6. Excavating machines are not allowed to operatecloser than how

many meters from the nearestunderground hazard?

a. 3 meters
b. 1 meters
c. 5 meters
d. 10 meters

7. Why is it unsafe to operate internal combustionengines near

excavations?

a. Fuel leaks can fill up the excavation

b. Toxic exhaust fumes can build up in anexcavation
c. Barricades and warning signs may be moved
d. Workers in the excavation could get anelectric shock

8. How can you control the hazards of undergroundcables or utilities

before starting any excavation?

a. Identify and mark cables and services beforedigging.

c. Use cable drawings and plans.
d. Use cable locating devices
e Safe digging practice last 3 meters by hand
f. All answers

9. True or false: The heavy equipment is parked asclose to the

excavation as it deep. For exampleif the trench is 10 feet deep you
park 10 feetaway.

a. True
b. False

10. How close to the edge of an excavation canheavy equipment is

parked?

a. 1.3 meters
b. 5 meters
c. 3.1 meters
d. Not important
EXERCISE G
Directions: Circle the correct answer(s) or fill the blank(s).

1. Why is it mandatory that asbestos material bekept wet with water

while it is being handled?

a. To prevent fires and explosions fromhappening

b. Water changes it into a non-hazardousmaterial
c. Water keeps it cool during hot summermonths
d. Water keeps the fibers from becomingairborne

2. What is the distance compressed flammable gascylinders must be

kept from those containing O2or oxidizers?

a. 6.1 meters or 20 feet

b. 5 meters or 16 feet
c. 10 meters or 33 feet
d. 3 meters or 10 feet

3. Identify two hazards that might be found whenusing compressed air

driven equipment?

a. GFCI missing and not double-insulated

b. Damaged base plates and missing guards
c. Damaged hoses and missing coupling safetypins
d. Tools rated over 115 volts and damagedhoses

4. Why should you inspect a compressed gas cylinderbefore you use it?

a. To see if it needs to be painted

b. To check the bonding cable
c. To make sure it is safe to use
d. It is a GI requirement

5. Identify two hazards that are associated withabrasive blasting

equipment.

a. Nonflammable gas and toxic gas

b. Iron sulfide and hydrogen sulfide
c. Ignition source and water spray
d. Low visibility and ignition source

6. Which of the following safety precautions mustbe used when

abrasive blasting?

a. Dead-man switch, dust masks and steel-toedsafety shoes

b. Air-supplied hoods, dead-man switch andbonding
c. Foot protection, dust masks and groundedequipment
d. Isolate, purge and ground all electricalequipment

7. What must be provided to protect from radiation,when radiography

work is done?

a. Respirators and skin protection

b. Hazard Identification Plan
c. Time, distance and shielding
d. Time, shielding and elevation

8. Why is spray-painting inside a confined space

more dangerous than spray painting in an open
area?

a. Flammable paint vapors may become

explosive in confined spaces
b. Paint can build up on the inside of the
vessel walls, top and floor
c. Dust can cause paint not to dry properly
in confined spaces
d. Paint cans can trip and injure workers in
confined spaces.

9. Identify three safety precautions workers must

take when doing abrasive blast cleaning?
a. Dead man switch, respirator and bonding
b. Bonding, dead man switch and fire watch
c. Respirator, fire watch and bonding
d. Fire watch, respirator and dead man switch

EXERCISE H
Directions: Answer the following questions, or fill in the
blank where appropriate.

1. What are six hazardous properties of H 2S gas?

2. What is produced when H2S burns?

3. Why should you look for the windsock if youhear a gas alarm?
4. What happens to your sense of smell at higherconcentrations of
H2S?
5. What is the main route of entry of H2S intoyour body?
6. When mixed withH2S may form a corrosive acid?
7. What are four types of control measure thatreduce the risks
associated with H2S gas?

8. If you hear the H2S alarm, you should immediatelymove to safety in

which direction?

a. Upwind
b. Downwind
c. Cross wind
d. Not important just run away

9. Never attempt a rescue in an H2S area, unlessyou are fully , and

wearing protection.

10. You must wearprotection before entering an area where the

H2S concentration is 10ppm or more.

11. Only trained personnel wearing anshould attempt to

rescue a victim of H2S exposure.

12. What are three Saudi Aramco facilities whereH 2S may be found?

13. What is the most common way for H2S to enterthe body?
14. Who is authorized to enter an area where theH 2S alarm is
sounding?
15. Which direction should you move if you hearthe H 2S alarm?

EXERCISE I
Directions: Circle the correct answer(s) or fill the blank(s).
1. Why is a hot work permit required for abrasiveblasting?

a. A bonding system is not used

b. It may cause an ignition source
c. It creates extremely high temperatures
d. A fire watch is not required
2. How do we control welding activities in restrictedareas?

a. Tell the area foreman

b. Use portable radios
c. Hot work permit and assign a fire watch
d. Cold work permit and warning signs

3. Why are welding, cutting and brazing tasks inconfined spaces

dangerous?
a. Flammable atmospheres and combustiblematerial can be easily
ignited by these tasks
b. They increase the risk of carbon monoxide(CO) exposure
c. They increase the risk of low oxygen levels.
d. All the above answers

4. True or False: For any cutting, welding or burningoperation (even if a

hot work permit is notissued) a qualified Fire watch must be assigned?

a. True
b. False

5. What are the some of the best precautions andcontrols to prevent

electrical fire?

a. Regular inspections
b. UL listed equipment and GFCI or grounding
for all portable electrical tools
c. Good housekeeping
d. Qualified personnel for maintenance
e. All the above

EXERCISE J
Directions: Circle the correct answer(s) or fill the blank(s).
1. Why does Saudi Aramco organizations havespecific Emergency
Response Plans?

a. To avoid incorrect or delayed response

b. To avoid escalation and/or increased damage
or casualties (victims)
c. To ensure everyone knows their roles andresponsibilities
d. To ensure you know how to respond, reportand evacuate to safe
location
e. All the above

2. In case of an emergency you must immediatelyreport:

a. All work related injuries/illnesses or vehiclecollisions, no matter how

slight, to yoursupervisor.
b. All fires, spills, and releases, no matter howsmall, to your supervisor.
c. Any unsafe condition, practice, near miss,or incident to your
supervisor.
d. All the above answers.

3. In case of an emergency, you must:

a. Follow local plans or instructions

b. Remain calm and stop work
c. Proceed immediately and safely to thedesignated assembly point
d. Remain at assembly area until the “all clear”signal is given
e. All the above answers

EXERCISE K

1. Identify ARAMCO PERMIT FORM 924-1

2. Color Code for ARAMCO PERMIT FORM 924-1
3. Identify ARAMCO PERMIT FORM 924-3
4. Color Code for ARAMCO PERMIT FORM 924-3
5. Identify ARAMCO PERMIT FORM 924-2
6. Color Code for ARAMCO PERMIT FORM 924-2
7. Identify ARAMCO PERMIT FORM 924-4
8. Color Code for ARAMCO PERMIT FORM 924-4
9. Identify ARAMCO General Instruction 2.100
10. Identify Issuing Organization for GI 2.100

KEY TO EXERCISES
EXERCISE A
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. C

EXERCISE B
1. A : 2 and 5 B : 4 and 6 C : 1 and 3
2. Identify
3. Hazard
4. Joint Site Inspection JSI
5. E
EXERCISE C
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. B
EXERCISE D
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. F
5. A

EXERCISE E
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. C
EXERCISE F
1. D
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. A

EXERCISE G
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. A

EXERCISE H
1. Extremely toxic, invisible, heavier than air, flammable and explosive,
corrosive
and reactive, deadens your sense of smell
2. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
3. To see the wind direction – the wind shows the direction that the H 2S
will travel
4. Your sense of smell is deadened, so you cannot smell anything
5. Inhalation (breathing)
6. Moisture or water
7. Fixed gas detection systems, portable gas monitors, personal gas
monitors
8. Engineering controls, PPE, procedures, personal gas monitors
9. C
10. SACB or /SABA

11. SCABA or SABA

12. Gas plant, GOSP, refinery, drilling rig, sewage treatment
13. Inhalation or Breathing
14. A trained rescuer, wearing respiratory protection and PPE
15. Crosswind

EXERCISE I
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. E

EXERCISE J
1. E
2. D
3. E

EXERCISE K

1. EQUIPMENT OPENING/LINE BREAK PERMIT

2. YELLOW
3. COLD WORK PERMIT
4. BLUE
5. HOT WORK PERMIT
6. RED
7. CONFINE SPACE ENTRY PERMIT
8. GREEN
9. ARAMCO GI 2.100- Work Permit System
10. LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT