GUESS QUESTIONS OF ARAMCO WRITTEN EXAMINATION

FOR HSE SUPERVISOR / ENGINEER / OFFICER

Company: ………………………………………………………… Date: ………………………...

Name (Print): …………………………………………………….. C/No. ………………………..

Job Title: …………………………………………………………. Total Experience: ………….

Qualification: ………………………………………………………………………………………….

• Please reply at your own speed.

• Answer all questions with the most correct answer.
• Mark only one (1) answer or write minimum word for each question.

Total value of the test: 100 marks

Score: Passing Score must be 60% and above for HSE Engineer/Officers.
Passing score must be 80% and above for HSE Supervisor and Manager.

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SECTION 1: Multiple choice/Objective Type Questionaries’

1.1. What is the grade for supplied air for hood respirators during abrasive blasting?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D

1.2. 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

1.3. 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

1.4. Keep stored oxygen 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
1.5. 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

1.6. 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
c. 8 hours, 72 hours
d. 1 hour, 48 hours

1.7. 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

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1.8. 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

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

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

1.10. 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

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

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

1.13. 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)

1.14. 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
d. None of the above

1.15. 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.

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 1.16. 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.

1.17. How long is a work permit usually valid?

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

1.18. Fire extinguisher type B is used specifically for:

e. Wood, paper and fiber materials
f. Electrical fires
g. Oils, solvents, paints, plastics and synthetic materials
h. None of the above

1.19. 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

1.20. 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

1.21. 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

1.22. 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

1.23. The flowing lifts is/are considered critical:

a. Multiple or trailing lifts

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 b. Night time crane lifts
c. Crane suspended personnel platforms (man basket)
d. All of the above
e. A & C only

1.24. Cranes shall be inspected by the crane operator________.

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

1.25. When lifting over or adjacent to process piping, etc. what is required?
a. Hold tag
b. Welding machine
c. Rigger level 1
d. Hot work permit
e. All of the above

1.26. What is used to control suspended loads?

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

1.27. 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

1.28. 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

1.29. 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

1.30. 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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1.31. 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

1.31. 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

1.32. 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

1.33. 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

1.34. 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 gas cylinder in violation of the regulations
d. All of the above

1.35. 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

1.36. 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%

1.37. During which of the following activities should you wear personal floatation device?
a. When boarding a boat
b. When on an offshore rig

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 c. When disembarking from a barge
d. All of the above
e. A and C only

1.38. What must you ensure when boarding a vessel?

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

1.39. 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

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

1.41. 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

1.42. 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)

1.43. 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

1.44. 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.

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 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.
1.45. 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

1.46. When can you transfer from a boat to a boat landing (or vice versa) using the swing
rope technique?
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

1.47. 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

1.48. 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

1.49. 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

1.50. 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

1.51. 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

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1.52. 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

1.53. 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

1.54. 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

1.55. 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

1.56. 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

1.57. 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

1.58. 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

1.59. 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

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 d. 4 clips with U-bolts on the dead end

1.60. 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

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

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

1.62. 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
c. Bond containers together and ground each to a separate ground
d. Ground one container and then bond to each other

6.63. 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

1.64. 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

1.65. 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

1.66. 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

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1.67. 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

1.68. 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

1.69. 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

1.70. 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

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

1.72. 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

1.73. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.78. 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

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

1.80. 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

1.81. 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
1.82. 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

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1.83. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.89. 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

1.90. 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

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SECTION 2: True or False / Yes or No Questionaries’

2.1. 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

2.2. 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

2.3. Excavation not subject to vehicle traffic may be barricaded using Red and White
Warning Tape:
a. True
b. False

2.4. The new heavy plastic 5 gallon drums may be used to store, transport, and diesel fuel
only.
a. True
b. False

2.5. Cigarette smoking is forbidden anywhere on Saudi Aramco construction sites except
in designated and approved smoking shelters.
a. True
b. False

2.6. Holes may be drilled into sides of hard hats to provide for cross ventilation air-flow
during very hot weather.
a. True
b. False

2.7. If a tool breaks it is permissible to weld a piece of pipe as a handle temporarily

a. True
b. False

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

2.9. Push sticks must be used to prevent direct contact with object and circular saw.
a. True
b. False

2.10. Rubber boots must be provided for persons engaged in the pouring of concrete.
a. True
b. False

2.11. When wearing rubber boots for concrete pours, it is not necessary to have your steel
toe boots/shoes on.
a. True
b. False
2.12. Placing an 8.2 X 12 board over two 20 liter paint cans is allowed for temporary work
platform

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 a. True
b. False

2.13. Formwork boards should be removed to the de-nailing area as soon as possible after
they are disassembled.
a. True
b. False

2.14. A fire extinguisher must be placed near (5 to 15 feet) to any combustion engine being
operated on site.
a. True
b. False

2.15. Tool box safety briefing must be held at least once a week.
a. True
b. False

2.16. Methane is not an odorless and tasteless gas that is not-toxic.

a. True
b. False

2.17. 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

2.18. 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

2.19. Scaffold planks must be at least 2” thick by 9” wide or up to 2” thick by 12”wide.

a. True
b. False

2.20. Scaffold planks must be tied to or otherwise secured to the scaffold bearers.
a. True
b. False

2.21. 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

2.22. A Safety Officer must tour the site several times a day because conditions are changing
constantly during construction activities.
a. True
b. False

2.23. 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

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2.24. 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

2.25. 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

2.26. When hot tapping gas lines, it is very important to establish and maintain product flow.
a. True
b. False

2.27. 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

2.28. Crane operations must be stopped when the wind speed is over 10 mph?
a. True
b. False

2.29. All Accident must be reported to Saudi Aramco within 48 hours?

a. True
b. False

2.30. Before use, all new lifting equipment should be subjected to a proof load test by the
manufacture and certified.
a. True
b. False

2.31. Respiratory protective devices can be classified as, air purifying supplied air, and
self-contained breathing devices.
a. True
b. False

2.32. 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

2.33. 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

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

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

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 a. True
b. False

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

2.37. The presence of hand gloves, safety shoes and hard hats doesn’t give any protection
against electrocution.
a. True
b. False

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

2.39. Is water the best electrical conductor?

a. True
b. False

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

a. True
b. False

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

2.42. Eye and face protection shall meet ANSI Z87.1 requirements.
a. True
b. False

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

2.44. 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

2.45. 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

2.46. 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

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2.47. Is it acceptable to drill hole on a hard hat.
a. Yes
b. No

2.48. 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

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

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

a. Yes
b. No

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

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

a. Yes
b. No

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

a. Yes
b. No

2.53. Are seat belts are required for all passengers inside vehicle.
a. Yes
b. No

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

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

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

2.57. 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

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2.59. 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

2.60. Operating equipment having “danger do not operate” tag is allowed.

a. Yes
b. No

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

a. Yes
b. No

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

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

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

2.65. Is asbestos containing material is nothing hazards

a. Yes
b. No

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

a. Yes
b. No

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

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

a. Yes
b. No

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

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

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

a. Yes
b. No

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

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

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

a. Yes
b. No

2.75. Is necessary place warning signs near blasting area?

a. Yes
b. No

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

a. Yes
b. No

2.77. Is side loading while crane operation allowed.

a. Yes
b. No

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

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

2.80. Has regulators shall be turn off and hoses bled off at the end of shift or task.
a. Yes
b. No

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

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

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

a. Yes
b. No

2.84. Drivers shall report all vehicles collision and moving violation immediately no matter
how miner.
a. Yes
b. No

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2.85. Follow proper guidelines for check and unloading, pyramid or stripped loads.
a. Yes
b. No

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

a. Yes
b. No

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

a. Yes
b. No

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

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

a. Yes
b. No

SECTION 3: Answer in a word or two word Questionaries’

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

Push Stick

3.2. What type of fire extinguisher shall be used for type “A” fire?

Water Type or Dry Chemical Powder

3.3. What is type “A” soil?

Clay/ Rock

3.4. Gas test is required from what depth?

1.2 m

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

No

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

Flash Back Flame Arrester

3.7. What is the color of oxygen cylinder?

Green

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

electrical shock?

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 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)_/ Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)

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

240Volts (max)

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

Only one SA certified rigger

3.11. What letter should we see on all lifting equipment’s?

SWL (Safe Working Load)

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

Load Chart

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

Life Line

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

Shock Absorber

3.15. What is the length of body harness’s lanyard?

1.8 m (6 feet)

3.16. How often should we examine our body harness?

Before start the use

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

1.8 m (6 feet)

3.18. What is the capacity of light duty scaffold?

120 kg/sqm

3.19. What is the standard height of a handrail?

0.95 -1.15 m

3.20. 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?

24 Hours

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

3 meter

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

Every work location

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

Designated Smoking Shelter

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

Respiratiory Protective Equipments (RPE)

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

15 m (50 feet)

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

Metal Type

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

Carbon dioxide type

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

SAG Lisence

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

When excavation depth is more than 1.2 meter from the level

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

One shift

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

1m

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

25 feet / 7.5 m

3.33. What is the safe working pressure for acetylene?

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 15 psig

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

6m

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

Valve Cap

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

Spark Ignition

3.37. 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?

Only one

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

Wedge cap

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

240 Volts

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

Disconnect the power

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

Third party or manufacture vendor

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

Reverse mode

3.43. What colour should on oxygen cylinder be?

Green

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

Metal partition / canopy

3.45. What is the colour of H2S?

Colourless

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3.46. When is hearing protection needed?

When the noise exceeds 85 dba

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

MSDS is needed

3.48. What wind speed crane lifts is not allowed?

Above 32kph or 20mph

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

Above 25 kph or 15mph

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

D class

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

Opposite direction of wind

3.52. What is use to measure radiation?

Dosimeter

3.53. If within arms rich of rotating equipment cannot be worn?

Finger rings, wrist watches, jewelry, loose clothing, unsecured long hairs and other lose
accessories

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

MSDS

3.55. Max working pressure of oxygen is?

30 Psig

3.56. Acetylene pressure may be

15 psig

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

Metal type

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

Fire Extinguisher

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3.59. Eating sleeping in which area is allowed?

Designated areas such as canteen or accomodations

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

Green

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

Yellow

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

3 months

3.63. Who is responsible for the safety of people and equipment’s on S.A. project?

Everybody and contractor management

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

Competent Rigger

3.65. What is the colour of nitrogen cylinder?

Blue

3.66. What is the colour of argon cylinder?

Grey

3.67. What is the colour of acetylene cylinder?

Yellow

3.68. What is odor threshold value of H2S?

10 ppm

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

18.5 m / 60 feet

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

12 months

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

Yes

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

6 mm

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

180 degree

3.74. Who can certify cartridge operated tools?

Third party or manufacturer

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

0.95 – 1.15 m

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

Oxygen

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

1.5 meter

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

19.5 % to 23.5 %

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SECTION 4: Fill the blank type Questionaries’

4.1. Oxygen gas cylinder should be kept at least …… ….from fuel gases or separated by a
……1.5 m…high non-combustible barrier?
6.1 m; 1.5 m

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

Scaffold Supervisor

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

……………………………………
Scaffold Supervisor & inspector

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

Qualified Scaffold Erector

4.5. Special scaffold or scaffolds taller than 12.2m (40ft) erected by ……………………………
Approved specialized scaffolding contractor

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

4.7. All loads exceeding …………….of the rated load capacity of the crane for the specific lift
85 %

4.8. All sewers with in ……………….shall be covered prior to work.

23 m

4.9. A qualified fire watch shall be maintained during operations and for ………………………
after words.
30 minutes

4.10. Cutting welding and brazing are not allowed in O2 enriched concentration greater than
…………………………
23 %

4.11. Welding cables shall be continuous with in …………………………….of electrode bolds.

3m

4.12. Service vehicles and equipment shall not be located close than…………………….from
the well head or processing equipment.
15 m

4.13. Disable two ways radius and telephones rigging up and loading perforating guns
unless. The gun is at least …………………..down hole.
152 m (500ft)

4.14. Qualified personal authorised to work on electrical circuits shall be trained in …………..
Electrical Hazard Recognition Training

4.15. 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.

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 5.6 m

4.16. Personal fall arrest system shall be used on any fixed ladder that is over ………………
and not equipped with.
6m

4.17. If the work is ………………..above the ground its need scaffold or full body harness.
1.8 m

4.18. Only qualified personnel shall operate elevating work platform are……………………..
Scissor lifts, manlifts etc

4.19. Special scaffold or taller than ……………………..require additional review by SA

consulting services department and as approved third party.
38 m / 30 sqm

4.20. Move all drums in ……………………… position using a drum containment pallet,
drum rock, basket, or with drum handling extension.
Vertical

4.21. No drum shall be removed by……………………………………….them between fork.

Sandwitch

4.22. Personal monitors shall be worn required by local operation procedures in area where
H2S concentration has been detected at ………………..ppm or greater.
10

4.23. No entry shall be allowed in atmosphere of ………………………………………………

100 ppm

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

4.25. Eye irritation and threshold limit value (TLV) time limit average TWA……………….ppm.
10

4.26. Strong odour and pulmonary irritation begins………….ppm.

25

4.27. Severe conjunctivitis with prolonge exposure …………ppm.

50

4.28. Severe eye irritation and coughing and loss of sense of smell in 1 minute to 5 IDLH
…………….ppm.
100

4.29. Pulmonary edema and gastrointestinal disturbance are……………….ppm.

250

4.30. Dizziness and loss of consciousness possible within 30 minutes are………………ppm.

500

4.31. Immediate unconsciousness and death within minutes…………..ppm.

1000
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4.32. Aisles correctly established with ………………………clear width.
30 Inch (76 cm)

4.33. No storage within……………………of ceiling.

2 ft (0.6 m)

4.34. Electrical switch panels clear…………………………

1 meter

4.35. Extension cords maximum length………………………………

3 meter (10ft)

4.36. All visitors to marine vessels barge, offshore drilling rigs shall first report direct to
Person In charge

4.37. The person in charge shall provide to all passengers with orientation of the vessel,
Barge, or mobile offshore drilling rig including…………………………………………
Life raft and fire station

4.38. In the event that a person falls in the water immediately shout ………………………
assist in the rescue as directed by the person in charge.
Man overboard

4.39. Personal baskets shall not be permitted to transfer personal when the wind speed
is……………………………..
25 kph

4.40. In case of eye or skin contact promptly flush affected areas with clean water for prolong
period…………………………minutes.
15

4.41. Position (lower) hydraulic crane booms and secure hook while
travelling………………….
Yes (boom fully retracted)

4.41. Driver shall perform a …………degree walk around before getting in to the vehicle.
360

4.42. SCUBA equipment shall not be used at depth greater than

…………………………………
45 mtr (150ft)

4.43. Cabs fitted to equipment must give visibility…………………………

360o

4.44. Booms shall be kept from overhead power lines if it has 50000v up to……………………
10ft (3 mtr)

4.45. Heating operation shall be at least……………………from fuel gas cylinder, builders and
other structures.
15m (50ft)

4.46. Temperature of hot asphalt shall not exceed ……………………..at any time.
232oc

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4.47. Each independent life line anchor shall be attached to the building or structure and
rated at…………………………..
20 000 lb (900 kg)

4.48. Lift plan shall be approved by a …………………………person.

Rigger 1

4.49. Planks shall be extending a minimum…………………………….

6 inch

4.50. Planks shall be extending a maximum……………………………….

12 Inch

4.51. Set top rail at ……………………………

0.95-1.15 m (38-45 inch)

4.52. Provide mid rail at…………………………

Halfway between walking / working surface

4.53. Guard rail should stop……………………………side force

90kg (200 pounds)

4.54. Tie scaffold to solid structures every…………………………..vertically.

8 meter (4 lifts)

4.55. Tie scaffold to solid structures every…………………………...horizontally.

9 meter (30ft)

4.56. Fall protection is required for unguarded floors and platforms at………………or above.
1.8 meter

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

2 ft (0.6 m)

4.58. Any spoil pile with in…………..of edges shall be removed before entering of the
excavation.
0.6 m

4.59. Type C soil width verses height angle………………………………………………….

34O

4.60. Type B soil rocks and clay angled at…………………………………………………...

45o

4.61. Type A soil clay rock cohesive angle at………………………………………………..

53o

4.62. Stable rock is……………………………

Vertical (90o )

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