HSE Candidates Evaluation Examination

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1. When should tag lines be used? Select the best answer.

o On all lifts unless they pose a hazard
o If the crane operator requests, it
o If there are strong winds
o If necessary
2. When should pad and mats be used with outriggers? Select the best answer.
o If the loads is over 40 tons
o When the ground is not level
o When the crane is on lose ground or dirt or near an excavation
o All the time
3. Where should the signal man stand relative to the crane?
o To the side of the crane operator
o In the crane operator’s direct line of sight
o In front of the load
o In front of the crane
4. Which of the following should have an inspection sticker before a crane lift? Select all that apply.
o The rigging equipment
o The load
o The outrigger mats
o The crane
5. Which of the following lifts require critical lift plans? Select all that apply.
o Operating inside a warehouse
o Operating inside a refinery
o Lifting a load that weighs 20 tons
o Lifting a large load that requires 3 cranes
6. When lowering a load into an excavation pit 5 meters deep, what is the maximum distance from
the pit should the crane be positioned? Select the best answer.
o 3 meters
o It does not matter
o 5 meters
o 10 meters
7. All sewers within _________ shall be covered prior to welding work. Select the best answer to
fill the blank.
o 10 meters
o 17 meters
o 23 meters
o 31 meters
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8. Which of the following individuals must attend electrical hazard recognition training? Select all
that apply.
o Petroleum Engineers
o Individuals who need to de-energize electrical circuits
o All employees
o Individuals who need to identify electrical circuits
9. Qualified personnel authorized to work on electrical circuits should be trained in which of the
following? Select all that apply.
o Basic Life Support
o First Aid
o Electrical Hazard Recognition
o Advance Life Support
10. When a ladder is not appropriate? Select all items that apply.
o The work is higher than 6m (12ft)
o The work will last or a very long time.
o The work requires heavy physical exertion.
o The work involves more than one of the above.
11. What precaution should you take when using stepladder? Select all items that apply
o Never stand on the non-step side of a stepladder.
o Never stand on the top step of the stepladder.
o Always use a non-conductive stepladder near electricity.
o Always carry equipment when climbing a stepladder.
12. How far above the impact surface must a fall-arrest system be secured?
o 8.4m (27ft)
o 5.6m (18ft)
o 2.8m (9ft)
o 11.2m (36ft
13. You are going to operate an elevated work platform. What safety considerations must be
followed? Select all items that apply.
o Always use the outriggers, when fitted to the elevating lift.
o Check clearance from overhead obstructions when raising lift.
o Use a second person to guide you when changing location.
o Never use a lift that has unauthorized modifications.
14. You need scaffolding that has special requirements or is taller than 38m (125ft). What is
required? Select all items that apply.
o Scaffold plans must be produced.
o The Area Loss Prevention Division must review the plans.
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o Consulting Services or an Approved 3rd Party must review the plans.

o The Proponent must review the plans.
15. Which of the following must NOT be used to collect hydrocarbon sample?
o Grounded metal drain can with flame arrestor
o Plastic bucket meeting BSI and UL standards
o Metal sample can with bonding straps
o Properly rated gas sample vessel
16. What must be done before any digging of cleanup work is started with heavy equipment? Select
all items that apply.
o Notify appropriate parties
o Identify all lines
o Inform the manager
o Identify all utilities
17. Which of the following is true about H2S gas? Select all that apply.
o H2S is lighter than air
o H2S is odorless
o H2S is colorless
o H2S if flammable
18. At what concentration of H2S will loss of consciousness and death occur within minutes?
o 100ppm
o 250ppm
o 500ppm
o 1000ppm
19. When must a scaffold have a scaffold plan?
A: - When it is cantilevered by more than 1 m B: - When it is cantilevered by
more than 2 m
C: - When it is cantilevered by more than 2.5 m D: - When it is cantilevered by
more than 3 m
20. What height is a special scaffold?
A: - Over 3 m (10 ft.) tall B: - Over 6 m (20 ft.) tall
C: - Over 12.2 m (40 ft.) tall D: - Over 38 m (125 ft.) tall
21. The distance of ladder from ground must be…….
A: - 200 mm (8”) B: - 400 mm (16”)
C: - 450 mm (18”) D: - 600 mm (24”)
22. When is mental banding required on the end of a scaffold planks?
A: - If there is a split more than 12 mm (1/2”) B: - If there is a split more than 50 mm (2”)
C: - If there is a split more than 25 mm (1”) D: - If there is a split more than 100 mm (4”)
23. A split on the end of a banded scaffold planks must be no more than …………
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A: - 100 mm (4”) B: - 250 mm (10”)

C: - 400 mm (16”) D: - 300 mm (12”)
24. Base plate must be at least?
A: - 150 mm (6” square), 6 mm (1/4”) thick B: - 150 mm (6” square), 20 mm (3/4”) thick
C: - 225 mm (9” square), 6 mm (1/4”) thick D: - 300 mm (12” square), 6 mm
(1/4”) thick
25. What type of bracing is used on a birdcage scaffold?
A: - Transverse (sectional) zig-zag B: - Interior longitudinal (zig-zag)
C: - Transverse (sectional) “×” Bracing D: - Longitudinal (façade)
26. What type of bracing is installed as close as possible to the node points along the length of the
scaffold?
A: - Transverse B: - Longitudinal (façade)
C: - “×” Bracing D: - “Scissor” bracing
27. When must longitudinal (façade) bracing be installed on a scaffold whose length is greater than
its height?
A: - Every third post B: - Every fifth post
C: - Every second post D: - Every post
28. What type of horizontal bracing is used on a mobile scaffold?
A: - Sway B: - Zig-zag
C: - Ledger D: - Plan
29. At what angle must “Zig-Zag” bracing be installed?
A: - 35-55 degrees B: - 25-45 degrees
C: - 35-60 degrees D: - 35-70 degrees
30. Which scaffold must be have ties?
A: - 1 m wide × 6 m long × 5 m high B: - 1 m wide × 4 m long × 3 m high
C: - 2 m wide × 2 m long × 6 m high D: - 1 m wide × 1 m long × 3 m high
31. How can a gap of more than 600 mm (2 ft.) on a platform be covered?
A: - Cover with ½” plywood, overlapping by 200 mm B: - Cover with 1” plywood,
overlapping by 200 mm
C: - Cover the gap with at least 2 tin sheets D: - Cover the gap with cross
planks (boards)
32. What is the minimum number of board bearers that must be fitted if the longitudinal post
spacing exceeds 1.5 meters (5 feet) on a scaffold?
A: - 1 B: - 2
C: - 3 D: - 4
33. How make Risk assessment?
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34. What are four Basic Rules of Rigging?

a. Know the weight
b. Know the capacity
c. Retain the load
d. Control of load

35. Write abbreviations of:

TROIF Total reputable occupational illness frequency
STARRT Safety Task and Risk Reduction Talk
COSHH Control of substance Hazardous to Health
EPC Engineering Procurement contractors
RSO Radiation Safety Officer
36. How far part should ladder in an excavation be placed?

 7.5 m (25 feet)

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

 Wooden stick

38. What class of supplied air respirator shall be used for specified hazards operation?

 Grad D
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NAME______________________ Position___________________ Site ___________________

Date______________ Percentage Gain __________________ Passing Marks _______________

Status __________________ Time Allowed: 30 Minutes