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Interview Questions For Hse Personnel
Interview Questions For Hse Personnel
For hydro test disposal of water into the main drain shall be
arranged ; all electrical equipment shall be covered or removed if
changes of flooding are there.
What additional Welders would require the following PPE other than minimum
PPE is required required
for welders whilst Welding glass( Numbered)
doing welding job Mask for protection against welding fumes
Harness if work is at height
Welding grade shirt (Full Sleeves) and trouser
High ankle welding boots
Welding gloves-not ordinary
18 Portable Gas Detection System
Why do we need Gas monitoring is required to ensure that hazardous gasses are not
gas monitoring present at work location; Most of the gases in oil and gas industry
are colorless and cannot be seen therefore, a device is required to
check their presence.
What does a gas A gas monitor displays the concentration of gases , flammable
monitor display gases are displayed in LEL ( lower explosive Limit), H2S and CO
are displayed in PPM and oxygen is displayed in percentage(%)
19 Hazardous Materials/Substances
Name 3 of H2S
hazardous Hydrocarbons( Highly Flammable gases)
materials –MSDS Catalysts;- X-ray Sources
Paints
Oil –Fuel
Acids
MSDS stands for Material Data Sheet. It is a document developed
by the manufacturer of the hazardous material (chemical) to
provide information about the safety precautions required in the use
of hazardous materials such as MSDS for acids, gases etc….
20 Emergency Response
What action must If you are exposed to a gas leak , following actions shall be taken:
be taken if you Stop the job
are exposed to Don/wear your escape set
gas leak Shut down the machine
Check wind direction
Move to muster point/assembly area, Cross wind. If you are
downwind of the leak AND go up wind, if the leak is
downwind of you
Do not attempt any rescue if you are not trained and if you
do not have protective equipment such as breathing
apparatus.
21 Safety Checks Prior to start work
What are the Before starting any work , following safety checks shall be done:
main safety Check permit , if the permit is not signed /issued work shall
checks to be done not be started
prior to start work Check tools and equipment , tools and equipment shall be in
best working condition
Check if workers are competent for the work , job shall be
assigned to qualified .skilled and fit persons
Perform Task briefing ,supervisor shall inform his workers
about the hazards of the task, risk involved and control
measures
Check PPE as required by permit
Check safety equipment availability as required by permit,
this may include gas detectors, fire extinguishers , fire
hoses, BA trolley /set etc…
Check if someone is working on top and around ,
simultaneous works are not allowed
Check if area is gas tested and is free of hazardous gases
Check if all workers know the emergency response
procedure
22 Work Permit
Name some types Following are the work permits used in a gas plant;
of work permits Open flame work permit: For activities where visible flame
shall be produced, example , welding ,cutting, grinding
Hot work permit: Works that involve machines having
internal combustion engines where a heat or sparks may
produce, example, use of crane, compressor etc…
Cold work permit: For activities where there is no possibility
of flame, heat or spark generation, example, insulation work,
cable laying and pulling etc…
Confined Space work permit: Used for entry into a permit
required confined space , example , working in a trench
deeper than 1 meter , entry into tank , vessel pit, pipe etc…
This permit is called certificate as well and shall be attached
with the main permit for the job such as hot ,cold permit
Electrical Isolation: This permit is required to request
electrical isolation; this permit shall be part of main permits.
Excavation: For any sub-soil activity, manual or mechanical,
example, digging a cable trench. This permit shall be
attached with one of the main permits.
What is the Permit to work (PTW) is required to ensure that required
function of PTW precautions are implemented based on the identified hazardous for
safe execution of the work.
PTW is also required for communication purpose; a PTW raised
provides information to all concerned parties /individuals that a
certain activity would be carried out in a certain area at a specific
date and time.
4) How many minimum sections should be included in the HSE plan (as per
ADEHSMS)?
It doesn’t prevent accident from happening, in spite it only minimize the extent of injury in
case of an accident.
7) Hierarchy of control?
Assess the competence of the assessor, scope of further reduction of risk, relevance of the
risk matrix, has all procedures and activities been added in the documents, has all legal
requirements been addressed, has all hazards been minimized to ALARP.
Form the audit team, pre audit meeting to explain the purpose, carry out the audit in
accordance to the organizations HSEMS & Legal requirement, record audit findings –
information, Requiring action points, scope of improvement, non-conformance, audit trail;
close meeting and submit detailed audit report to management.
Follow client/ contractor emergency procedures, act your part if you are a part of the
Emergency response team, Guide the contractor in case they feel difficulty in bringing the
situation under control, report to emergency services, report concluding the incident.
MAN LIFT
Procedure’s Main Requirements
Availability of Valid Work Permit/Method Statement/ TRA
Availability of Supervisor- Ground Manlift Operator
Valid Third Party Certification for the Equipments
Operator:
- TPC (Third party certification)
- Qatari Driving License
Identification of the involved Personnel
- By Sticker
Working area Barricaded(Area underneath)
Adequate illumination during dark hours
Ground Condition:
- Compacted
- Away from Excavation
Not allowed to Pass through Very narrow Structure/beam
Engine Turn Off – Operator to take the Key
SCAFFOLDING
PERMIT TO WORK
Procedure’s Main Requirements
ALL WORKS QAFCO 5 : QAFCO 5 PTW (Permit to Work)
ALL WORKS MIC AREA: MIC, QP, KAHRAMMA + QAFCO 5 PTW As Applicable
ALL WORKS QAFCO : QAFCO PERMIT (Apart From fenced Area-QAFCO 5
PTW)
Work Permit:
- Level1: for Low Risk
- Level2: For High Risk
Validity:
- Level1: One Month
- Level2: One Week
Confined Space, Hot Work (near Live Existing lines) & Work with Radioactive
materials:
- Validity 10hrs only and can not be renewed.
Authorized Signatories:
- Level 1: Discipline Manager
- Level 2: Construction Manager/Discipline Manager
Underground/Aboveground Piping , Tanks , Deep Excavation(greater than 1.2m):
- Confined Space (Space Entry Permit Required)
Work Permit Checklist signed daily.
Attachments ( Method Statement , Risk Assessment/JSA) available
HOUSE KEEPING
Procedure’s Main Requirements
Aisles and Walkways:
Free of Obstructions
Floors :
- Free of Waste
- Un necessary material , Oil & Grease
- Protruding nails, Splinters
Waste Receptacles:
- Color Coded
- Adequate in number
Walk ways not for Pedestrian Traffic clearly marked.
Passage ways and access:
- Safe
- Free of materials and Obstruction
- Neat & Clean
Exposed Steel rebars ends:
- Bent , or
- Caped
Combustible material :
- Piling no more than 3m height
Non- Compatible material which may create Fire hazard must be Segregated by
a barrier
Spill Clean up done.
LIFTING
Procedure’s Main Requirements
Availability of Valid Work Permit /Method Statement/Job Safety Analysis
Availability of Supervisor
Personnel Required (Relevant Training Courses , TPC and Driving License for
Crane Operator , Except Tagline man)
- Lifting Supervisor
- Rigger
- Crane Operator
- Tagline man
Identification of Rigging supervisor/Foreman, Rigger:
- By Sticker (R1 ,R2, R3, R4)
- R1- Grade Level -1 For rigging supervisor(More than 10 years experience)
- R2 Grade Level- 2 For Rigging Foreman(More than 3 years experience)
- R3 Grade Level -3 For Rigger( More than 3months experience)
- R4 Grade Level -4 For Rigger Non- skilled(Can only assist Grade Level 2&3)
- By Orange Vest
Communication Between Crane Operator and Rigger(by hand or radio)
- Clear and Standardized
Ground Condition (suitably compacted).
Crane Out Riggers:
- Fully Extended & Secured
- Solid ground with Suitable Pads
Crane Wheels:
- Clear Off the ground
Crane:
- Valid TPC(Third Party Certification)
- Valid Documents (Insurance, Registration etc.)
- Obtain QP/MIC Stamp for Endorsement, as Applicable.
Lifting gears:
- Valid TPC (Third Party Certification)
- Color Coded
Maintenance Record of Crane:
- Last 2 Years
- Tandem Lift (10-40 tonnes):
- Simplified Rigging Plan( Approved)
- Critical Lift(Heavy Lift >40 tonnes& Manbasket lifting)- Requires:
- Approved Rigging Plan
- Method Statement/Risk Assessment
Crane:
- Safe distance form the excavation
Use of Tag Line
Wind Speed Guidelines:
- 10 to 14.9(m/sec) - Lifting works above 5 meters not permitted
- Above 15 (m/sec) - All works shall stop