KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (K.S.C.

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NAME: DATE:
SAFETY OFFICERWRITTEN EXAMINATION ( 1 HOUR)
SECTION-A (Total marks=40):
Put only ONE circle around the most correct answer.

1.Hazardous waste containers shall be labeled with the following information, except:

• Date of final disposal

• Contents of container
• Date of packing
• Contact name, designation and phone of Contractor representative

2. Which of the following is not considered as a typical hazard that could be present
during demolition activities?

• Hazardous substances e.g. asbestos

• Abrasive blasting
• Dust formation
• Projecting nails or broken glass

3. Please name the one which isnot classified as a driving hazard.

• Poor concentration
• Excess speed
• Limited visibility
• Noise

4.Which of the following isnot considered as a confined space?

• Working inside a sewer manhole

• Working from scaffolding
• Working inside a process vessel
• Working in excavation more than 2 meters deep

5.Safe transportation and storage of Gas Cylinders does not include ……

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• When transporting cylinder, roll horizontally on ground to avoid back injury

• Firmly lock in an upright position to a guardrail when stored
• Oxygen cylinder in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders
• Cylinders have protective caps in place to protect the valves and nozzles

6.An Excavation Notification followed by a Work Permit is issued whenever there is a

need to dig / slit trench the ground…

• More than 1 meter deep

• 2 meters deep
• More than 3 meters deep
• Regardless of depth

7.The Equipment, Instrumentation or Electrical Power supply can be isolated by:

• Any person associated with the work

• A nominated and authorized person only
• The worksite manager
• There is no need to carry out such isolation

8.Definitions of a confined space include:

• Home
• It is not suitable for continuous occupancy
• A place with adequate ventilation or lighting
• Airy space

9. A Hot Work Permit is not required for:

• Welding
• Grinding
• Abrasive blasting
• Scaffolding

10. Paint Spraying or Hand Painting is not permitted during:

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• A Dangerous situation within the Plant

• Radiography Work
• Hot Work
• All of the above

11. Electrical safety floor mats are placed in front of switchboards or high-voltage
equipment with the purpose of ………………………..

• Providing cover for underneath ground from flying sparks

• Protecting personnel against accidental electric shock
• Stopping workers from getting too close to equipment
• Extinguishing fires that may start by accident

12.Following are Hazardous Substances, except:

• Petrol
• Cement
• Distilled water
• Asbestos

13.Excavation Notification is a document to notify concerned authorities of:

• Phone number for workers to use to report emergencies related to excavation

• Aboveground and underground services existing at the site of excavation
• Powered equipment or excavating machinery to be used
• Amount of soil to be used for backfilling

14.Which of the following is not a hazard which may be encountered while working
inside a trench?

• Presence of oxygen
• Soil vibration
• Lack of Oxygen
• Struck / hit by excavating machinery

15. Which of the following is not considered as PPE:

• Ear defenders
• Goggles
• Safety shoes
• Personal H2S monitor

16.The function of a RCD (residual current device) is to:

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• Record electrical current to ensure it doesn’t exceed permissible level

• Protect workers from electrical vibration
• Record electrical voltage to ensure it doesn’t exceed permissible level
• Protect workers from electric shock

17. A properly inspected, correctly installed and well maintained retractable lifeline
should only be used for:

• One (1) person at a time

• Two (2) persons at a time
• Three (3) persons at a time
• Four (4) persons at a time

18.For an activity to be considered “Work at Height”, it must be carried out at an

elevated location of at least ----------------- from the ground level.

• 4.8 meters (~ 16 feet)

• 3.8 meters (~ 12 feet)
• 2.8 meters (~ 9 feet)
• 1.8 meters ( ~ 6 feet)

19.In selection of personal H2S monitors, which of the following is irrelevant?

• Intrinsic Safety
• Measuring Range
• Light Intensity
• Temperature Range

20.Which of the information below must be mentioned in the contents of MSDS?

• Fire-fighting measures
• Emergency Escape Plan
• Recommended Manufacturer or brand name for required PPE
• Employee Training Program

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Read the statement carefully and indicate whether it is True or False by

placing a circle around your answer.

21 All wastes including hazardous and non-hazardous is kept T F

together in the same designated area for wastes.
22 When ladders are constructed properly they can be used as an T F
alternativeto scaffolding.

23 It is acceptable to construct Scaffoldsclose to electric power T F

lines.

24 Mechanical equipmentshould be used wherever practicable to T F

reduce the hazards resulting from manual handling of Loads.

25 A safety authorization is a document that specifies precautions, T F

identifies hazards and controls all work to be carried out.

26 The focus of JSA is to examine the job against the potential T F

hazards & precautions required.

27 Spark potential toolscan be used inexplosive stores provided T F

extreme caution is practiced.

28 Backfilling is an activity performed to prevent cave-ins and T F

support the side walls of a trench.

29 The purpose of a Tagout Device is to notify workers that it is T F

safe to re-energize the machine.

30 Hydrogen Sulphide is a colorless toxic gas that is detectable in T F

high concentrations by an odor resembling “rotten eggs”.

31 Gas Testing is carried out to check whether or not it is safe to T F

carry out activities without exposing people and plant to risk.

32 The first aid kits should be locked to keep them protected T F

against dust, theft and damage.
Organic solvent vapors released from paints are flammable and
33 T F
present a fire hazard.

In the event of an Industrial disabling injury, the work is to be

34 T F
completely stopped.

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Glue, paint, varnish and oil are considered as hazardous

35 T F
substances.

A hazard is an act or condition which is a potential source for an

36 T F
accident.

Drowning due to water seepage into a trench is a hazard that

37 T F
workers may be exposed to during excavation work.

38 Tool box talks are to be given to workers on a weekly basis. T F

Nowadays, most of the workers exposures to asbestos take

39 T F
place during repair and maintenance work.

The depth of the excavation determines whether it needs to be

40 T F
barricaded or not.

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SECTION-B (Total marks= 20):

Use separate papers to answer these questions (Note: Write your answer
within “Not more” than 6 sentences for each questionmentioned below)

1. If you are performing a Tool Box Talk about Electrical Welding, what are
most important issues to be mentioned?

2. What is a JSA? What is the purpose if it? Why is it done? How will it help?
Who does the JSA?

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