Safety Officer Written Assessment

QUESTION 1. What is your primary duty at work site as an HSE officer? If you find unsafe conditions unsafe acts
during your inspection what are you going to do? (6 marks)
Answer:
Primary duty (3Marks):
1. Identity and rectify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
2. Ensure that the tasks are executed as per the MS and JHA.
What to do (3Marks):
Suspended the task and explain to the involved personnel what is the unsafe act /condition observed and the
action that needs to be taken to correct it.

QUESTION 2. What is a Chemical MSDS? What are the important contents of the MSDS? Who must have copies
and why (purpose)? (10 marks)
Answer:
MSDS(2Marks ):
Material safety data sheet - detailed information regarding the properties of a chemical, storage, handling and
disposal.
Important contents (5 marks):
1.First aid in case of contamination to persons.
2.PPE requirement in handling the chemical.
3.Toxicity
4.Exposure limit(PEL- Permissable exposure limil, STEL)
5.Flammability
6.Compatibility with other chemical.
Who must have copies and why? (3 marks):
1.Clinic - First aid instruction
2.Store - Proper storage, handling and inventory.
3.User - PPE requirement in handling and proper disposal.

QUESTION 3. What is JHA or JSA? How does it differ from Risk Assessment? (4 marks)
Answer:
JHA/JSA is (2 marks):
Identification of potential hazards in every job steps of a task and instituting control measures to eliminate
potential risk or reduce it to ALARP in actual site conditions.
Risk Assessment differs from a JHA/JSA because, (2 marks):Risk Assessment
Identification of potential hazards in general construction activities and instituting control measures to eliminate
potential risk or reduce it to ALARP during pre execution stage of the project.

QUESTION 4. What is the main purpose of LOTO? What are the types of LOTO? (5 marks)
Answer:
LOTO (3 marks):
To prevent accidental release of stored energy when working with live lines.
Types of LOTO (2 marks):
1.Electrical
2.Mechanical
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QUESTION 5. What is QP's criteria for Critical Lift? Where is the limit switch of the crane located? What are the
requirements for a critical lift? (9 marks)
Answer:
Definition (5 marks):
1.Any load dimension exceeds 15 meters or the load is of complex shape where the centre of gravity is difficult to
ascertain.
2.Lift that exceeds 50T in weight.
3.Lifts which exceed 30 meters in height.
4.Lifts which require full boom extension.
5.Lifts which requires 2 of more crane simultaneously.
6.Lift where there the equipment or loads consists of thin fragile members susceptible to deformation during
lifting.
7.Lifts where there are live plant assets or assets that contain hazardous inventory that could cause catastrophic
damage if penetrated.
8.Personnel lifts, lifts over pipelines, near overhead electric power lines.
9.Lifts where safety of personnel and equipment are at risk, which is a concern raised by any responsible
authorities.
Limit switch location (1 mark):
Located at the end of the crane’s boom and its function is to prevent double blocking of the hoists.
QP Critical lift requirements (3 marks):
1.QP competent person approved critical lifting plan /method statement.
2.Duly completed form LER 01
3.Assessment of QP competent person for crane that is more than 10years old.
4.For critical lifts above 50 T, the crane must be load tested and certified with a test load of at least 25% above the
actual load to be lifted.

QUESTION 6. What is mechanical excavation? What are the hazards and control measures (precautions) for
conducting excavations more than 1.2 meters? (12 marks)
Answer:
Mechanical excavation is? (2 marks):
Cutting and removal of earth’s cavity using mechanical equipment.
Hazards (5 marks):
1.Collapse of the excavation walls.
2.Presence of toxic /flammable gases.
3.Low oxygen level.
4.Damage to underground utilities.
5.Restricted access.
6.Fall of equipment into the excavation.
7.Machine/human interface.
Precautions (5 marks):
1.Provide sloping , benching and shoring.
2.Excavated materials must be stored at least 1 meter away from the edge.
3.Follow CSE procedure.
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4.Identity and expose all affected burried utilities prior to excavation.

5.Provide at least 2 access/ egress point.
6.Provide competent banksman to assist heavy equipment.
7.Personnel need to avoid line of fire areas and wear high visibility clothing.

QUESTION 7. What are the hazards of working with electricity and its control measures? (8 marks)
Answer:
Hazards of working with electricity includes: (Minimum 4 marks):
1.Incompetent personnel
2.Electrocution
3.Shock
4.Short circuit
5.Arching /Fire
Control Measures: (Minimum 4 marks):
1.Trained /certified electrician
2.Follow LOTO procedure
3.Provide barriers and guarding
4.Wear required PPEs
5.Follow MS and RA
6.Follow standard installation procedure
7.Provide appropriate fire extinguisher.

QUESTION 8. What is working at height? What are the 3 types of fall protection? system? Definition of lifeline?
What is the lifeline's rated capacity? (10 marks)
Answer:
Working at height is (3 marks):
Work that is above 1.8 meters (6feet) from the ground.
Types of fall protection system (3 marks):
1.Guard rail system
2.Safety net system
3.Personnel fall arrest system
Definition of lifeline (3 marks):
Horizontal or vertical line that is used as an anchor point of fall protection lanyard to prevent person from falling.
Lifeline rated capacity (1 mark):
5,400 pounds or 2,454 kilograms

QUESTION 9. Give the meaning of the following acronyms: ALARP, PEL, SWL, CoG, Hipo NM, LTI and LTIFR. What is
the formula for computing LTIFR? (8 marks)
Answer:
ALARP (1 mark):
As Low As Reasonably Possible
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(MSDS) PEL (1 mark):

Material Safety Data Sheet
(Rigging) SWL (1 mark):
Safe Working Load
(Rigging) CoG (1 mark):
Centre of Gravity
HiPo NM (1 mark):
High Potential Near Miss
RWC (1 mark)
Restricted Work Case
FAC (1mark)
First Aid Case
MTC (1mark)
Medical Treatment Case
PD (1 mark)
Property Damage
LTI (1 mark):
Lost Time Incident
LTIFR (1 mark):
Lost Time Incident Frequency Rate
Formula for LTIFR (1 mark):
(Number if LTIs/Man hours)× 1000000

QUESTION 10. What do you understand by the term "Confined Space (CS)"? What is the acceptable level of
oxygen (%) and H2S, LEL, CO (ppm) inside CS? Give the safety measures in working inside a confined space?
(12 marks)
Answer:
Definition: A confined space is a (2 marks)
Limited or restricted means of entry/exit and is not designed for continuous human occupation to perform work.
Acceptable level (4 Marks)
Oxygen- 19.5% to 23.5%
H2S- 10 ppm or less
CO- 25 ppm or less
LEL- 10% or less
Safety measures: (6 marks)
1.Personnel must be competent to perform confined space entry
2.Ensure that gas test is performed and all readings are in acceptable level
3.Provide CSE attendant that will log and monitor personnel entering /leaving the confined space.
4.Provide standard means of access
5.Provide rescue plan and equipment
6.Provide mechanical ventilation
7.Provide low voltage lighting.
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QUESTION 11. What is a hazard? What is control measure? List down the hierarchy of controls to minimize
exposure to hazards. (9 marks)
Answer:
Definition of hazard (2 marks)
Anything that has Potential to cause harm people , environment and assest.
What is the meaning of control measure (2 marks)?
Things needed to put in place to prevent people, environment and assest from acquiring the hazards.
Hierarchy of Controls (5 marks)
1.Elimination
2.Substitution
3.Engineering control
4. Admin control
5.PPE

QUESTION 12. Heat Stress Management. What hours of the day wherein workers are not allowed to work on
areas directly exposed to the heat of the sun during summer period? What are the work / rest requirements for
the red, orange, yellow and green Heat Index flags? (10 marks)
Answer:
Red - stop work
Orange - 30 minute work 10 minutes rest
Yellow - 40 minutes work 10 minutes rest
Green - 50 minutes work 10 minutes rest

Hours of the day wherein work on areas directly exposed to the heat of sun is not allowed (2 marks)
11.30 to 14.30

Question 13. What are the parts of a scaffold? Where is the location of the transom? What is a mobile scaffold?
What is the required ratio of base to height of a mobile scaffold? (8 marks)
Answer:
Parts of scaffolding (5 marks):
Standard, ledger, transom, top and mid rails, toe boards, wood planks, base plate, access ladder.
Location of transom (1 mark):
Horizontal member connected to the standards

What is mobile scaffold (1 mark):

An independent working platform mounted with wheel base so that it can be transferred from one place to
another.
Base to height ratio of mobile scaffold (1 mark):
3:1

Question 14. What is Permit to Work? What are the different types of PTW? (5 marks
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Answer:
Permit to work (PTW) is (3 marks):
Formal document allowing the work to commence after authorized personnel duly approves and signs the PTW
form.
Types of QP PTW (2 marks):
1.Hot work
2.Cold work
3.Excavation
4.Confined space entry

Question 15: What is the correct type of fire extinguisher to be used in an electrical fire.( 4 marks )
Answer:
1.CO2
2.Dry power chemical

Question 16: What are the 3 elements of the fire triangle? (6 mark)
Answer :
1.Oxygen
2.Heat
3.Fuel

Question 17: (Covid 19 protocol ) what are the precautions to prevent the spread of covid-19 at site? (5 marks)
Answer :
1.Self-monitoring of symptoms ( difficulty of breathing, cough, sore throat, loss of taste)
2.Daily checking of body temperature
3.Correct wearing of PPEs(mask and hand gloves)
4.Frequent hand washing and sanitation
5.Physical distancing
6.Essential travels only

Question 18: Provide the heat disorders you can incur for prolonged work under the sun(5 marks)
Answer :
1.Heat fatigue
2.Heat rashes
3.Heat cramps
4.Heat collapse
5.Heat exhaustion
6.Heat stroke

Question 19:What is the ratio of the designated first aider against the workers inside QP refinery (2marks)
Answer :
1:25

Question 20: What is the QP emergency contact number? (2marks)

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Answer :
135

Question 21: What are the actions to be taken for an H2S emergency inside the QP refinery? (6marks )
Answer :
1.Stop all work
2.Make safe the work area
3.Check wind direction
4.Proceed to the assembly point
5.Conduct head count and inform QPR checker
6.Wait for further instruction