BOSIET SAFETY INDUCTION

Assessment

Multiple choice. Select the letter of the best answer.

1. Statement 1 – Hazards on offshore oil rigs are classified as operational risk and physical risk.
Statement 2 – Operational risk includes structural failure and fire.
a. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect

2. Statement 1 – Motion hazard is present in moving heavy equipment.

Statement 2 - H2S-gas or hydrogen sulphide, a by-product in the drilling and production process is a chemical
hazard.
a. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect

3. Statement 1 – Acid rain is not caused by the petroleum industry.

Statement 2 - Burning petroleum contributes to climate change.
a. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect

4. Statement 1 - Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gases or vapors emitted by certain petroleum products
such as fuel oil, paint.
Statement 2 - Waste oil dripping out from vehicles over streets and roads has no impact on the environment.
a. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect

5. It is a non-departmental public body in UK responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement
of workplace health, safety and welfare.
a. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
b. Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
c. Occupational Safety and Health Center OSHEC
d. None of the above

6. It is the law which created the HSE.

a. Offshore Installations Regulations
b. Philippine Marine Pollution Decree
c. Offshore Safety Case Regulations
d. Health and Safety at Work Act
7. It is a systematic step by step process used in workplaces to minimize or reduce exposure to hazards.
a. Hierarchy of hazard control
b. Safe System of Work (SSOW)
c. Safety Observation System (SOS)
d. Personal Responsibility for Safety (PRfS)

8. It is the most effective measure in the hierarchy of hazard control.

a. Administrative control
b. Engineering control
c. Substitution
d. Elimination

9. Statement 1 - Employees may use physician-prescribed medications, provided that it does not adversely affect
job performance or the safety of the employee or other individuals in the work place.
Statement 2 – Vitamins and dietary supplements are allowed offshore but must be in sealed packaging.
a. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect

10. Statement 1 - Employees must report all prescribed medications to their immediate supervisor.
Statement 2 – Medication in sealed packages is allowed offshore even without prescription.
a. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect

11. Statement 1 – Only offshore workers involved in a job related accident are tested for the use of drug and
alcohol.
Statement 2 - A worker with positive test results will be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of
employment.
a. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect

12. Statement 1 - All new employees will be tested for the use of drugs and alcohol before they are allowed to start
work.
Statement 2 - The tests are conducted randomly and a worker can refuse to undergo the procedure.
a. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect
13. There are PPE to protect the hearing against dangerous noise levels. Which of the following provides the most
effective protection?
a. Ear plugs
b. Ear phones
c. Ear muffs
d. Head set

14. Safety boots/shoes protect the feet from injury by:

a. Sharp objects.
b. Dropped objects.
c. Slipping
d. All of the above

15. Statement 1 - Incident, accident, near miss and illness that are minor are not reported at all.
Statement 2 – In making reports on incident, accident, etc. it is best to follow your installation’s system of
reporting.
a. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect

16. Which of the following is an objective of accident investigations? To identify…..

a. Previously overlooked physical, environmental, administrative or process hazards
b. Need for new or more extensive safety training
c. Unsafe work practices
d. All of the above

17. The following is a function of an offshore medic except:

a. Provide on-site first aid;
b. Give skilled treatment under the directions of a registered medical practitioner;
c. Perform minor operations
d. Arrange evacuation of a patient and liaison with onshore medical services

18. Statement 1 – An offshore medic can assist in implementing emergency plans.

Statement 2 – He can give advice on occupational health, healthy living and working environment.
a. Only statement 1 is correct
b. Only statement 2 is correct
c. Both statements are correct
d. Both statements are incorrect