KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (K.S.C.

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

1.A fire is a “Chemical process” which generates:

• Heat
• Smoke
• Flame
• All of the above

2.For safe entry inside any confined space, the oxygen concentration/ content
shall be in between the following two values:

• 19.5% – 23.5%
• 18.5% - 23.5%
• 17.5% – 23.5%
• 16.5% - 23.5%

3. Please name the one which is not classified as health hazard.

• Dust
• Speeding
• Toxic fumes
• Vibration

4.During work, before a crane is moved along its track, the following has to be
done:

• A warning should be given to all personnel whose safety is likely to be

endangered
• The brakes checked to confirm they are in good working order
• The driver has to switch off his mobile phone
• The fire extinguisher should be tested

5.H2S has the following characteristics:

• Colorless, Flammable, Corrosive and lighter than air

• Flammable, Corrosive, smells like rotten eggs and lighter than air
• Corrosive, Flammable, smells like rotten eggs and heavier than air
• Toxic, Flammable, Corrosive, Colorful and heavier than air
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6.The banksman/rigger employed inlifting operation should be experienced

and competent in communicating with equipment operator using:

• signal system
• e-mail system
• verbal orders
• written notes

7. Handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders shall follow the

following, except:

• Put in vertical upright position with securely chained and capped

• Away from source of heat and flammable substances
• Use a trolley to move location/ handling
• Keep in a confined space

8. Which one is notrelated to Housekeeping?

• Cleanliness
• Ventilation
• Tidiness
• Waste disposal

9. Following are precautionary measures which shall be taken to minimize the

danger associated with discovery of suspected explosive ordinances, except:

• Stop the work immediately

• Try to move the ordinance to a secure area
• Report to respective area fire station
• Do not touch

10.The following “Warning sign” must be installed when Radiography is in

progress.

• Danger :Radiation Area

• Proceed with caution
• Wear your PPE
• Be aware

11. What is the first thing that should be done in case a worker gets hurt on
site?

• Run away from the site of the incident

• It should be reported to Area Fire Station by observer or supervisor
• Lesson learnt should be communicated to others

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• Causes of the incident should be investigated and a report issued

12. It is necessary for flammable and toxic chemicals to be stored in a room

that has:

• Good source of lightening so the room is very well lit

• Poor ventilation to stop vapors and fumes escaping from store
• Dim source of lightening to help keep room temperature low
• Good ventilation to stop vapors and fumes from building up inside store

13. Chemical handling areas on site should be equipped with the following:

• Phone for workers to use to report emergencies

• Emergency Shower and Eye Wash Station
• Protection from sunlight to offer shade for chemicals
• Fans to stop vapors of chemicals from building up to dangerous levels

14.The following are not recommended to be worn near rotating machinery,

except:

• Jewelry
• Necktie
• Coverall
• Loose cloths

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

• Safety harness
• Breathing apparatus
• Helmet
• Mask

16. Which of the following are hazards that people working inside storage
tanks are exposed to:

• Fire and explosion

• Oxygen deficiency or enrichment
• Toxic gasses
• All of the above

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17. All of the following hazards may be encountered while excavating or

working inside a trench except:

• Possible presence of explosive devices

• Losing your cell phone or wallet
• Encountering flammable & / or toxic gas release
• Being buried alive under earthwork , cave-ins, or collapsed soil

18.”Cold work permit” can be issued for all of the following activities with the
exception of:

• Brush painting
• Grinding
• Manual excavation
• Working at height

19. The allowable noise limit for a period of not more than 8 hours/day in
industrial areas is:

• 75 dBA.
• 90 dBA.
• 100 dBA.
• 85 dBA.

20. Installation of a “toe board” in a scaffolding construction is necessary to

minimize the following with the exception of:

• Make the scaffolding look nicer

• Avoid falling tools/ materials from height
• Strengthen guard rails construction
• Minimize risk of slip hazards of workers

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Read the statement carefully and indicate whether it is True or

False by placing a circle around your answer.

It is safe for welders to wear metallic jewelry, rings, or

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watchstraps if they are wearing their PPE.

Welding booth / protective screen used for welding or cutting

22 operations should not be made of ignitable or flammable T F
materials.

The purpose of the Job Safety Analysis performed for any task
23 is to divide it into steps in order to determine the risk and cost T F
involved.

A TLV reflects the level of exposure that the typical worker will
24 T F
not be exposed at to a risk of disease or injury.

Gas Testing is required before and during entry into a vessel,

25 T F
tank, or confined space.

PPE should always be regarded as the first line of defense to

26 T F
protect against risk to safety and health.

27 Firefighting measures should be included as part of the MSDS. T F

Hearing Protection Devices (HDPs) are the last line of defense

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against occupational noise at worksites.

Oxygen cylinders must be stored separately from fuel-gas

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cylinders or combustible materials.

Grit blasting and airless spraying are considered as hazardous

30 operations that require precautionary measures to be taken T F
beforehand.

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Fall-arresting equipment includes equipment such as lanyards

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and ladders.

You should fight small fires if it is practical and safe for you to do
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so without putting yourself at risk.

In case of fire, all personnel on site should be moved to upwind

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assembly areas

Near miss is an incident which caused injury or illness and / or

34 damage to people, asset, the environment or Company T F
reputation.

Asbestos-containing products must not be used for new

35 installations and must be disposed off with other wastes T F
immediately

Radioactive substances can be kept in normal storage

36 T F
containers if they are shut tightly and locked.

If a trench is no longer in-use then it can be used for the

37 T F
disposal of non-hazardous wastes before backfilling.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are required even if the

38 chemicals are non-toxic and non-hazardous. T F

MSDS is only required for handling chemicals and is not

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necessary for painting operations.

The color of gas cylinders used at work sites should be different

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according to the color coding system used.

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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. Explain the importance of Tool Box Talks to be given to all levels

of employees on a daily basis prior to starting work.

2. Name some hazards that may be encountered during excavation

and mention ways in which excavation hazards may be
controlled.

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