SAUDI ARAMCO SAFETY OFFICER EVALUATION EXAM.

SECTION -1 CIRCLE THE WRIGHT ANSWER FROM THE GIVEN OPTIONS

1) Heat stress Program requires?

a) Sunshade
b) Cool Water
c) Training
d) Written Procedure
e) All of the above
f) a, b, c only

2) Spray Painting requires?

a) A good spray
b) No wind
c) A correct air purifying respirator
d) Work only in spray painting shop

3) A crane is working near 2 meter deep excavation, minimum distance from the edge shall be:
a) 1 Meter
b) 2 Meter
c) 3 Meter
d) None of the above

4) Mobile scaffold shall have a maximum height of:

a) 3 times its smallest base width
b) 3 times its biggest base width
c) 4 times its smallest base width
d) 4 times its biggest base width
e) None of the above

5) When grinding a piece of metal with a portable power grinder, the type of Personal Protective
Equipment required is:
a) Safety glass only
b) Goggles only
c) Face shield only
d) Safety glasses/face shield combination

6) The maximum voltage permitted for portable power tool in construction site is:
a) 110 Volt
b) 220 Volt
c) 240 Volt
d) 150 Volt

7) Flammable materials storage area cannot be located within_________ of other buildings or structure.
a) 25 ft
b) 50 ft
c) 50 Meters
d) 100 ft
8) The ratio of vertical to horizontal spacing for a straight or extension ladder is:
a) 1 to 1
b) 2 to 1
c) 3 to 1
d) 4 to 1

9) A straight or extension ladder must extend over the edge of a roof, excavation, or scaffold platform
by minimum distance:
a) 1 foot
b) 4 feet
c) 0.9 meter
d) No ser distance

10) The Saudi Aramco General Instruction which sets forth the Work Permit Receiver’s requirement is:
a) GI 1.200
b) GI 5.430
c) GI 2.100
d) GI 6.200

11) If someone is injured on your job site, a preliminary written report must submitted to the Saudi
Aramco PMT within _________ period of time:
a) 2 Hours
b) 24 Hours
c) 8 Hours
d) 3 Days

12) Work platforms must have toe boards, top rails and access ladders once they reach a height of_____:
a) 4 ft
b) 8 ft
c) 6 ft
d) When the height is four times greater than the base width

13) Excavation “Spoils” must be set back a minimum of _____ from the sides of the excavation.
a) 1 Meter
b) 6 feet
c) 3 feet
d) 2 feet

14) The maximum working pressure on an acetylene gauge is _____ PSI:

a) 7
b) 8
c) 15
d) 19.50

15) During storage of oxygen and acetylene gas cylinders they must be separated by (1) A fire Resistant
wall or (2) a Distance of______:
a) 20 feet
b) 50 feet
c) Not required if tanks are empty
d) None of the above
16) Which of the following would be classified as a Class “A” fire
a) A Fire involving ordinary combustible
b) A fire involving flammable liquid
c) A fire involving combustible metal
d) A fire involving live electrical equipment

17) The soil type that is least stable in an excavation is:

a) Type A
b) Type B
c) Type C
d) None of the above

18) What is necessary for a worker to wear on a steel beam six feet of more above ground?
a) A steel belt with steel or brass coupling
b) A full body harness with lanyards attached to an anchor point
c) He must never go on steel beam
d) None of the above

19) When there is opening in roof work and/or edges of roof, and a fall hazard exist, barricades must be
installed capable of withstand a force of:
a) 100 lbs (54.4kg)
b) 150 lbs (68kg)
c) 200 lbs (91kg)
d) 125 lbs (56.7kg)

20) Which of the following factors does affect the load capacity of a mobile crane?
a) Boom length
b) Boom angle
c) Extending the out rigger fully
d) Installation of an anti-two block device

21) How many clips are required to construct an eye in a one half inch wire rope?
a) 3 clips with U bolts on the live end
b) 4 clips with U bolts on the live end
c) 3 clips with U bolt on the dead end
d) 4 clips with U bolts on the dead end

22) Class “B” fires involve flammable liquids or gases that could be under pressure. What would give you
most concern when selecting a Class “B” fire extinguisher?
a) Exposure to electrical equipment
b) Depth of flammable liquid
c) Location of fire exits
d) Type of fire detectors present

23) How long is a work permit usually valid

a) 1 Month
b) 1 Week
c) 1 Shift
d) 1 Day
24) How far apart (maximum) shall access/egress ladder be in excavation?
a) 10 ft
b) 15 ft
c) 50 ft
d) 25 ft

25) When transferring an extremely flammable liquid from a 55 gallon drum via a drum a hand pump to a
small metal can, which of the following provides the best protection?
a) Ground both container
b) Bond both container together
c) Bond container together and ground each to a separate ground
d) Ground one container and then bond them to each other

26) A small mobile crane with rubber tires has struck a power line. The line, which I s now believed to be
dead, is lying across the crane boom. Which of the following best describes the proper course of.
action for the crane operator?
a) Jump from the crane and run away
b) Stay in the crane until emergency crews arrive
c) Have the oiler knock the line from the boom with a wood pole
d) Swing the boom back and forth until the line breaks or fall off

27) When checking the ground on a duplex outlet, which of the following provides the best method?
a) Check the continuity between the block and the white wire
b) Check the continuity between green wire and the outlet box
c) Check the continuity between white wire and the outlet box
d) Check the continuity between green wire and the building ground

28) Which of the following is true concerning explosive proof equipment? Explosive proof equipment is allowed to
operate in a flammable or explosive atmosphere because it is capable of:
a) The explosion if it happens will stay inside the container
b) Not producing sparks under any condition
c) Operating below ignition temperature
d) Shutting down the equipment serviced in an emergency

29) Minimum period of time the appointed “fire watch” remain at the site of HOT work after the activity
has stopped
a) 10 minutes
b) 15 minutes
c) 30 minutes
d) 60 minutes

30) One purpose of the “Anti Two Block” device on crane is

a) To determine the weight of the load lifted
b) To prevent cribbing block from contacting outrigger floats
c) To determine the length of the wire rope that has been extended
d) To prevent the overhaul ball from contacting the boom sheaves
31) What are the most important self-developed skill of a site safety officer?
a) Conduct site safety inspection with a checklist
b) Develop a safety inspection checklist based on knowledge and anticipated hazards
c) Conduct tool box safety meeting
d) Produce good looking reports

32) What is the number one cause of confined space death?

a) Explosive atmosphere
b) Oxygen enriched atmosphere
c) Hydrogen sulphide poisoning
d) Oxygen deficient atmosphere

33) When lifting over or adjacent to process piping, etc. what is required?
a) Hold tag
b) Welding Machine
c) Rigger 3
d) Hot work
e) All of above

34) What is used to control suspended loads?

a) Slings
b) Guys
c) Tag line
d) Shackles
e) All of above

35) If you found a fire exit blocked by a wooden pallet what would you do?
a) Leave it
b) Move it at quitting time
c) Move it immediately
d) Wait for someone else to move it

36) Before a lift plan can be used it must first be what?

a) Signed by the superintendent
b) Signed by Operator
c) Copied and filed
d) Approved by a competent person or rigger 1

37) What is the permissible noise exposure for an eight hours work shift?
a) 80
b) 90
c) 100
d) 120

38) What is the purpose of a hold tag?

a) To isolate or de-energized equipment
b) To work the job safely
c) To explain the reason why the equipment is being locked out
d) All of above
39) Hold tags and locks are primary intended to protect the individual who is doing the work from?
a) Being thrown in jail
b) Leaving until the work is completed
c) Being injured in case of accident start up
d) Sleeping

40) Where is a work permit required?

a) All Saudi Aramco Areas
b) In areas designated by the department manager as requiring a work permit
c) Construction work shop
d) None of the above

41) What is the grade of the supplied air for hood and respirators during abrasive blasting?
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D

42) Who is allowed to perform abrasive blasting?

a) All Saudi Aramco employees and Contractor
b) All Saudi Aramco employees and Contractor with 3rd party certification
c) All Saudi Aramco certified employees and Contractor
d) Contractor abrasive blasters

43) Flammable materials storage areas cannot be located within________ of other buildings or Structures:
a) 25 ft
b) 50 ft
c) 50 meters
d) 100 ft

44) Keep stored O2 cylinders separated from fuel gas cylinders by ___ or by a ____ high noncombustible barrier.
a) 20ft, 10ft
b) 15ft, 5ft
c) 20ft, 5ft
d) 10ft, 5ft

45) At what concentration of H2S will loss of consciousness and death occur within minutes?
a) 100 ppm
b) 250 ppm
c) 500 ppm
d) 1000 ppm

46) If someone is injured on your job site, a preliminary written report must be submitted to the Saudi
Aramco PMT within ________ period of time and final report within _________:
a) 2 hours, 48 hours
b) 24 hours, 72 hours
c) 8 hours, 72 hours
d) 1 hour, 48 hours
47) Guardrail systems shall be able to withstand, without failure a force of at least _______ lbs. applied in any
downward or horizontal direction at any point on the top rail or equivalent member.
a) 200
b) 300
c) 400
d) 500

48) What is the minimum concentration of H2S that is considered immediately dangerous to life and Health (IDLH)
a) 10 ppm
b) 50 ppm
c) 100 ppm
d) 500 ppm
49) The maximum working pressure on an acetylene gauge is ________ psig.
a) 7
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20

50) Which is the correct procedure to de-energize an electric circuit?

a) Lock, tag, clear and try.
b) Lock, tag, try and clear.
c) Tag, lock, clear and try.
d) None of the above.

51) What is the maximum voltage of a portable electric tool?

a) 110 V
b) 115 V
c) 125 V
d) 220 V

52) Crane operation shall be stopped at wind speed above ________ km/h.
a) 24
b) 28
c) 32
d) 36

53) The contractor shall provide one toilet for every __________ worker.
a) 15
b) 20
c) 35
d) 50

54) When there are openings in roof work and/or at edges of roofs, and a fall hazard exist, barricades must be
installed capable of withstanding a force of:
a) 100 lbs (45.4 kg)
b) 150 lbs (68 kg)
c) 200 lbs (91 kg)
d) 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
55) The Saudi Aramco Sanitary Code states that:
a) Eating is allowed on the worksite.
b) You shall provide one toilet for every 50 workers.
c) You shall provide drinking water and a dipper.
d) None of the above.

56) Which answer is incorrect; Contractor Safety Officer shall:

a) Advise on ways to prevent injury to personnel, damage to property and fires.
b) Be the only person responsible for all health and safety at the worksite.
c) Look at ways to improve existing work methods.
d) Advise their management on changes in Safety requirements.

57) Handling and storage of flammable materials include:

a) Any metal container holding flammable liquid must be FM (or UL) labeled.
b) Transfer operation should be carried out with funnels and there should be on open flames within 6 meters
(20 feet) of the operation unless conditions warrant greater clearance.
c) Transportation must always be in (closed) plastic containers.
d) None of the above.

58) How long is a Work Permit usually valid?

a) 1 month
b) 1 week
c) 1 shift
d) 1 day

59) Fire extinguisher type B is used specifically for:

a) Wood, paper and fiber materials.
b) Electrical fires.
c) Oil, solvents, paint, plastic and synthetic materials.
d) None of the above.

60) When transferring an extremely flammable liquid from a 55-gallon drum via a hand pump to a small metal safety
can, which of the following provides the best protection?
a) Ground both containers.
b) Bond both containers together.
c) Bond containers together and ground each to separate ground.
d) Ground one container and then bond them to other.

61) In order to use stepladders safety

a) Two men should be on ladder at the same time to balance the ladder.
b) Never stand on the top step.
c) Stepladder should be used to gain access to roofs or other elevated surfaces.
d) Lean it against the wall for support.
e) All of the above.

62) What should people look for when inspecting hand tools before use?
a) Check the load rating.
b) Missing or broken parts.
c) Electric rating.
d) Load rating.
63) Which of the following is true concerning explosive proof equipment? Explosive proof equipment is allowed to
operate in a flammable or explosive atmosphere because it is capable of:
a) The explosion if it happens will stay inside the container.
b) Not producing sparks under any condition.
c) Operating below the auto ignition temperature.
d) Shutting down the equipment serviced in an emergency.

64) How long should the appointed “Fire Watch” remain at the site of HOT work after the work has stopped?
a) 10 minutes
b) 15 minutes
c) 20 minutes
d) 30 minutes

65) The following lifts is/are considered as critical:

a) Multiple or tailing lifts.
b) Night time crane lifts.
c) Crane suspended personnel platforms (man baskets).
d) All of the above.
e) A & C only.

66) Cranes shall be inspected by the crane operator ______________.

a) Daily.
b) Monthly.
c) Prior to each shift.
d) Noon of the above.

67) When lifting over or adjacent to process piping, etc., what is required?
a) Hold Tag.
b) Welding Machine.
c) Rigger 3.
d) Hot Work Permit.
e) All of the above.

68) What is used to control suspended loads?

a) Slings.
b) Guys.
c) Tag Lines.
d) Shackles.
e) All of the above.

69) Identify two things that must be done to make sure hand tools do not cause injury.
a) Properly ground and bond them.
b) Inspect them and use them safely.
c) Check the Saudi Aramco approval.
d) Check the certification and sticker.

70) Identify the hazard associated with hydro-testing.

a) Toxic exposure from the water used during testing.
b) Unexpected failure of the equipment under test.
c) Release of hydrogen sulfide or hydrogen.
d) Corrosive action of hydrogen on human skin.
71) Identify two things that should be done before using portable electrical equipment in damp or wet locations.
a) Install grounding clamps and discharge electricity.
b) Discharge electricity and inspect the equipment.
c) Inspect the equipment and use GFCI.
d) Tape all insulated wires and use GFCI.

72) The top edge height of top rails shall not be less than ______ and not more than _____ above the walking /
working surfaces of a platform.
a) 0.95 m (38 in) / 1.27 m (50 in)
b) 089 m (35 in) / 1.15 m (45 in)
c) 0.95 m (38 in) / 1.15 m (45 in)
d) 1.016 m (40 in) / 1.27 m (50 in)

73) What is the purpose of a hold tag?

a) To isolate or de-energize equipment.
b) To work the job safety.
c) To explain the reason why the equipment is being locked out.
d) All of the above.

74) Crane boom shall be kept ________ feet from overhead power lines up to 50,00 volts and _________feet over
250,000 volts.
a) 10;20
b) 15;20
c) 10;25
d) 15;25

75) You need to inform the operator of heavy equipment to stop work. The operator is in the cab operation the
equipment and is wearing ear defenders. What should you do before approaching?
a) Shout loudly to the signal man.
b) Establish eye contact with the signal man.
c) Establish eye contact with the operator.
d) Shout loudly to the operator.

76) In order to store cylinders:

a) They should be stored in a safe, dry well ventilated place and secured.
b) Flammable substances should not be stored in the same area.
c) They should not be stored near a source of heat.
d) All off the above.

77) Compressed gas cylinder requirements include:

a) Don’t use cylinders that have dents, rust, gouges or burn marks.
b) Mark empty cylinders as “MT”.
c) Remove from service any compressed gas cylinders in violation of the regulations.
d) All of the above.

78) A ladder shall extend _______________________ above the upper point of contact.
a) 1 meter (3 ft)
b) 3 meters (10 ft)
c) 4 rungs
d) 12 inches
79) Portable electric tools must be:
a) Insulated or double grounded.
b) Single insulated or bonded.
c) Double insulated or grounded.
d) Double grounded or de-energized.

80) A confined space must not be entered without wearing supplied-air respirators if the oxygen level is below:
a) 21 %
b) 18 %
c) 25 %
d) 19.5 %

81) During which of the following activities should you wear a personal floatation device?
a) When boarding a boat.
b) When on an offshore rig.
c) When disembarking from a barge.
d) All of the above.
e) A and C only.

82) What must you ensure when boarding a vessel from a pier?
a) You have a work permit.
b) You have your luggage.
c) Winds are less than 20 knots.
d) You have a safe access.

83) When performing crane operations on a vessel, what can affect control of crane loads?
a) Passing vessels.
b) Drilling operations.
c) Wave Action.
d) All of the above.
e) A and C only.

84) Who is responsible for all safety on board a marine vessel or barge?
a) Site PMT.
b) Construction Manager.
c) Captain/Master.
d) Safety Officer.

85) Why should you be aware of mooring ropes and wires?

a) Many ropes and wires are slack and can cause serious injury.
b) Many ropes and wires are at neck level and can present a choking hazard.
c) Many ropes and wires are under tension and can cause serious injury.
d) Many ropes and wires are at ankle level and can cause you to trip and fall.

86) Personnel basket shall not be permitted to transfer personnel when the wind speed exceeds _______ or in
rough weather.
a) 28 km/h (21 knots)
b) 50 km/h (28 knots)
c) 13 km/s (7 knots)
d) 25 km/h (14 knots)
87) What is the first thing you should do if a person falls in the water?
a) Inform the Captain/Maser.
b) Shout “Man Overboard”.
c) Follow the directions of the Captain/Master.
d) Throw a floatation device in the water.

88) How is transfer from boat to boat landing done safety?

a) Grab the knotted rope when the boat is at the BOTTOM of a swell; swing to the platform; PUSH off the
boat with your feet.
b) Grab the knotted rope when the boat is at the TOP of a swell; swing to the platform; PUSH off with your
feet.
c) Grab the knotted rope when the boat is in BETWEEN swells, swing to the platform; PUSH off the boat
with your feet.
d) Grab the knotted rope when the boat is on top of the swell; swing to the platform using GRAVITY to pull
you to the landing.

89) How should you stand on a moving personnel basket?

a) Lean forward, both feet on the basket rim, hold with both hands.
b) Stand straight, both feet on the basket rim, hold with both hands.
c) Lean backward, both feet on the basket rim, hold with both hands.
d) Stand straight, one foot on the basket rim, hold with both hands.

90) When can you transfer from a boat to a boat landing (or vice versa) using the swing rope technique?
a) If you have both hand free.
b) During an emergency drill.
c) When the winds are light.
d) After you have received the training.

91) Fall protection training shall be provided for personnel exposed to fall hazards. The training shall include, but not
be limited to, the following topics “select all that apply”
a) Fall hazard recognition mitigation measure
b) Use, operation and inspection of temporary guardrail system (including perimeter safety cable systems)
fall arrester system, safety net systems and other fall protection to be used.
c) Procedure for erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting temporary guardrail system.
d) Procedure to prevent fall through holes and openings in walking/working surface and walls.
e) a, b and d only

92) Whenever there is any doubt as to safety of the lift, the crane operator shall:
a) Stop all hoisting activities.
b) Refuse to handle unsafe loads.
c) Discuss the matter with the signal man
d) a and b only

93) Contractor personnel shall be familiar with the following “Select all that Apply “
a) Facility’s audio and visual alarms.
b) Evacuation routes and procedures.
c) Assembly areas and shelters.
d) Specific roles/responsibilities
e) Specific facility emergency response plan
94) Personnel performing work at heights and their supervisors shall:
a) Be trained in the nature of fall hazards in the work area and Undergo refresher training at least every 3
years.
b) Demonstrate competency by successfully passing written and practical tests.
c) All of the above

95) Contractor shall provide one (1) safety Supervisor for:

a) Every 5 safety Officer
a) Every 8 safety Officer
a) Every 10 safety Officer
d) Every area regardless the number of safety Officer

96) Moving machine parts shall be ________ if located 2.5m(8.2ft) or less above the floor or working surface. This
includes flywheels, shafts, pulleys and belt/chain drives.
a) Removed
a) Guarded
b) Separated
c) Eliminated

97) Moving machinery parts shall be guarded if located ________or less

above the floor or working surface. This includes flywheels, shafts, pulleys
and belt/chain drives.
d) 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
e) 1.5m
f) 2m
g) 1.8 (6ft)

98) A design of straps that may be secured about a person in a manner to distribute the fall arrest forces
over the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest and shoulders, with means for attaching the harness to other
components of a personal fall arrest system is called:
a) Positioning Device
b) Body Belt
c) full Body Harness
d) Layard

99) Scaffold is a temporary structure (based-supported or underhung) provide:

a) Access to the worker
b) Supports worker
c) Supports materials
d) Support equipment
100) At least one member of each crew authorized to work on energized electrical equipment shall have
successfully completed___________and_______training courses. “Select all that apply”
a) first aid
b) H2S
c) Basic life support (BLS)
d) LOTO
101) An identification plate shall be attached to the manbasket and shall display
the following minimum information
“Select all that apply:”
a) Empty weight
b) Rated capacity.
c) Minimum number of personnel allowed
d) Date of manufacture

102) which of the statement is correct, “Select all that apply:”

A special scaffold is:
a) Cantilevered scaffold by more than 3 meters (10 feet)
b) Over 42 metres
c) Formwork shoring constructed of scaffolding materials and supporting an elevated concrete
slab/deck more than 100 mm (4 inches) thick
d) Scaffold supported by or hung from wind girders or roof / floating roof tanks

103) Light duty scaffold designed and constructed to carry the:

a) weight of personnel only
b) no material storage other than the weight of tools
c) Uniformly distributed maximum intended load is 120 kg/m2 (1.2 kN/m2) (25 lb/ft2).
d) All of the above

104) Forklifts shall be equipped with, “Select all that apply:”

a) Overhead protection
b) Seatbelts
c) A fire extinguisher
d) A backup warning alarm
e) All of the above

105) Forks shall be tilted back and raised no more than______ above the ground to maintain stability
when traveling with loads.
a) 10-20 cm (4-8 inches)
b) 15-20 cm (6-8 inches)
c) 15-30 cm (6-12 inches)
d) not required.

106) A person allowed to operate crane in S.A project, “Select all that apply:”
a) S.A. certified crane operator
b) Trainees Under the direct supervision of qualified trainer.
c) Crane maintenance personnel and inspector in the performance of duties.
d) SAG licensed personnel.

107) Reverse alarms shall be minimum_____ audible and working on all heavy equipment.
a) 10 decibels (dBA).
b) 20 decibels (dBA).
c) 30 decibels (dBA).
d) 85 decibels (dBA).
SECTION - 2 CHOOSE TRUE OF FALSE

1) When step ladders have step on one side and rungs on the other, two men may be on the same
ladder at the same time
a) True
b) False

2) Portable power tools being operated from an onsite generator need not be protected by a GFCI to be
consistent with the Saudi Aramco CSM
A) True
B) False

3) Excavation not subjected to vehicle traffic may barricaded using Red and White warning tape
a) True
b) False

4) The new heavy plastic % gallon drums may be used to store. Transport, and dispense diesel fuel only
a) True
b) False

5) Cigarette smoking is forbidden anywhere on Saudi Aramco construction sites except in designated
and approved smoking shelters.
a) True
b) False

6) Hole may be drilled into sides of hard hats to provide for cross ventilation air flow during very hot
weather
a) True
b) False

7) If a tool breaks it is permissible to weld a piece of pipe as a handle temporarily

a) True
b) False

8) Soap and paper towel must be provided for the men to clean up before meal
a) True
b) False

9) Push sticks must be used when guiding wood work into a table saw
a) True
b) False

10) Rubber boots must be provided for person engaged in the pouring of concrete
a) True
b) False
11) When wearing rubber boots for pours, it is not necessary to have your steel toe shoes on
a) True
b) False

12) Placing as 8’2” X 12” board over two 20 –liter paint cane is allowed for temporary work platform
a) True
b) False

13) Formwork boards should be removed to the de nailing area as soon as possible after they are disassembled.
a) True
b) False

14) A fire extinguisher must be placed near (5 to 15 feet) to any combustible engine being operated on site
a) True
b) False

15) Tool box safety briefing must be held at site once I n a week.
a) True
b) False

16) Methane is not an odourless and tasteless gas that in non-toxic

a) True
b) False

17) Hand held power tool such as drill and grinders may be locked on if the job is going to take a long
period of time to accomplish
a) True
b) False

18) Permanent scaffold should be secured by tying off to a firm portion of the structure every 26 ft
a) True
b) False

19) Scaffold planks must be at least 2” thick by 9” wide or up to 2” thick by 12” wide
a) True
b) False

20) Scaffold planks must be tied to or otherwise secured to the scaffold bearers
a) True
b) False

21) The windsocks in Saudi Aramco facilities are to let people know in which direction a gas or chemical leak will flow
a) True
b) False

22) A safety officer must tour the site several times a day because condition is changing constantly during
construction activities
a) True
b) False
23) Dangerous safety hazards should be noted and kept in writing so that they can be reported at next safety
meeting
a) True
b) False

24) A weekly safety inspection of each area should carried out and a report of defects given to those responsible for
correcting them
a) True
b) False

25) A safety officer should check all construction activities only. The personnel officer checks the
medical facilities, toilet, drinking water and all things affecting health and welfare
a) True
b) False

26) When hot tapping gasoline lines, it is very important to establish and maintain product flow
a) True
b) False

27) It is okay to bring chemicals on site without a MSDS if you only have 20 liters of liquid or 10 cubic
meters of a toxic gas
a) True
b) False

28) Crane operation must be stopped when the wind speed is over 32 mph
a) True
b) False

29) All accidents must be reported to Saudi Aramco within 24 hours

a) True
b) False

30) Before use, all new lifting equipment should be subjected to a proof load test
a) True
b) False

31) Respiratory protective devices can be classified as, air purifying, supplied air, and self-contained
breathing devices
a) True
b) False

32) When performing excavation work and there are no known underground utilities, or suspected
utilities, it is permissible to use mechanical equipment to excavate
a) True
b) False

33) A PFAS with a shock absorbing lanyard is required protection when working at 10 feet height to the
lower level
a) True
b) False
34) A scaffold tag is NOT required for scaffold less than 6 feet in height
a) True
b) False

35) Primary requirement in a confined space entry permit is gas testing by a worker
a) True
b) False

36) The ratio of number of portable toilets to number of workers at site is 1:15
a) True
b) False

37) The minimum clearance of camp building to fence is 15 feet

a) True
b) False

38) The minimum clearance between building in lay down yards is 50 feet
A) True
B) False

39) A table mounted power saw should be rated 125v only

a) True
b) False

40) The minimum aisle width in lay down yards is 3 meters

a) True
b) False

41. Personnel working on, over or near water shall wear approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD)’s per GI 6.020,
unless prevented from falling into the water by a fall protection system
a) True
b) False

42. Portable power tools being operated from an onsite generator need not be protected by a GFCI (ground fault
circuit interrupter) to be consistent with the Saudi Aramco CSM.
a) True
b) False

43. The new heavy plastic 5 gallon drums may be used to store, transport, and dispense diesel fuel only.
a) True
b) False

44. Cigarette smoking is forbidden anywhere on Saudi Aramco Construction sites except in designated and approved
smoking shelters.
a) True
b) False

45. The work permit should be revised if there is any change in the condition.
a) True
b) False
46. If a tool breaks it is permissible to weld a piece of pipe as a handle temporarily
a) True
b) False

47. Soap and paper towels must be provided for the men to clean up before meals.
a) True
b) False

48. Slings shall be tagged with a safe Working Load (SWL) in the field.
a) True
b) False

49. Personnel basket transfers shall not be conducted when the wind speed exceeds 25 km/h 15 mph, 14 knots) or
in rough weather.
a) True
b) False

50. A fire extinguisher must be placed near (5 to 15 feet) to any combustion engine being operated on site.
a) True
b) False
51. Hand held power tools such as drills and grinders may be locked-on if the job is going to take a long period of
time to accomplish.
a) True
b) False

52. Damaged welding cables can be properly spliced by a competent electrician.

a) True
b) False

53. Scaffold planks must be at least 2” thick by 9” wide or up to 2” thick by 12” wide.
a) True
b) False
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54. Scaffold planks must be tide to or otherwise secured to the scaffold bearers.
bethis
a) True
b) False

55. A safety Officer must tour the site several times a day because condition is changing constantly during
construction activities.
a) True
b) False

56. A weekly Safety Inspection of each area should be carried out and a report of defects given to those responsible
for correcting them.
a) True
b) False
57. A Safety Officer checks all construction activities only. The personnel officer checks the medical facilities, toilet
facilities, drinking water and all things affecting health and welfare.
a) True
b) False

58. It is okay to bring chemicals on site without a MSDS if you only have 20 liters of liquid or 10 cubic meters of a
toxic gas.
a) True
b) False

59. Crane operation must be stopped when the wind speed is over 10 mph?
a) True
b) False

60. All Accident must be reported to Saudi Aramco within 48 hours?

a) True
b) False
61. Before use, all new lifting equipment should be subjected to a proof load test by competent Rigger.
a) True
b) False

62. A N95 respirator can be used during spray painting.

a) True
b) False

63. Personnel shall not be on any scaffold or other temporary elevated work area during sustained winds more than
65 kph (40 mph)
a) True
b) False

64. Climbing of scaffold braces, runners, etc., is not permitted, except as required by a scaffold craftsmen during
scaffold erection, alteration and dismantling.
a) True
b) False

65. Ladder should be positioned at an angle where the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the
ladder is ¼ the working length of the ladder or 75 degrees’ angle.
a) True
b) False

66. Use GFCI’s on all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacles, or have an assured equipment
grounding conductor program.
a) True
b) False

67. Only UL, FM or other recognized testing lab approved extension cords bearing appropriate lab trademarks shall
be used.
a) True
b) False
68. Eye and face protection devices shall meet ANSI Z87.1 requirement.
a) True
b) False

69. Hard hats shall be replaced not more than 5 years from the date of manufacture stamped/printed/embossed on
the inside of the shell.
a) True
b) False

70. Forklift operators shall travel in reverse when the load obstructs the operator’s forward view.
a) True
b) False

71. Outdoor storage of flammable and combustible materials shall not be within 3 meters (10 ft) of a building or
structure.
a) True
b) False

72. Screw-type (Jubilee)) hose clamps can be used to secure compressed air hoses to fittings/couplers.
a) True
b) False

73. Portable electric power tools shall be certified by an independent testing and certification services such as
Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM) or Conformite Europeene (CE) and shall bear the
appropriate certifying agency mark.
a) True
b) False

74. Job-made extension cords shall be fabricated by a certified electrician and shall meet the requirements in
Section 11.7.15 (A) through 11.7.15(H) of the Construction Safety Manual (5th edition).
a) True
b) False

75. Personnel shall not be on any scaffold or other temporary elevated work area during storms or high winds (i.e.,
sustained winds more than 65kph).
a) True
b) False

76. Mobile and tower scaffolds shall be plumb, level and square, and shall be horizontally and vertically braced in
both directions by diagonal braces.
a) True
b) False

77. Personal fall arrest systems shall include a full body harness, shock absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline
and a substantial anchor point and/or horizontal/vertical lifeline.
a) True
b) False

78. Safety belts shall be used as part of a personal fall arrest system.
a) True
b) False
79. Self-retracting lifelines shall not be connected to a lanyard, but shall be directly attached to a D- ring on the full
body harness.
a) True
b) False

80. Abrasive blasting breathing air equipment shall include a high efficiency breathing air filter and water/oil traps
before the filter in the breathing air delivery system to remove moisture, oil, mist and particulates.
a) True
b) False

81. Hearing protection shall be provided to all personnel in areas near abrasive blasting operations where noise
levels exceed 85 decibels (dBA).
a) True
b) False

82. Breathing air quality shall meet Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Grade “D” and shall be tested by every six
(6) months by a SA approved independent 3rd party testing facility.
a) True
b) False

83. All sand blasting component and work surfaces shall be electrically grounded to the compressor, and the
compressor bonded to a permanent ground to prevent static electricity build up.
a) True
b) False

84. Flashback flame arrestor shall be installed on all oxygen/fuel cylinder regulators and check valves shall be
installed at the end of hoses near the torch.
a) True
b) False

85. If a welding cable becomes damaged beyond a distance of 3 meters (10 ft) from the end to which the electrode
holder is connected, it shall be repaired using a standard plug-and-socket coupling.
a) True
b) False

86. Electrical equipment shall not be used in electrically classified locations, unless it is marked to show the class,
group and operating temperature for which it is approved.
a) True
b) False

87. All heavy equipment/vehicles shall be grounded as soon as they are positioned near overhead power lines for
any type of work.
a) True
b) False
88. Slings and other rigging hardware shall have a minimum design safety factor of 5.
a) True
b) False

89. Aluminium ferrules are permitted to be used for wire rope slings.
a) True
b) False
90. Slings, other rigging hardware and hooks shall be periodically inspected by a SA certified rigger at a maximum
interval of 6 months.
a) True
b) False

91) Unstable or insecure loads shall not be transported. Loads shall not be raised or lowered while the
forklift is moving.
a) True
b) False

92) Diesel or gasoline powered forklifts shall not be used in closed buildings, warehouses or poorly
ventilated areas.
a) True
b) False

93) Forklifts shall not be left unattended with the engine running. When forklifts are parked the forks shall
not be in a raised position.
a) True
b) False
SECTION – 3 MATCH THE FOLLOWING
AB
1.
G 1 Loose Soil A Standard spacing between fire extinguisher
L 2 2 1.2 meter deep excavation B 120 meters
C 3 50 feet C 50% times
B 4 Maximum distance between fire hydrants D 25 feet clearance
E 5 Certified operator E Crane
N 6 Common drinking cup F No work on height
p 7 7 Fire water minimum discharge pressure G Type C
C 8 Out rigger mats to pads H Man lift activity
I 9 Distance between lay down yard & building I 16 meters
J 10 25 kph J Man basket operation not allowed
Q 11 First aid facilities K Bed-space allocation per worker
H 12 Properly anchored PFAS L Confined space
D 13 More than 250,000 volts M Well ventilated
T 14 Approval of a critical lift plan N Prohibited
F 15 65 kph O All types of fire except metal fires
S 16 BC dry chemical fire extinguisher P 80 psig
R 17 32 kph Q MMSR
M 18 Laundry, toilets bathroom R Crane lifting operations
K 19 50 square feet S Purple K
O 20 ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher T Rigger I

2
B 1 Oxygen cylinder A Red
C 2 Acetylene cylinder B Green
D 3 Argon cylinder C Yellow
E 4 Nitrogen cylinder D Grey
A 5 DCP Fire extinguisher cylinder E Blue

3
C 1 Hot work A Activities that will not produce sufficient energy to ignite
flammable atmospheres or combustible materials.
A 2 Cold work B The entrance of any part of the body into a space that
meets the criteria for a confined space
B 3 Confined space Entry C Any activity that may develop sparks, flames or heat
sufficient to cause ignition