The role of a Work Permit Receiver (WPR) in plants and petrochemical industries is very important for keeping everyone safe. They make sure that all tasks are done following strict safety rules. This article is guide for WPRs for test preparations.
It covers everything they need to know, including their main duties, common questions they might be asked, and the best ways to work with work permit system in plants. This article is designed to help Work Permit Receiver (WPRs) understand why work permits are needed and how to deal with safety hazards. They’re useful not only for tests at companies like Aramco and Sabic but also for anyone working in similar industries around the world.
Work Permit Receiver Question Answers
- What is NORM?
a. Naturally Occurring Radioactive material.
b. Neutrally Occurring Radioactive material.
c. Normally Occurring Radioactive material.
d. None of above. - What is a safety hazard?
a. Electrical.
b. Mechanical.
c. Gravity.
d. All of above. - Who is the part of Joint Site inspection?
a. Work Permit Issuer.
b. Work Permit Receiver.
c. Both.
d. None of above. - Eliminate and Isolation are
a. Engineering control.
b. Administrative control.
c. PPE.
d. All of above. - A ____________is anything that can have an adverse impact on your safety.
a. Safety Hazard.
b. Health Hazard.
c. Both health & safety Hazards.
d. None of above. - Equipment noise, impact noise, and vibrations are example of _________hazards.
a. Safety Hazard.
b. Health Hazard.
c. Both health & safety Hazards.
d. None of above. - A ______________is a work permit process that helps identify, control, eliminate or minimize any hazards before work can begin, and then ensure that the area is safe when the work is complete.
a. Joint Site Inspection.
b. Work Permit system.
c. Hazard Analysis Checklist.
d. Job Safety Analysis (JSA). - The purpose of hazard recognition is to __________hazards before they can cause an incident.
a. Identify.
b. Eliminate.
c. Control.
d. Minimize. - Testing of H2S requires SCBA?
a. True.
b. False. - Ladders should extend at least _ ft. above the landing area?
a. 2.
b. 3.
c. 4.
d. 5. - The scaffold inspector must sign the tags for all scaffolds above 6m.
a. True
b. False - Heavy equipment operations are the most common cause of work related fatalities in Saudi Aramco.
a. True
b. False - Who may approve critical lift plans?
a. Rigger I.
b. Rigger II.
c. Rigger III.
d. Division Head. - Scaffold should not be erected near the excavation; it should be at least _ times the depth of the trench.
a. 1.2 times
b. 1.5 times
c. 2 times
d. None of above - In Saudi Aramco, the maximum safe angle of the slope for type C soil is
a. 34 (Type C).
b. 54 (Type A).
c. 45 (Type B).
d. None of above. - Common Hazard in Saudi Aramco are slip, trips and falls, that are caused by:
a. Uneven Floor Surfaces and and Changes in Level.
b. Dry Floors and well-arranged cables.
c. Good Housekeeping.
d. Floors with flat surfaces. - What should be the first step in controlling the hazards on the workplace?
a. Eliminate.
b. Isolate.
c. Reduce.
d. Wear PPEs. - Orientation is part of the important aspects of Emergency Preparedness in Saudi Aramco that includes;
a. Knowing the location of the mess hall/tea room.
b. Accessing the restricted offices.
c. Wearing your preferred dress.
d. Correct actions on hearing alarms. - How to renew a work permit?
a. The issuer and receiver coming on shift sign for renewal.
b. The permit issuer sign for renewal.
c. The permit receiver sign for renewal.
d. The supervisor signed it. - What are the basic safety measures to protect the driver from fall when driving near the excavation?
a. Barricade/blinker light.
b. Barricade/signage.
c. Signage/standby man.
d. Standby man/barricade. - Why must the work permit issuer check the crane operator certificate before he issue work permit?
a. To make sure he own the equipment.
b. To prove he is competent.
c. To identify his company.
d. To check the equipment. - In what order should hydrocarbon process equipment be prepared before welding the equipment?
a. Gas test, isolate, drain content.
b. Clean, drain, gas test.
c. Isolate, drain, purge, gas test.
d. Isolate the equipment. - When to stop and cancel a work permit?
a. If the work has no barricade.
b. If the work has no signage.
c. Is the hazard is not in the work permit.
d. If the receiver leave the site. - What must be done when personnel working in the equipment could be injured by residual energy in the equipment?
a. Issue work permit.
b. Do not allow work.
c. Let him use PPE.
d. Isolate and apply lock and tag. - When must receiver stop the work?
a. During inspection.
b. During walkthrough.
c. If stated in the duration box.
d. Nobody can stop work. - What information the work permit issuer explain to the receiver before issuing EOLB permit?
a. Duration of work permit.
b. Responsible persons.
c. Hazards of the chemical.
d. Hazard of permitting. - Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) may react and explode when in contact with this Acid;
a. Hydrochloric Acid.
b. Muriatic Acid.
c. Nitric Acid.
d. Citric Acid. - Extended work permits are approved by_________?
a. If the permit signed by the permit issuer.
b. If the permit signed by the permit receiver.
c. Heads of the operations and maintenance.
d. If the superintendent signed it. - What are the primary hazards for excavations and trenching?
a. Toxic gases.
b. Collapse and cave in.
c. Oxygen enriched/deficient.
d. Slip, trips and fall. - Respiratory protection equipment authorized to be used in Saudi Aramco are;
a. SCBA/SABA.
b. STBA/SABA.
c. STBA/SCBA.
d. SABA/SCBC. - The duration for renewal of work permit is __.
a. Two shifts.
b. One shift.
c. Three shifts.
d. No renewal of permit. - This _________system is mandatory when responding to H2S emergencies or working in hazardous areas;
a. Buddy.
b. GFCI.
c. LOTO.
d. Sewage. - How is hot work permit different from cold work permit?
a. Hot wok identify fuel source.
b. Hot work is red.
c. Hot work identify potential source of ignition.
d. Hot work identify the permit issuer. - Which of the following is not the example if unsafe act?
a. Operating equipment without proper training or certification.
b. Using defective equipment.
c. Improper use of equipment.
d. Damaged/defective/incorrect equipment. - What are warning signs use for?
a. Identify hazard.
b. Decoration.
c. Identify restricted areas.
d. Identify restricted activities. - Filing of work permit
a. Work permit should be kept in one month.
b. Work permit should be kept in two months.
c. Work permit should be kept in three months.
d. Work permit should be kept in four months. - Restricted in Saudi Aramco are:
a. Tank farm/plant pump station/warehouse.
b. Oil and gas plant/loading pier/office.
c. Air fueling operation/bulk plant/store room.
d. Marine vessel/sewage treatment/plant/sump. - In what situation must lock and tag be installed?
a. All types of jobs.
b. When instructed by the issuer.
c. Before issuing work permit.
d. When the energy can cause injury. - When working in noisy area what issuer will suggest.
a. Goggle.
b. Earmuff.
c. Gloves. - A _________should be used for the erection of scaffolding.
a. Cold Work permit.
b. Hot Work permit.
c. Confined Space Entry Work permit.
d. Release of Hazardous Liquids or Gases Work permit - What are ‘hold tags’ used for?
a. To replace padlocks and lockout devices.
b. For hot work.
c. To explain reasons for locking out equipment.
d. To isolate electrical circuit breakers. - Where are work permits required?
a. All Saudi Aramco areas.
b. All restricted areas.
c. All assembly points.
d. All fenced areas. - Who is jointly responsible for the safety of people and equipment at the work site?
a. The issuer and receiver.
b. The issuer, receiver, gas tester and Loss Prevention representative.
c. The receiver and other workers at the job site.
d. Operations and maintenance engineer. - A work permit may be extended for one (1) additional operation shift, if:
a. The new on-coming issuer and receiver agree on conditions and sign the permit to extend it.
b. Only cold work is being done.
c. The work is almost complete.
d. All hot work has been completed. - When can an electrician use a welder’s work permit?
a. When they work on the same equipment at different times.
b. If both the issuer and receiver agree and state so on the permit form.
c. When the foreman gives his permission.
d. Never - Which of the following answers best describes a Work Permit Receiver?
a. Any maintenance or construction supervisor.
b. Only Saudi Aramco supervisors.
c. All electrician, but not all welders.
d. Craftsmen, or others, who have been certified to receive work permits. - If the receiver must leave the job site, the work permit can be left with:
a. The receiver is not allowed to leave the job site under any circumstances.
b. Anyone, as long as the permits remain on the job site.
c. Anyone who can read the work permit.
d. A senior crew member who understands the job and the conditions stated on the work permit. - Toxic and flammable gases could be found in:
a. Excavations.
b. Office buildings.
c. Lakes or rivers.
d. Elevators. - Any work that develops heat or provides an ignition source in a restricted area requires what type of work permit?
a. Confined Space Entry.
b. Cold Work.
c. Hot Work.
d. Release Permit. - Wind direction must be considered when a permit is issued because:
a. Dust particles may be blown into opened lines or vessels.
b. Because work must always take place downwind of the release.
c. Flammable gases may be blown towards an ignition source.
d. Items may be blown to the site making the work area untidy. - The receiver’s copy of the work permit which is currently in use should be:
a. Kept with the Maintenance or Construction foreman.
b. Posted or readily available at the job site.
c. Kept at the Maintenance or Construction office.
d. Posted in the control room. - The confined Space Entry permit requires that:
a. Only cold work can be performed.
b. Non-sparking tools be used.
c. Only hot work can be done.
d. The confined space is properly isolated. - Workers must wear breathing apparatus if hydrogen sulfide (H2S) reading is:
a. Less than 10 ppm.
b. More than 10 ppm.
c. Less than 5 ppm.
d. More than 5 ppm. - How many keys should there be for the padlock you use on a lockout device?
a. Only one.
b. Two only.
c. One for each of your workers.
d. One for both the issuer and receiver. - A workman is permitted to enter an atmosphere containing _________oxygen without wearing breathing apparatus.
a. 21%
b. 4.3%
c. 16%
d. 12% - A major reason for conducting the joint site inspection is to:
a. Determine worker skills.
b. Identify hazards and determine precautions.
c. Check on work in progress.
d. Check work permit certification cards. - Does the receiver have to fill in and attach a hold tag when locking out equipment?
a. No, only the issuer is allowed to lock out equipment.
b. No, locks and hold tags are only required when handling radioactive materials and are therefore only used in special occasions.
c. No, he only has to complete and attach the tag.
d. Yes, the receiver must complete and attach the tag. - Who must also sign a work permit issued for over 16 hours?
a. The operations manager and maintenance superintendent.
b. Only the issuer’s and receiver’s signatures are required.
c. The operations and area loss prevention superintendents.
d. The operations and maintenance division heads. - The issuer will issue the work permit after he or his designated representative has:
a. Obtained the approval and signature of managers.
b. Ensure that driving license are checked.
c. Conducted a joint site inspection.
d. Obtained the signature of the maintenance foreman. - When required to ensure job site safety, additional precautions should be listed in the __________section of the work permit.
a. Work to be done.
b. Additional precautions.
c. Joint site.
d. Gas test results. - What is the number one cause of confined space deaths?
a. Explosive atmospheres.
b. Oxygen enriched atmospheres.
c. Hydrogen sulfide poisoning.
d. Oxygen deficient atmospheres. - What type of work permit is required for a worker to enter an excavation which is greater than 4 feet deep?
a. Release of Hazardous Liquids or Gases.
b. Hot Work Permit.
c. Confined Space Entry.
d. Cold Work Permit. - If you are working on a job and smell gas, you should:
a. Stop work, get out of the area and notify the issuer.
b. Conduct your own gas tests to find out what it is.
c. Keep working, but shut down all ignition sources. - When a welder and an electrician work on the same system or equipment:
a. Each craft must have its own permit.
b. A superintendent must countersign the permit.
c. No joint site inspection is required.
a. One permit covers all crafts. - The receiver normally receives a work permit from:
a. The Project Engineer.
b. His immediate supervisor.
c. Any qualified Gas Tester.
d. The certified operation’s supervisor. - A __ is required when there is a potential for the release of a hazardous gas.
a. Confined Space Entry Work permit.
b. Hot Work permit.
c. Release of Hazardous Liquids or Gases Work permit.
d. Cold Work permit. - A work permit may be extended for one (1) additional operational shift, if:
a. Only cold work is being done.
b. The work is almost complete.
c. The new on-coming issuer and receiver agree on conditions and sign the permit to extend it.
d. All hot work has been completed. - When can a receiver leave a job site?
a. When the issuer has given permission in advance.
b. After work has safely started.
c. When supervising more then one job site.
d. Never when doing hot work. - Where are work permits required?
a. All restricted areas.
b. All fenced areas.
c. All assembly points.
d. All Saudi Aramco areas. - If a joint site inspection is required, it must be done:
a. By the permit issuer and receiver.
b. In the office if the issuer and receiver agree.
c. By the permit issuer and his supervisor.
d. By the permit receiver and his supervisor. - Gas tests are conducted in confined spaces:
a. To determine the correct temperature.
b. Because all confined spaces have toxic gases.
c. To determine the correct humidity.
d. To determine if the space is safe to enter. - Why do we have a Work Permit System?
a. To inform you of restricted areas.
b. To authorize permission to leave work.
c. Timekeeping purposes.
d. To provide a safe work place. - After the issuer and receiver(s) have placed their locks and hold tags on the main breaker, they must:
a. Make sure gas tests are 0% LEL.
b. Authorize hot work.
c. Try to start the equipment at the local switch.
d. Notify his supervisor. - When the receiver signs a work permit, he:
a. Receivers do not normally sign work permits.
b. Can sign as the Gas Tester, if approved by the issuer.
c. Does not accept responsibility for other workers on his crew.
d. Agrees with all conditions stated on the work permit. - If new hazards develop at a job site that were not discussed on the work permit, the receiver should:
a. Contribute with the work until he is instructed by the issuer to do otherwise.
b. Continue to work until a new work permit can be issued.
c. Stop the job and inform the issuer.
d. Continue to work but work safely. - When grinding a piece of material of metal with a portable power grinder, the type of Personal Protective Equipment required is:
a. Safety glasses only.
b. Goggles only.
c. Face Shield only.
d. Safety glasses/face shield combination. - The maximum voltage permitted for portable power tool is:
a. 110V.
b. 220V.
c. 240V.
d. 150V. - Flammable material storage areas cannot be located within _________of other buildings or structures:
a. 25 ft.
b. 50 ft.
c. 50 meters.
d. 100 ft. - 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. - A straight or extension ladder must extend over the edge of a roof, excavation, or scaffold platform by a minimum distance of:
a. 1 foot.
b. 3 feet.
c. 0.9 meter.
d. No set distance.
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