Work Permit Test Questions and Answers

Here are 60 work permit test questions and answers that is relevant to Work Permit Test Questions in a plant, commercial buildings and petrochemical plants.

In the dynamic environment of industrial plants, where various hazardous activities are commonplace, ensuring the safety of personnel and assets is paramount. Central to achieving this goal is the implementation of robust work permit systems. These systems serve as a cornerstone for controlling and authorizing critical tasks, mitigating risks, and promoting a culture of safety within plant operations. This article explores the essential role of work permits in plant of Saudi Aramco, highlighting their significance in safeguarding both personnel and the integrity of plant infrastructure.

Work Permit Test Questions and Answers

(1)- The issuer must stop work if ————-

(2)-a pipe fitter can not work on the same pieces of equipment using welder’s permit because.

a) Welders are usually contractors.

b) Gas tests are not needed for pipefitters.

c) Each type of work involves different hazards.

d) Joint site inspections are not needed for pipefitters.

(3)-if a work permit is not issued during an emergency, what must be done to do the work?

a) Superintendent must approve.

b) All safety precautions must be taken.

c) Wear Scott air Pak.

d) Joint site inspection.

(4)-The receiver must stop work if_____________.

a) He can not find the issuer.

b) The work site becomes un safe.

c) The issuer leaves the job site (d) the designated representative must leave

 (5)-which of the following is NOT a restricted area?

a) Tank farm.

b) Loading pier.

c) Dump site.

d) Gasoline station.

(6)- What is the purpose of the work permit system?

a) To insure that the hot work is not done in restricted area.

b) To authorize specific construction or maintenance work.

c) To document where receiver start work for time keeping.

(7)-what do you call an area where work permits are required?

a) Restricted area.

b) Sensitive area.

c) Controlled area.

d) Dangerous area.

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(8)-who must sign a permit issued for up to 30 days?

(9)- Why is the check list section important to issuer and receiver?

a) It tells them all precautions to take.

b) It makes sure important steps have been taken.

c) It defines the duration and scope of work.

d) It controls the receiver’s break time.

(10)- Which work permit requires sewer to be covered within 75 feet?

a) Entry.

b) Cold.

c) Hot.

d) Release.

(11)-who is responsible for safety at the work site after a permit has been extended?

a) The original issuer and receiver.

b) The person who countersigned the permit.

c) The one who originally did the joint site inspection.

d) The issuer and receiver who signed the extension.

(12)- What happens if work must continue past the time the original permit was to expire?

a) Extend the permit or issue a new one.

b) Work can continue until the job is completed.

c) Stop work and come back the next day.

d) Keep working, but tell the issuer.

(13)- What are the basic precautions for confined space entry, select all items that apply.

a) A sign a standby man.

b) Install lighting.

c) Install air mover.

d) Take gas tests.

e) Isolate, clean, and purge equipment.

f) Use PPE.

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(14)-A release of hazardous liquids or gases permit is required when?

a) Operators release hydrocarbons to the flare.

b) Crafts man builds a scaffold.

c) Pipefitters open a line or install blinds.

d) Operations drain equipment.

(15)- What hazard would you find when doing hot work?

a) Auto ignition temperature.

b) Ignition source.

c) Ignition switch.

d) Ignition point.

(16)- We use work permits in hazardous areas to identify——–

a) Expired permit.

b) Alternated representative.

c) The designated representative.

d) Hazards and precautions.

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   (17)- The use of a vehicle in an operating area requires, which work permit?

a) Entry,

b) hot,

c) cold,

d) release.

(18)- What are the basic precautions for cold work? Select all items that apply.

a) Gas test.

b) PPE.

c) Special work precautions.

d) Standby man.

e) Fire watch.

f) Barricade and warning signs.

(19)-What is oxygen deficiency?

a) A lower than normal amount of oxygen.

b) Higher than normal amount of oxygen.

c) Less than 23.5% oxygen.

d) Oxygen that above it’s flash point.

(20) What are the basic precautions for hot work permit? Select all items that apply?

a) Blind, isolate, clean, and purge equipment.

b) Fire watch.

c) Fire protection equipment.

d) Cover sewer drains.

e) Gas test.

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(21)- What is the acceptable level of LEL to allow hot work

a) 10 to 100 PPM.

b) 0.0 PPM.

c) 5% to 50%.

d) 21% 23.5%.

(22)- select the statement where all THREE items are needed before allowing entry into a confined space?

(23)-the receiver can leave the job site any time as long as he gets the Permeation from his supervisor.

a) True

b) False

(24)- Who should keep the work permit?

a) The standby man.

b) The issuer.

c) The receiver.

d) The fire watch.

(25)- What should be a assigned when working near combustible materials?

a) Standby man.

b) Fire watch.

c) Fire men.

d) Flag man.

(26)- What training should a fire watch have?

a) Operate heavy equipment.

b) Operate control room.

c) Operate fire equipment.

d) Operate radio equipment.

(27)- Who should ask for work permit before they start working?

a) The standby man.

b) The receiver.

c) The fire watch.

d) The issuer.

(28)- Who should point out all hazards and write on the work permit?

a) The issuer.

b) The standby man.

c) The fire watch.

d) The receiver.

(29) Who is responsible for the safety on the work site?

a) The receiver.

b) The issuer.

c) Both issuer and receiver.

d) Both fire watch and the standby man.

(30)- What is the purpose of the joint site inspection?

a) To check the availability of equipment and man power.

b) To see the work plan and it is implementation.

c) To discuss the scope of work and identify any hazards or risks

d) To meet the workers and observe their activities.

(31)-what must be checked during the joint site inspection? Select all items that apply.

a) Safety devices.

b) Equipment condition.

c) Gas test.

d) Attendance report.

(32)- Who decides whether an area should be restricted or not?

a) The department manager.

b) The superintendent.

c) The issuer.

d) The receiver.

(33) – what type of work does the work permit system authorize?

Specific construction, maintenance, or repair work.

All work constructed for Saudi Aramco.

All work done by maintenance or contractors.

Non- hazardous work where safety is important.

(34)- Who is a work permit receiver?

a) A qualified Saudi Aramco employee.

b) A person certified to receive permits.

c) A person nominated by his supervisor.

d) A maintenance or contract worker.

(35)- The safety of work site is a sole responsibility of an issuer?

a) True.

b) False.

(36)- What responsibility do issuers and receivers share when signing a work permit?

a) Responding to emergency events.

b) Monitoring the operation of process.

c) Maintaining safety conditions at the site.

d) Getting countersignatures from superintendent.

(37)- Restricted areas include which locations?

a) Gas plants, tank farms, and assembly areas.

b) Pump stations, tank farms, and gas well.

c) Dining halls, housing units, and operating area.

d) Welding shops pump stations, and assembly area.

(38)- Who can decided that work is a low risk and that a work permit is not needed?

a) The superintendent. b) The receiver  c) The department manager.

d) The issuer.

(39)- Who must sign the work permit to close it?

a) Competent person.

b) Issuer and receiver.

c) Gas tester, issuer and receiver.

d) Designated representative.

(40)-What must the receiver do if he stops work?

Tell the senior crafts man.

Tell the designated representative.

Tell the issuer.

Tell his immediate supervisor.

(41)-work permit can be issued for up to 30 days if_______________

a) The work site is far away.

b) Only cold work will be done.

c) It is highly unlikely that conditions will change.

d) The receiver can not close the work permit.

(42)- Who must sign a work permit to extend it?

a) Superintendent’s countersignature is required.

b) The new issuer, receiver, and gas tester.

c) The new issuer and receiver.

d) The new area foreman and the new issuer.

(43)- “use a fire blanket” or “hand dig only” are example of what?

a) Additional precaution. b) Hazards c) precautionary hazards.

d) Regular precaution.

(44)- Where could an issuer find out which permit to issue for a special job?

a) On the back of any work permit.

b) Facility operating instructions.

c) On the front of any work permit.

d) Corporate loss prevention manual.

(45)- Work permit authorize ………..

a) Specific work at specific location.

b) Specific tools at general location.

c) General work at specific plant.

d) General equipment at all work site.

  (46)- The information’s entered in the “exact work location” box is important Because it controls?

a) What equipment the receiver can use.

b) Where the receiver can work.

c) How long the receiver can work.

d) How many workers can be at the job site?

(47)- What considered cold work?

a) Sand removal and scaffold building.

b) Brush painting and abrasive blasting.

c) Scaffold building and grinding.

d) Abrasive blasting and painting.

    (48)- What must the issuer do if a joint site inspection is not done?

a) Required barricades and warning sign.

b) A sign a designated representative.

c) Tell his foreman.

d) Write why not on the work permit.

    (49)- What must the issuer write on the work permit?

a) Name, badge number, and certificate expiry date.

b) Gas test results, name and badge number.

c) Name, organization code and badge number.

d) Badge number and certificate expiry date. 

     (50)- What information must the gas tester enter on the work permit?

a) LTX-310 expiry date, name and badge number.

b) Badge and certificate number.

c) Gas test results and normal level.

d) Gas test results, name and badge number.

(51)- Any worker can be a sign as standby man?

a) True.

b) False.

(52)- Why must equipment be de-energized and depressurized before work is started?

a) Accidental start-up could happen.

b) Purge gas can be lost.

c) Locks and tags will deteriorate.

d) Gas tests are not accurate.

(53)- Who install locks and tags first?

a) Sceco. b) Power distribution c) electrical engineer.     d) Operations

(54)- installing locks and tags on electrical breakers prevents accidental:

a) Blind installation.

b) Start-up of equipment.

c) Nitrogen release.

d) Purging of equipment.

(55)- The issuer must try to start –up equipment at the field switch after it has been isolated and before work starts to make sure:

a) Locks and tags are installed.

b) The receiver’s tag is installed.

c) There is no tag in the area.

d) It can not accidently start.

(56) – how can process equipment be cleaned?

a) Treating and hydro cracking.

b) Closing valves and adding locks.

c) Gas testing and steaming.

d) Steaming and / or water- washing.

(57) – who installs receiver’s locks?

a) One member from each work crew.

b) The engineer and receiver.

C) The issuer and gas taster.

d) Every member of the work crew.

(58)- When operators change shifts:

a) Their keys are usually transferred to the next shift.

b) Their tags must be erased.

c) Their locks and tags must be removed.

d) Their locks must be replaced.

(59)- We isolate equipment to make sure it can not be:

a) shut-down on purpose.

b) Shut down by accident.

c) Taken to a shop for repairs.

d) Started –up, leak or cause electrical shock.

(60)- Why are hold tag installed?

a) To record gas tests.

b) To record accidents.

c) Explain why the lock is installed.

d) To identify the issuer and receiver.

(61)- removing fuses from an electrical circuit or disconnecting electric wiring is an example of what?

a) Locking.

b) Cleaning.

c) Purging.

d) Isolating.