SAFETY PERSONNEL EVALUATION
NAME _ _ ID/IQAMA NO POSITION APPLIED
COMPANY _ DATE
Circle one of the suggested answers:
SECTION 1:
Chose the Right Answer
1) Heat Stress management consist of:
a) Heat Stress Plan
b) Rest Shelter
c) Provision drinking water.
d) All of the above
2) When grinding a piece 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
3) The maximum voltage permitted for portable power tool is:
a) 110V
b) 220V
c) 240V
d) 150V
4) 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
5) 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
6) 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) 4 feet
c) 0.9 meter
d) No set distance
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7) Who is responsible for the work permit, JSA and MOS:
a) Safety officer
b) Construction Supervisor
c) Construction Manager
8) If someone is injured on your job site, a preliminary written report must be submitted to the Saudi
Aramco within period of time:
a) 2 hours
b) 24 hours
c) 8 hours
d) 3 days
9) Work platforms must have toe boards, mid rails, 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
10) Excavation “Spoils” must be set back a minimum of from the sides of the excavation.
a) 1 meter
b) 6 ft
c) 3 ft
d) 2 ft
11) The maximum working pressure on an acetylene gauge is psig.
a) 7
b) 10
c) 15
d) 19.50
12) 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 ft
b) 50 ft
c) Not required if tanks are empty
d) Not required if protective caps are on
e) None of the above
13) Which of the following would be classified as a Class “A” fire?
a) A fire involving ordinary combustibles
b) A fire involving flammable liquids
c) A fire involving combustible metals
d) A fire involving live electrical equipment
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14) 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
15) What is necessary for a worker to wear on a steel beam six feet or more above ground?
a) A steel belt with steel or brass couplings
b) A full body harness with lanyard attached to an anchor point
c) He must never go on a steel beam
d) None of the above
16) 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)
17) Which of the following factors does not affect the load capacity of a mobile crane?
a) Boom length
b) Boom angle
c) Extending the outriggers fully
d) Installation of a anti-two block device
18) 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-bolts on the dead end
d) 4 clips with U-bolts on the dead end
19) 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
20) How long is a Work Permit usually valid?
a) 1 month
b) 1 week
c) 1 shift
d) 1 day
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21) How far apart shall access/egress ladders be in excavations?
a) 10 ft
b) 15 ft
c) 50 ft
d) 25 ft
22) 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 a separate ground
d) Ground one container and then bond them to each other
23) A small mobile crane with rubber tires has struck a power line. The line, which is 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 falls off
24) 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
25) 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
26) One purpose of the “Anti-Two-Block” device on cranes is?
a) To determine the weight of the load being lifted
b) To prevent cribbing blocks 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
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27) What are the most important self-developed skills of a site safety officer?
a) Conduct site safety inspections with a checklist
b) Develop a safety inspection checklist based on knowledge and anticipated hazards
c) Conduct tool box safety meetings
d) Produce good looking reports
28) 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
29) 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
30) What is used to control suspended loads?
a) Slings
b) Guys
c) Tag Lines
d) Shackles
e) All of the above
31) 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
32) Before a Lift Plan can be used it must first be what?
a) Signed by the Superintendent
b) Singed by Operations
c) Copied and filed
d) Approved by a competent person or rigger 1
33) What is the permissible noise exposure for an eight-hour work shift?
a) 85
b) 90
c) 100
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d) 120
34) What is the purpose of a hold tag?
a) To isolate or de-energize equipment.
b) To work the job safely
c) To explain the reason why the equipment is being locked out
d) All of the above
35) Hold tags and locks are primarily 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 accidental start up
d) Sleeping
36) Where is a work permit required?
a) All Saudi Aramco Areas
b) In areas designated by the department managers as requiring a work permit
c) Construction workshop
d) None of the above
37) When is Scaffold inspector required?
a) 6m above
b) 8m above
c) 10m above
SECTION 2
1. When step ladders have steps 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 on site generator need not be protected by a GFCI
(ground fault circuit interrupter) to be consistent with the Saudi Aramco Site safety plan. .
a) True
b) False
3. Excavation not subject to vehicle traffic may be barricaded using Red and White Warning Tape:
a) True
b) False
4. The new heavy plastic 5 gallon drums may be used to store, transport, and dispense diesel fuel only.
a) True
b) False
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5. Cigarette smoking is forbidden anywhere on Saudi Aramco construction sites except in designated
and approved smoking shelters.
a) True
b) False
6. Holes 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 towels must be provided for the men to clean up before meals.
a) True
b) False
9. Push sticks must always be used when guiding woodwork into a table saw.
a) True
b) False
10. Rubber boots must be provided for persons engaged in the pouring of concrete.
a) True
b) False
11. When wearing rubber boots for concrete pours, it is not necessary to have your steel toe boots/shoes
on.
a) True
b) False
12. Placing an 8’2” X 12” board over two 20-liter paint cans 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 combustion engine being operated on
site.
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a) True
b) False
15. Tool-box safety briefing must be held at least once a week.
a) True
b) False
16. Methane is not an odorless and tasteless gas that is non-toxic.
a) True
b) False
17. 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
18. Permanent scaffolds should be secured by tying off to a firm portion of the structure every 26 ft.
vertically, 30 ft. horizontally, at each end, and the top.
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 leakwill flow.
a) True
b) False
22. A Safety Officer must tour the site several times a day because conditions are 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 the next
Safety meeting.
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a) True
b) False
24. 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
25. 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
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 operations must be stopped when the wind speed is over 10 mph?
a) True
b) False
29. All Accident must be reported to Saudi Aramco within 48 hours?
a) True
b) False
30. Before use, all new lifting equipment should be subjected to a proof load test by the manufacture
and certified.
a) True
b) False
31. Respiratory protective devices can be classified as, air purifying, supplied air, & self-contained
breathing devices.
a) True
b) False
32. When performing excavation work and there is no know underground utilities, by suspected
utilities, it is permissible to use mechanical equipment to excavate.
a) True
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b) False
SECTION 3:
Answers the following questions.
33. What is Hazard and risk, explain with examples?
34. What is Accident?
35. What is Incident?
36. What is Near Miss?
37. What are Proactive measures?
38. What are Re-active measures?
39. What are the causes of accident due to human factor?
40. What are Sau
41. di Aramco Life Saving Rules (LSR)?
42. What is purpose of safety audit?
43. What is purpose of accident investigation?
44. What will you do if you reach on the accident location if you are the first one?
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45. What is the information you will give on emergency number?
46. What are the safe steps to store cylinder on site?
47. How housekeeping can cause accident?
48. What will you check before using power tools?
49. What are safe steps to use ladders?
50. What will you check before using angel grinder?
50. what is hierarchy of control. Explain?
51. what is LTI and RWC loss time injury and restricted work case?
52. Complete the abbreviations?
CSSP-
HIP-
ROPS-
EMP-
CSM-
WSSM-
CSAR-
FA-
LTI-
ANSI-
GI-
AED-
CHB-
MSDS-
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DB&B-
RCD-
GFCFI-
HAZCOM-
H2S-
PPM-
IDLH-
PPE-
CSE-
SECTION 4:
51. Safe or Unsafe? Write at least three observations in each picture.
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Requiring 80% to Pass
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