Saudi Aramco Safety supervisor and Safety Managers Interview Questions

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1.Rigger should know the weight of __________&________capacity of before beginning a lift? Select all
that apply.

o Out rigger.
o Crane & Rigging hardware to be use
o Tag line
o Load

2. Critical Lifts Plan is required for all loads exceeding . of the rated load capacity of the
crane for that specific lift. Select the best answer.

o 65%
o 75%
o 80%
o 85%

3. What is the minimum safe distance between overhead power lines with line voltage lower than
50,000 V (volts) and any part of a crane? Select the best answer.

o 1.8m(6ft)
o 2m(7ft)
o 3m(10ft)
o 6m(20ft)

4. Is a method of isolating process piping where two block valve in

series are closed locked chained and tagged with a bleed or vent valve in the line between the two
closed valves that is locked and tagged

5. Oil lubricating air compressor that supply breathing air requires continuous

Monitoring with an audible alarm

6. Crane suspended man basket operations shall not be allowed at wind speeds greater than

. Select the best answer.

o 30km/h(18mph)
o 25 km/h (15 mph)

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 o 15km/h(10mph)
o 32km/h(20mph)

7. When should tag lines be used? Select the best answer.

o On all lifts unless they pose a hazard

o If the crane operator requests, it
o If there are strong winds
o If necessary

8. When should pad and mats be used with outriggers? Select the best answer.

o If the loads is over 40 tons

o When the ground is not level
o When the crane is on loose ground or dirt or near an excavation
o All the time

9. Who should inspect cranes prior to their use? Select the best answer.

o Shift Supervisor
o Contractors
o Engineers
o Operators

10. When the crane is travelling, how should the boom be positioned? Select the best answer.

o Lowered with the hook free

o Raised with the hook free
o Raised with the hook secure
o Lowered with the hook secure

11.Cranes lifts shall not be allowed at wind speed above. unless otherwise specified by the
manufacturer. Select the best answer.

o 10km/h(6mph)
o 32km/h(20mph)
o 20km/h(13mph)
o 64km/h(20mph)

12.Who should attach the load to the crane? Select the best answer.

o A Saudi Aramco certified crane operator

o A Saudi Aramco certified crane inspector
o The supervisor of the crane lift
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 o A Saudi Aramco certified rigger

13. Do not store compressed gas cylinders at a temperature exceeding

14.oxiders such as oxygen, chlorine separated from gas cylinders from at least distance

15. Maintain a trained fire watch during hot work operations for minutes
afterwards

16. Which of the following lifts require critical lift plans? Select all that apply.

o Operating inside a warehouse

o Operating inside a refinery
o Lifting a load that weighs 20 tons
o Lifting a large load that requires 3 cranes

17. When lowering a load into an excavation pit 5 meters deep, what is the maximum distance from the
pit should the crane be positioned? Select the best answer.

o 3 meters
o It does not matter
o 5 meters
o 10 meters

18.Which of the following cylinders must use flashback arrestors? Select all that apply.

o Acetylene
o Nitrogen
o 02
o H2S

19.All sewers within shall be covered prior to welding work. Select the best answer to

fill the blank.

o 10 meters
o 17 meters
o 23 meters
o 31 meters

20. Cutting, welding, and brazing operations are not allowed in 02 enriched environments with 02

concentrations above.

o 17%
o 21.5%
o 22%

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 o 23.5%

21.Protective lenses for welding helmets and goggles shall be

o Shaded tempered glass or shatter-resistant material

o Marked to identify the shade number of the lens
o Approved by SA inspection Department
o None of Above

22. How should you check for leaks in gas welding equipment?

o Use a Gas Tester

o Use a Soap Solution
o Use a Match
o Smell the Air

23.A portable fire extinguisher shall be available within m of the welding

location.

24.How often should the user visually inspect welding equipment?

o Daily
o Weekly
o Monthly
o Quarterly

25.Where should you stand when opening 02 and or Acetylene cylinder?

o It does not matter

o In front of the regulator
o To the side of the regulator
o Behind the cylinder

26. all electrical circuit must be considered energized unless properly

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27.Who should wear PPE during welding operations? Select all that apply.
o Observers
o Welders
o Supervisor
o Assistants

28.During electric welding operations, welding cables shall be continuous within of the
electrode holder.

o 3 meters
o 4 meters

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 o 5 meters
o 6 meters

29. When should you use welding screens?

o If there is no fire watch

o At all times
o With combustibles near welding operations
o With personnel near the welding operations

30. Which of the following individuals must attend electrical hazard recognition training? Select all that
apply.

o Petroleum Engineers
o Individuals who need to de-energize electrical circuits
o All employees
o Individuals who need to identify electrical circuits

31.What is the correct procedure to throw a disconnect switch? Number the following steps in order.

o 1.Turn your head away from the switch

o 2.Stand to the side of the disconnect switch
o 3.Throw the switch in a quick upward or downward motion

32. What should you do if you notice that a piece of electrical equipment is defective? Select the best
answer.

o If the damage is minimal, perform the job as normal

o Fix the damage and perform the job as normal
o Do not perform the job
o Replace the equipment and perform the job

33. In which of the following scenarios MUST you use a non-conductive ladder? Select all that apply.
Portable ladders and stepladders shall be inspected before each use. Damaged or weakened ladders
shall be immediately removed from Saudi Aramco (SA) property or project sites. Examples of
unacceptable damage include:

o Split or broken side rails

o Any other damage that hinders safe use of the ladder.
o When working near electrical equipment
o Paint peeled

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34. You are performing high voltage work and are wearing the proper PP. What other items may be
required to provide insulation from energized or grounded items? Select all that apply.

o Conducting Mats
o Non-conducting Mats
o Conducting Blankets
o Non-conducting Blankets

35. Which is the correct procedure to de-energize an electrical circuit? Select the best answer.

o Lock, Tag, Clear, and Try

o Lock, Tag, Try, and Clear
o Tag, Lock, Clear, and Try
o Tag, Lock, Try, and Clear

36.Match the correct minimum approach limit for cranes and heavy equipment with the line voltage for
the power line.

o Less than or equal to 50,00 Volts - 6 meters (20 feet)

o Between 50,000 and 250,000 Volts - 7.6 meters (25 feet)
o Over 250,000 Volts - 3 meters (10 feet)P

37. When working within arm's length of electrical equipment, you should NOT wear which of the
following? Select all that apply.

o Safety Glass
o Jewelry
o Glasses with metal frames
o Rings

38. How should blow fuses be removed? Select the best answer.

o By the hand wearing rubber gloves

o With any non-conductive tool
o By the hand after de-energizing the circuit.
o With approved fuse pullers

39. Why should the electrical panel board breaker list be regularly updated? Select the best answer.

o For thorough record keeping

o To ease locking and tagging for regular maintenance
o To determine when breakers need to be replaced
o For isolation in case of emergency

40.When should Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters be used? Select all that apply

o In damp areas
o When using temporary wiring
o At all times
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 o When using portable electrical tools

41. Qualified personnel authorized to work on electrical circuits should be trained in which of the
following? Select all that apply.

o Basic Life Support

o First Aid
o Electrical Hazard Recognition
o Advance Life Support

42. What is the maximum voltage for portable electrical tools? Select the best answer.

o 110V
o 125V
o 220V
o 230V

43. Manual electrode holders shall be specifically designed for arc welding and have a capacity capable
of handling _________required by the electrodes

o The maximum rated Current

o The Maximum Heat
o Moderate Heat
o Above all

44.When a ladder is not appropriate? Select all items that apply.

o The work is higher than 6m(12ft)

o The work will last or a very long time.
o The work requires heavy physical exertion.
o The work involves more than one of the above.

45. Bottom rungs of ladders shall not be more than _____ above the lower level used to mount the
ladder. The area at the base of a ladder shall be kept clear.

o 29 Cms
o 30 Cms
o As per the Manufacturers recommendation
o 15 Cms

46.Who can erect scaffolding taller than 12.2m(40ft)?

o Approved Specialist Scaffolding Erectors

o Any team of Experienced Contractors
o Qualified Scaffold Erectors
o Any team of Saudi Aramco Employees

47.Minimum clear distance between straight ladder side rails, or side rails in any section of an extension
ladder, shall be __________
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48.You need scaffolding that has special requirements or is taller than 12.2m(40ft). What is required?
Select all items that apply.

o Consulting Services must review the plans.

o The proponent must review the plans.
o Loss Prevention must review the plans.
o Scaffold plans must be produced.

49. How far above the impact surface must a fall-arrest system be secured?

o 8.4m(27ft)
o 5.6m(18ft)
o 2.8m(9ft)
o 11.2m(36ft

50.What should you check before climbing a ladder? Select all items that apply.

o Ensure the ladder is secured at the top.

o Ensure the ladder has a stable footing at the bottom.
o No one else is already climbing on the ladder.
o Ensure the ladder is set approximately at a 4:1 slope.

51.You are going to operate an elevated work platform. What safety considerations must be followed?
Select all items that apply.

o Always use the outriggers, when fitted to the elevating lift.

o Check clearance from overhead obstructions when raising lift.
o Use a second person to guide you when changing location.
o Never use a lift that has unauthorized modifications.

52. When an extension ladder is fully extended, the minimum overlap between ladder sections depends
on the extension ladder length:

o Up to and including 11 m (36 ft) = 1.2 m (4 ft) overlap.

o Over 11 m (36 ft), up to and including 14.6 m (48 ft) = 1.5 m (5 ft) Overlap
o Up to and including 13 m = 1.8 overlap
o Upto to and Including 12 M = 1.6 Overlap

53.In fixed grinding equipment, the maximum angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and
sides shall

o Not be more than 90 degrees

o Not be more than 180 degrees
o Not be more Than 90 Degress
o Any degree, if confirms safe to use

54.Who can complete the field inspection and tagging of scaffolding shorted than 6m(20ft)?Select all
items that apply.
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 o Work Permit Issuer
o Any Contractor Employee
o Any Saudi Aramco Employee
o Scaffold Supervisor

55.What should you check before climbing a ladder? Select all items that apply.

o Ensure the ladder extends 1m above the top landing

o Ensure the ladder is set approximately at 4:1 slope
o Inspect the ladder, and remove it, if it is defective
o Ensure the ladder is free to move at the top.

56.What parts make up a personal fall arrest system?

o Harness
o Connectors
o Parachute
o Lanyard

57.Who can complete the field inspection and tagging of a special scaffold taller than 6m (20ft)? Select
all items that apply.

o Any Contractor Employee

o Scaffold Inspector
o Scaffold Supervisor
o Any Saudi Aramco Employee

58. minimum safe distance from overhead power lines – 200,000 to 350,000 v is

59. You have to work on a fixed elevated work surface. What should you do before working? Select all
items that apply.

o Test by exceeding the maximum weight.

o Look for and guard all floor openings
o Inspect gratings clips for security.
o Test using a personal fall-arrest system.

60. You are about to raise an elevating work platform. What should you do? Select all items that apply.

o Ensure you and tools carry are within weight limits.

o Connect the lanyard of your harness to the anchor point.
o Retract the outriggers so that the lift is easily moved.
o Check that the gate or chain is securely closed.

61. What precautions should you take when using a personal fall-arrest system? Select all items that
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 o Do not use it to hoist materials
o Protect it from cuts or abrasions
o Wash it at least once a week
o Do not use after it stops a fall

62. Who can erect scaffolding shorten than 12.2m (40ft)? Select all items that apply.

o Qualified Scaffold Erectors

o Any team of Experienced Contractors
o Approved Specialist Scaffolding Erectors
o Any team of Saudi Aramco Employees

63.You need scaffolding that has special requirements or is taller than 38m (125ft).What is required?
Select all items that apply.

o Scaffold plans must be produced.

o The Area Loss Prevention Division must review the plans.
o Consulting Services or an Approved 3rd Party must review the plans.
o The Proponent must review the plans.

64.What must you do before you rely on a fall arrest system? Select all items that apply.

o Inspect the fall arrest system

o Check for inspection sticker
o Remove defective components
o Attached a weight and let it fall

65. You are going to operate an elevating work platform. What safety precautions must be in place?
Select all items that apply.

o You must wear a full body harness and anchor it to the lift.
o The elevating work platform must have a current SA inspection sticker.
o You must weigh less than 200lbs, including anything you are carrying.
o You must be qualified to operate the elevating work platform

66. If you are asked to climb a ladder more than 6m (20ft) without a protective cage, what must you do?

o Refuse and talk to your supervisor

o Use the great care when climbing
o Use a personal fall-arrest system
o Use a 4 point of contact in the climb.

67. What components are NOT allowed as a part of a personal fall-arrest system? Select all items that
apply.

o Lanyard that has broken fall

o Harness of a waist belts alone
o Self-locking snap hooks

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 o Manual-locking snap hooks

68. From what direction should you approach a fire?

o Downwind
o Any direction
o Upwind
o Crosswind

69.What is the first thing you should do in the event of a hydrocarbon or gas leak?

o Sound the alarm

o Inform your supervisor
o Report it to maintenance
o Remove sources of ignition

70. After the fire has been extinguished, what should you do?

o Leave the area and inform your supervisor

o Go to the assembly area
o Go back to work
o Standby to make sure there is no re-ignition

71. Which type of fires should you attempt to extinguish, provided you have the appropriate training?
Select all that apply.

o Gasoline fires
o Gas fires
o Electrical fires
o Paper fires

72. Use with each full-body harness In order to stand up in the harness
and prevent if involved in a fall

73.What is the first thing you should do in case of a fire?

o Close all doors

o Locate a fire extinguisher
o Sound the alarm and get help
o Evacuate the building

74. When transferring hydrocarbons from one vessel to another, what should be electrically bonded?
Select all those apply.

o The hose
o The receiving container
o The employee
o The source container

75. Where should you fill a portable gasoline container?

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 o In the trunk of the car
o In the passenger compartment
o Anywhere
o On the ground

76. Which of the following must NOT be used to collect hydrocarbon sample?

o Grounded metal drain can with flame arrestor

o Plastic bucket meeting BSI and UL standards
o Metal sample can with bonding straps
o Properly rated gas sample vessel

77. use horizontal lifelines that have a minimum diameter of and vertical
lifelines that have a minimum diameter of

78.Arc rated PPE in line as indicated on equipment specific arc flash labels must be worn when
conducting electrical work that could involve exposure to an electrical arc flash .

Match the correct answer with the columns

A B

Level A 12.40 Cal/cm2

Level B 0-1.2 Cal/cm2

Level c >40 Cal/cm2

Level D 12-40 Cal/cm 2

79.When any piece of heavy equipment such as a loader is reversing, what is required according to the
safety handbook?

o Workers must keep clear

o Reversing lights must illuminate
o The driver must look to the rear
o An audible backup alarm must sound

80. Who can operate heavy equipment? Select all items that apply.

o Internationally certifies operators

o Saudi Arab Government certified operators
o Saudi Aramco certified operators
o Gulf Cooperation Council certified operators

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81. What restrictions apply when working around power lines

o There are no additional restrictions, but work carefully

o All nearby power lines must be de-energized.
o Maintain minimum distances per the Safety Handbook
o Ensure you have rubber tires on the heavy equipment.

82. All material handling equipment designed to include a Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)such as
bulldozers, loaders and scraper must

o Be equipped with a ROPS if requested by the operator

o Be capable of fitting a ROPS
o Be equipped with a ROPS during operation
o Be equipped with ROPS during initial delivery.

83.You need to inform the operator of heavy equipment to stop work. The operator is in the cab
operating the equipment and is wearing ear defenders. What should you do before approaching?

o Establish eye contact with the operator

o Shout to the signal man
o Establish eye contact with the signal man
o Shout loudly to the operator

84. What must be done before any digging of cleanup work is started with heavy equipment? Select all
items that apply.

o Notify appropriate parties

o Identify all lines
o Inform the manager
o Identify all utilities

85.When getting in to (or out to) heavy equipment which of the following situations are safe? Select all
situations that are safe?

o 1 foot on the step and 2 hands on the hand holds.

o 1 foot on the step and 1 hand on the hand holds.
o 2 feet on the step and 2 hands on the hand holds.
o 2 feet on the step and 1 hand on the hand holds.

86. The safety handbook states that “Heavy equipment shall be maintained in operable condition
including

o Driver belts
o Seat belts
o Reversing lights
o Safety lights

87.Which of the following is safe and permitted for heavy equipment? Select all situations that are safe.

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 o Engine stopped, operator outside vehicle
o Engine running, operator in cab
o Engine running, operator outside vehicle
o Engine stopped; vehicle unattended

88. You are a crane operator. You are asked to lower an object into a location in which you can't see.
What should you do?

o Lower the object slowly until the lifting line goes slack.
o Ask people to stand clear of the object and lower slowly.
o Designate a spotter (or signal person) to give you signals.
o Refuse to lower the object at this location.

89. The boom truck arrives at your work site from an outside contractor with some materials which are
needed urgently. Who is allowed to unload the material?

o A Saudi Aramco certified rigger

o The driver of the boom truck
o The work site Supervisor
o Anyone that can operate the boom

90.What applies to all cab glass on heavy equipment? Select all items that apply.

o Must be safety glass

o Must have no obstructions
o Must be kept clean
o Must not have any damage

91.What is the primary consideration when rating rigging equipment for a specific lift? Select the best
answer.

o Experience
o The crane
o Temperature
o The load

92.What does the safety handbook say about A-Frames? Select the answer referenced in the Safety
Handbook.

o A-frames shall be inspected and certified by a Saudi Aramco certified inspector before attaching
rigging equipment.
o A-frames shall be inspected and certified by the user before attaching rigging equipment.
o A-frames shall be inspected and certified by a Saudi Aramco certified inspector after attaching
rigging equipment.
o A-frames shall be inspected and certified by the user after attaching rigging equipment.

93.Loads can be rigged from which of the following structures? Select only the item or items that apply.

o Process Piping without approval

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 o Process Piping with approval
o Load bearing structural members with approval
o Load bearing structural members without approval

94. What does the safety handbook say about maintaining rigging hardware? Select all items that apply.

o Perform quarterly maintenance by a certified maintainer

o User shall properly maintain all rigging hardware
o Rigging hardware shall be replace after each use
o All defective hardware shall be removed from the service

95.What is safe when using slings to lift a load? Select all items that apply.

o Slings should not have sharp bends

o Slings should be protected from abrasion
o Slings should be protected from sharp edges
o Slings should be protected from dust

96.How should rigging hardware be inspected before each use? Select one or more items that apply.

o By approved inspection tools

o By visually examining
o By using the maximum load

97. Air compressors supplying breathing air shall be tested quarterly by an ___________to ensure that
the air quality supplied by the compressor meets Compressed Gas Association ________air quality
requirements.

98. Solvents and solvent-based paints/coatings shall not be applied to surfaces hotter than

o 80 °C (176 °F).
o 90 °C (194 °F).
o 78 °C (172 °F).
o None of above

99. Where should slings have their rated capacity indicated?

o On accompanying shackles
o In the accompanying manual
o On the sling's storage container
o On a tag or stamp on the sling

100.Which of the following is true about H2S gas? Select all that apply.

o H2S is lighter than air

o H2S is odorless
o H2S is colorless

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 o H2S if flammable

101.Why shouldn't rely on your sense of smell to detect H2S? Select all that apply.

o You can't smell it at low concentrations of 50ppm

o It smells bad
o You can't smell it at high concentrations
o It will kill you before you smell it

102.What should you have done before opening any vessel which may contain H2S?

o Worn respiratory protection

o Activate H2S detection equipment
o Notified all concerned parties
o Drenched the vessel in water

103. When you hear an H2S alarm, in what direction should you leave the area? Select all that apply.

o Upwind
o Downwind
o Crosswind
o Any direction

104. What does it mean when we say that Iron Sulfide is pyrophoric?

o It can ignite upon contact with air

o It can ignite at room temperature, whether wet or dry
o It can ignite if mix with H2S
o It can ignite upon contact with water

105. What should you do if you see an H2S victim?

o Do not attempt to rescue him

o Attempt to rescue him immediately
o Attempt to rescue him after smelling for H2S gas
o Attempt to rescue him after putting on an SCBA

106. At Abrasive blasting equipment shall be properly ________to prevent a buildup of static electricity

o Bonded
o Bonded and grounded
o Properly connected by rated wirings
o All Above

107. What training should all personnel who work in areas that contain H2S have? Select all that apply.

o H2S Safety
o Basic Life Support
o First Aid

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 o Gas Testing

108. List out the minimum Safety documental deliverables to Saudi Aramco

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