1) What is the grade of the supplied air for hood and respirators during abrasive blasting?

a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D

2) Who is allowed to perform abrasive blasting?

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

3) Flammable materials storage area cannot be located within of other buildings or structures:
a) 25ft
b) 50 ft
c) 50 meters
d) 100 ft

4) 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

5) 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

6) If someone is injured on your job site, a preliminary written report must be submitted to 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 hours, 48 hours

7) Guardrail system 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
8) What is the minimum concentration of H25 that is considered immediately dangerous to life and
health (IDLH)
a) 10 PPM
b) 50 PPM
c) 100 PPM
d) 500PPM

9) The maximum working pressure on an acetylene gauge is PSIg

a) 7
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20

10) 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

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

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

12) Crane operation shall be stopped at wind speed above KM/h

a) 24
b) 28
c) 32
d) 36

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

14) When there are opening in roof work and at edges of roof, 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 (91kg)
d) 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
15) 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 proved drinking water and dipper
d) None of the above

16) 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

17) Handling and storage 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 condition warrant greater clearance.
c) Transportation must always be in (closed) plastic containers
d) None of the above

18) How long is work permit usually valid?

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

19) 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

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

21) In order to use stepladders safety

a) Two men should be on ladder at the same time to balance the ladder
b) Stepladder should be used to gain access to roofs or other elevated surfaces
c) Lean it against the wall for support
d) All of the above
22) What should people look for when inspecting hand tools before use?
a) Check the load rating
b) Missing or broken parts
c) Electrical rating
d) Load rating

23) Which of the following is true concerning explosive proof equipment? Explosive proof
equipment is allowed to operate in 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

24) 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

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

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

26) Cranes shall be inspected by the crane operator

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

27) When lifting over an 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

28) What is used to control suspended loads

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

29) 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

30) Identify tow things that should be done before using portable electrical equipment in damp or
wet location
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

31) Identify the hazard associated WITH HYDRO TESTING

a) Toxic exposure from the water used during testing
b) Unexpected failure of the equipment during test
c) Release of hydrogen sulfide or hydrogen
d) Corrosive action of hydrogen on human skin

32) The top edge heights of top rails shall not be less than and not more than above the
walking/ working surfaces of a platform
a) 0.95m (38 in) / 1.27m (50in)
b) 0.89m (35in) / 1.15m (45in)
c) 0.95m (38in) /1.15m (45in)
d) 1.016m (40in) /1.27m (50in)
33) What is the purpose of a hold tag?
a) To isolated 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

34) 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
35) 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 out 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

36) In order to store cylinders

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

37) Compressed gas cylinder requirement includes

a) Do not use cylinders that have dents rust gouges or burn marks
b) Mark empty cylinders as ‘MT”
c) Remove from service any compressed gas cylinder in violation of the regulations
d) All of the above

38) A ladder shall extend above the upper point of contact

a) 1 meter (3ft)
b) 3 meters (10ft)
c) 4 rungs
d) 12 inches

39) Portable electrical tool must be

a) Insulated or double grounded
b) Single insulated or bonded
c) Double insulated or grounded
d) Double grounded or de-energized

40) 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%

41) 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

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

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

44) Who is responsible for all safety onboard a marine vessel or barge?
a) Site PMT
b) Construction manager
c) Captain/ master
d) Safety officer

45) 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 not at ankle level and can cause you to trip and fall

46) Personal 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 (28knots)
c) 13 km/h (7knots)
d) 25 km/h (14knots)

47) 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
48) 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 bout 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 swell, swing to the platform; push of
the boat with your feet

49) How should you stand on moving personal basket?

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

50) 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 wind are light
d) After you have received the training

True or False

1) Personal 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
2) Portable power tools being operated from an onsite generator need be protected by a GFCI
(ground fault circuit interrupter) to be consistent with the Saudi Aramco CSM.
a) True
b) False

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

1. Cigarette smoking is forbidden anywhere on Saudi Aramco Construction sites except in

designated and approved smoking shelters.
 a) True
b) False
2. The work permit should be revised if there any change in the condition.
a) True
b) False
3. If a tool breaks it is permissible to weld a piece of pipe as a handle temporarily
a) True
b) False
4. Soap and paper towels must be provided for the men to clean up before meals.
a) True
b) False
5. Slings shall be tagged with a safe working load (SWL) in the field.
a) True
b) False
6. Personnel basket transfers shall not be conducted when the wing speed exceeds 25 km/h 15
mph, 14 knots) or in rough weather.
a) True
b) False
7. A fire extinguisher must be placed near (5 to 15 feet) to any combustion engine being operated
on site.
a) True
b) False
8. 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
9. Damaged welding cables can be properly spliced by a competent electrician.
a) True
b) False
10. Scaffold planks must be at least 2-inch-thick by 12 inch wide.
a) True
b) False
11. Scaffold planks must be tide to or otherwise secured to the scaffold bearers.
a) True
b) False
12. A safety officer must tour the site several times a day because condition is changing constantly
during construction activities.
a) True
b) False
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. Crane operation must be stopped when the wind speed is over 10 mph?
a) True
b) False
17. All accident must be reported to Saudi Aramco within 48 hours?
a) True
b) False
18. Before use, all new lifting equipment should be subjected to a proof load test by competent
rigger.
a) True
b) False
19. A N95 respirator can be used during spray painting.
a) True
b) False
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. Only UL, FM or other recognized testing lab approved extension cords bearing appropriate lab
trademarks shall be used.
a) True
b) False
25. Eye and face protection devices shall meet ANSI Z87.1 requirement.
a) True
b) False
26. Hard hats shall be replaced not more than 5 years from the date of manufactures
stamped/printed/embossed on the inside of the shell.
a) True
b) False
27. Forklift operators shall travel in reverse when the load obstructs the operators forward view.
a) True
b) False
28. Outdoor storage of flammable and combustible materials shall not be within 3 meters (10ft) of a
building or structure.
a) True
b) False
29. Screw-type (jubilee)) hose clams can be used to secure compressed air hoses to
fittings/couplers.
a) True
b) False
30. Portable electric power tools shall be certified by an independent testing and certification
services such as underwriters, Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM) or conformity European
(CE) and shall bear the appropriate certifying agency mark.
a) True
b) False
31. 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 (fth
edition).
a) True
b) False
32. 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
33. Mobile and tower scaffolds shall be plumb, level and square, and should be horizontally and
vertically braced in both directions by diagonal braced.
a) True
b) False
34. Personal fall arrest systems shall include a full body harness, shock absorbing lanyard or self-
retracting lifeline and substantial anchor point and/or horizontal/ vertical lifeline.
a) True
b) False
35. Safety belts shall be used as part of a personal fall arrest system.
a) True
b) False
36. 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
37. Abrasive blasting breathing ate 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
38. 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
39. Breathing air quality shall meet compressed gas association (CGA) Grade D and shall be tested
by every six months by a SA approved independent 3 rd party testing facility.
a) True
b) False
40. 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
41. 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
42. 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
43. Electrical equipment shall not be used in electrically classified locations, unless it is marked to
show the class, group and operating temperatures for which it is approved.
a) True
b) False
44. 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
45. Slings and other rigging hardware shall have a minimum design safety factor of 5.
a) True
b) False
46. Aluminum ferrules are permitted to be used for wire rope slings.
a) True
b) False
47. Slings, other rigging hardware shall be periodically inspected by a SA certified rigger at a
maximum interval of 6 months.
a) True
b) False