Who is required to sign a certificate for work permit issuance or reception? a. The designated representative b. The issuer or receiver c. The superintendent of the issuer or receiver d. The foreman of the issuer or receiver
What is the typical validity period for a work permit issuer or receiver certificate? a. 1 year b. 6 months c. 2 years d. 90 days
What are two significant reasons for utilizing work permits? a. To communicate and control work b. To track contractors and manage emergencies c. To designate representatives and communicate d. To track work hours and contractor names
Why are work permits used in hazardous areas? a. To identify hazards and precautions b. To identify designated representatives c. To identify receivers d. To check expired certifications
For what conditions are work permits issued? a. Specific work at a specific location b. General equipment at small work sites c. General work at a general location d. Specific tools at a general location
What information is typically included on a work permit? a. Minimum safety precautions b. Maximum safety precautions c. OSHA safety precautions d. Government safety precautions
Why is the work permit system used? a. To prevent incidents b. To monitor contractor work hours c. To renew certificates d. To log incidents
What is a restricted area characterized by? a. Short-term extensions b. Issued work permits c. Issued certificates d. Emergency response by receivers
Under what circumstances can a work permit issuer determine that a work permit is unnecessary in a restricted area? a. When the work is low risk b. When the work is cold work c. When a joint site inspection is not required d. Never! They are always required in restricted areas.
Select the choice where every item is considered a restricted area. a. Pump stations, sewage plants, wells b. Wells, loading piers, dining halls c. Communications buildings, wells, fenced areas d. Wells, office building, welding shops
Give examples of low-risk work. a. Cold work, light work, non-destructive testing b. Spray painting, water-washing, turbine work c. Sweeping, visual inspecting, minor cleaning d. Brush painting, abrasive blasting, sweeping
In what situation would a specific area not normally be categorized as restricted? a. When a joint site inspection is not required b. When the area superintendent approves c. When the department manager agrees d. When Loss Prevention recommends
Why might a designated representative be utilized? a. The receiver did not come to work b. Too many safety problems were identified c. The gas tester detected high LEL readings d. The issuer requires assistance due to a busy schedule
What are the main responsibilities of receivers? a. Responding to operational emergencies b. Being the designated main representative c. Complying with safety precautions and signing the permit d. Filling in for the issuer when needed
What responsibilities does an issuer have? a. Issuing and receiving work permits b. Defining precautions and standing in for the receiver c. Supervising the work crew and signing the permit d. Defining safety precautions and signing the work permit
What must a receiver be? a. A senior contractor manager b. A senior craftsman c. A qualified engineer d. A designated representative
What is a work permit issuer responsible for? a. Equipment or a work area b. Extending certificates c. The receiver’s actions d. Nothing once he issues a permit
What can a designated representative do? a. Accept the receiver’s responsibilities b. Sign the work permit c. Inspect the work site d. Authorize the receiver to leave
What joint responsibility do issuers and receivers share? a. Safety at the work site b. Naming the designated representative c. Taking gas tests d. Doing the work
Why is it crucial for the issuer to inform the receiver about safety hazards at a job site? a. The receiver may not have worked in the area before b. The receiver must respond to emergencies c. The receiver does not read the work permit d. The receiver must take gas test.
What two things must the issuer do before issuing a work permit? a. Check the receiver’s certificate and get countersignatures b. Provide first aid and assign a fire watch c. Close the work permit and check the receiver’s certificate d. Renew certificates and get countersignatures
Who participates in the joint site inspection? a. The issuer and gas tester b. The issuer and the area foreman c. The issuer and receiver d. The receiver and gas tester
What two things must the receiver do before receiving a work permit? a. Read the permit and agree to air conditioning b. Train the fire watch and renew the permit c. Extend the permit and take gas tests d. Take gas tests and check SCBA air packs
Where should the receiver keep the work permit after issuance? a. Within 75 feet of the work site b. Dismayed at the job site or in his possession c. With a senior crew member d. In the control room
Under what conditions is a release of Hazardous Liquids or Gases Permit required? a. Operators release hydrocarbon to the flare b. Craftsmen build a scaffold c. Pipe fitters open a line or install blinds d. Operators drain equipment
Who participates in a joint site inspection? a. Designated craftsmen b. Issuer and designated representative c. Receiver and senior craftsmen d. Issuer and receiver
What topics are typically discussed during a joint site inspection? a. GI 2.709 requirement b. Check the fire watch’s certificate c. Scope of work and equipment to be used d. Designated representative’s qualifications
When should the issuer ensure that equipment has been properly prepared for maintenance work? a. After getting countersignatures b. During the joint site inspection c. When the permit is closed d. After issuing the permit
Why do receivers participate in a joint site inspection with the issuer? a. To start the work b. To take gas tests c. To discuss hazards and risks d. To check fire watch certificates
When should a fire watch be assigned? a. Whenever a fire could occur b. When gas tests are over 0.0% LEL c. For any hot work d. For high-risk jobs
In what situation would a fire watch be required when welding on in-service hydrocarbon equipment? a. Fire station b. Fire department c. Fire blanket d. Fire watch
What quality must a fire watch possess? a. Certified b. Trained c. An issuer d. A receiver
What knowledge is necessary for a fire watch? a. Operate fire equipment given to him b. Take gas tests c. Operate process equipment d. Be a receiver
What term refers to an individual who must be present at a job site due to a specific skill? a. Standby man b. Designated representative c. Certified personnel d. Competent person
What nonflammable substance is commonly used to purge process equipment? a. Nitrate b. Nitrous oxide c. Nitrite d. Nitrogen
What steps should be taken to prepare equipment for maintenance work? a. Shut down, isolate, and de-energize b. De-energize with the power turned on c. Isolate, repair, and certify d. Electrify, isolate, and shut down
What methods are typically used for cleaning process equipment? a. Water-washing and steaming b. Purging and gas testing c. Steaming and gas testing d. Treating and clarifying
Why are blinds installed in process equipment? a. To isolate electrical equipment b. To prevent blindness c. To keep liquids or gases from contacting people d. Due to government requirements
Why is equipment isolated before maintenance work? a. To prevent slip, trip, or fall accidents b. To start up equipment safely c. To isolate electrical equipment d. To shut down equipment by accident
Give an example of isolating electrical equipment. a. Purging electrical equipment b. Locking electrical equipment c. Cleaning electrical equipment d. Isolating electrical equipment
What are two methods of isolating equipment? a. Shut down and clean b. Remove piping and install blinds c. Install locks and take gas tests d. Install tags and purge
Why are locks and tags installed on electrical breakers? a. To record purging cycles b. To record gas tests c. To explain why the lock is installed d. To list safety precautions
Who is responsible for installing locks? a. The foreman and receiver b. Every member of the crew c. The issuer and gas tester d. One member from each work crew
Why are tags installed in addition to locks? a. To record gas tests b. To record purging cycles c. To explain the purpose of the lock d. To list safety precautions
What should an issuer do before starting up equipment after isolation? a. Check if the receiver’s tag is installed b. Ensure there is no gas in the area c. Verify that it cannot accidentally start d. Confirm that it has been purged and cleaned
Who is responsible for initially installing locks and tags? a. Operations b. Receiver c. Maintenance d. Power distribution
What must operations do before removing their locks and tags? a. Check the gas test results and restart equipment b. Ensure equipment can be safely started c. Close and extend the permit d. Make sure equipment is gas-free
When is a Release of Hazardous Liquids or Gases Permit required? a. Pipe fitters open a line or install blinds b. Craftsmen build a scaffold c. Operators drain equipment d. Operators release hydrocarbon to the flare
Select the statement where ALL THREE items are needed before allowing entry into a confined space. a. Gas tests, fire extinguisher, barricades b. Lighting, standby man, air mover c. Air mover, respirators, countersignatures d. Fire watch, air mover, gas tests
What is considered cold work? a. Scaffold building and grinding b. Brush painting and abrasive blasting c. Sand removal and scaffold building d. Abrasive blasting and painting
When is a release of Hazardous Liquids or Gases Permit required? a. Pipe fitters open a line or install blinds b. Craftsmen build a scaffold c. Operators drain equipment d. Operators release hydrocarbon to the flare
When is a work permit necessary for using a vehicle in an operating area? a. Cold work b. Entry c. Release d. Hot work
What should be checked before issuing a Release permit? a. Ignition sources, gloves, and safety shoes b. Safety harness, belt, and glasses c. Wind direction, drainage, ignition sources d. Sewers, man ways, and air movers
What distinguishes hot work from cold work? a. Both use an ignition source b. Cold work uses an ignition source c. Neither uses an ignition source d. Hot work uses an ignition source
What hazard is associated with performing hot work? a. Ignition source b. Ignition switch c. Auto ignition temperature d. Flash point
When should the issuer ensure that equipment has been properly prepared for maintenance work? a. After getting countersignatures b. During the joint site inspection c. When the permit is closed d. After issuing the permit
Why do receivers participate in a joint site inspection with the issuer? a. To start the work b. To take gas tests c. To discuss hazards and risks d. To check fire watch certificates
When should a fire watch be assigned? a. Whenever a fire could occur b. When gas tests are over 0.0% LEL c. For any hot work d. For high-risk jobs
In what situation would a fire watch be required when welding on in-service hydrocarbon equipment? a. Fire station b. Fire department c. Fire blanket d. Fire watch
What quality must a fire watch possess? a. Certified b. Trained c. An issuer d. A receiver
What knowledge is necessary for a fire watch? a. Operate fire equipment given to him b. Take gas tests c. Operate process equipment d. Be a receiver
What term refers to an individual who must be present at a job site due to a specific skill? a. Standby man b. Designated representative c. Certified personnel d. Competent person
What nonflammable substance is commonly used to purge process equipment? a. Nitrate b. Nitrous oxide c. Nitrite d. Nitrogen
What steps should be taken to prepare equipment for maintenance work? a. Shut down, isolate, and de-energize b. De-energize with the power turned on c. Isolate, repair, and certify d. Electrify, isolate, and shut down
What methods are typically used for cleaning process equipment? a. Water-washing and steaming b. Purging and gas testing c. Steaming and gas testing d. Treating and clarifying
Why are blinds installed in process equipment? a. To isolate electrical equipment b. To prevent blindness c. To keep liquids or gases from contacting people d. Due to government requirements
Why is equipment isolated before maintenance work? a. To prevent slip, trip, or fall accidents b. To start up equipment safely c. To isolate electrical equipment d. To shut down equipment by accident
Give an example of isolating electrical equipment. a. Purging electrical equipment b. Locking electrical equipment c. Cleaning electrical equipment d. Isolating electrical equipment
What are two methods of isolating equipment? a. Shut down and clean b. Remove piping and install blinds c. Install locks and take gas tests d. Install tags and purge
Why are locks and tags installed on electrical breakers? a. To record purging cycles b. To record gas tests c. To explain why the lock is installed d. To list safety precautions
Who is responsible for installing locks? a. The foreman and receiver b. Every member of the crew c. The issuer and gas tester d. One member from each work crew
Why are tags installed in addition to locks? a. To record gas tests b. To record purging cycles c. To explain the purpose of the lock d. To list safety precautions
What should an issuer do before starting up equipment after isolation? a. Check if the receiver’s tag is installed b. Ensure there is no gas in the area c. Verify that it cannot accidentally start d. Confirm that it has been purged and cleaned
Who is responsible for initially installing locks and tags? a. Operations b. Receiver c. Maintenance d. Power distribution
What must operations do before removing their locks and tags? a. Check the gas test results and restart equipment b. Ensure equipment can be safely started c. Close and extend the permit d. Make sure equipment is gas-free
When is a Release of Hazardous Liquids or Gases Permit required? a. Pipe fitters open a line or install blinds b. Craftsmen build a scaffold c. Operators drain equipment d. Operators release hydrocarbon to the flare
Select the statement where ALL THREE items are needed before allowing entry into a confined space. a. Gas tests, fire extinguisher, barricades b. Lighting, standby man, air mover c. Air mover, respirators, countersignatures d. Fire watch, air mover, gas tests
What is considered cold work? a. Scaffold building and grinding b. Brush painting and abrasive blasting c. Sand removal and scaffold building d. Abrasive blasting and painting
When is a release of Hazardous Liquids or Gases Permit required? a. Pipe fitters open a line or install blinds b. Craftsmen build a scaffold c. Operators drain equipment d. Operators release hydrocarbon to the flare
When is a work permit necessary for using a vehicle in an operating area? a. Cold work b. Entry c. Release d. Hot work
What should be checked before issuing a Release permit? a. Ignition sources, gloves, and safety shoes b. Safety harness, belt, and glasses c. Wind direction, drainage, ignition sources d. Sewers, man ways, and air movers
What distinguishes hot work from cold work? a. Both use an ignition source b. Cold work uses an ignition source c. Neither uses an ignition source d. Hot work uses an ignition source
What hazard is associated with performing hot work? a. Ignition source b. Ignition switch c. Auto ignition temperature d. Flash point
