Chemical Process Safety mcq

Chemical Processes
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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CPS- MCQ Question bank

SNO QUESTIONS A B C D ANS

Which of the following is not measure Fatal Accident

1 OSHA incident rate Fatality Rate HAZOP D
of effectiveness safety program? Rate(FAR)

2 How toxicants enters into organism? Ingestion Injection Inhalation All of the above D
Lowest value on response vs dose
3 Thresold Limit Value Average response Highest response Relative toxicity A
curve is called….
Identification, Evaluation and control
4 Safety Program Industrial Hygiene Material handling None of above B
are the phases of…….
Endothermic
5 Fire is rapid-------- of ignited fuel. Exothermic oxidation exothermic reduction Endothermic Reduction A
oxidation

………………..is a rapid increase in

volume and release of energy in an
6 extreme manner, usually with the Fire Flammability Explosion Toxicity C
generation of high temperatures and
the release of gases

…………..is the lowest temperature

that the vapours of a material will Autoignition
7 Flash point Fire point Inerting B
ignite when exposed to an ignition temperature
source.
An explosion occurring within a vessel
8 Confined Explosion Unconfined Explosion BLEVE None of above A
or a building, known as
Which of the following Causes of
9 Ambient heat Valve failures Both 1 & 2 None of above C
overpressure…..
Flammable liquids
Indoor storage
should be stored in Corrosive substances Environmental risk
For material handling which is wrong facilities for flammable
10 retaining embankments should not be stored assessments should D
statement……… liquids should have
so they cannot spread above eye level. not be available.
ventilation.
uncontrollably.

Who is responsible for ensuring the

11 workers are provided with safe HAZAN HAZOP AICHE OSHA D
working envrionment?
Safety
Hazard evaluation consist of the
12 Review/Audit/Inspecti HAZAN HAZOP All of the above D
elements…..
on
Process Hazard Public Health Personal Health
13 PHA stands for Public Housing Authority A
Analysis Association Assessment
Which of the following is not Guide
14 NO LESS MORE NAND D
word of HAZOP?
steps can be taken to It is centered around the
Estimate how often an either eliminate risks or hazard analysis and
15 HAZAN study includes All of the above D
incident will occur. reduce risk to an functional based safety
acceptable level. process
Process of adding inert gas to
combustible mixture
16 to reduce concentration of oxygen Fire Point Flash point inerting Toxicity C
below limiting
oxygen concentration (LOC)
Vessels can be pressure-purged by Under atmospheric Above Atmospheric
17 Atmospheric pressure at high temp. A
adding inert gas ……… pressure pressure

The ____________ process

determines whether exposure to a
18 Hazard identification Exposure assessment Toxicity assessment Risk characterization A
chemical can increase the incidence
of adverse health effect.

19 Hazard is defined as the probability of suffering harm or loss. accident development fire A

……….. occurs when a tank

containing a liquid held above its
Boiling-Liquid
atmospheric pressure boiling point Blast Damage to
20 Expanding-Vapor Vapor Cloud Explosions Missile Damage A
ruptures, resulting in the explosive People
Explosi
vaporization of a large fraction of the
tank contents.
for……... the reaction front
Unconfined
21 propagates at a speed less than the deflagration detonation Confined Explosions A
Explosions
speed of sound

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mists or sprays pass mists or sprays pass water pass through
22 Static electricity is generated when air pass through pipe B
through process through orifices pipe
specific chemical or pressure and
23 The MIE depends on the the concentration all of above D
mixture temperature
An explosion resulting from the
24 sudden failure of a vessel containing Deflagration Mechanical explosion Flammability limits Firepoint B
high-pressure nonreactive gas

The essential elements for

25 ……………... are fuel, an oxidizer, Fire triangle explosion Flammability limits toxicity A
and an ignition source

Ratio of the toxicity of Ratio of the toxicity of a

Ratio of the toxicity of a
a chemical to that of contaminant to that of
chemical to that of Ratio of the toxicity of
another structurally another structurally
26 What is toxicity equivalence factor? another chemical a chemical to that of A
related chemical (or related chemical (or
pollutant chosen as a source
index compound) index compound)
reference
chosen as a reference chosen as a reference

OSHA ensures that employees have

27 Job PPE Insurance Security B
been provided with _________
28 ED stands for Effective dose Toxic dose Erectile dysfunction Lethal dose A
Eco-toxicology is based on ______ of
29 Chemical Physical Toxicological Biological C
chemicals.
OSHA is part of the ___________
30 US UK India Australia A
department of labour.

toxicants enter organism through

31 Ingestion Injection Dermal absorption all of above D

During the ……………...phase, the

various types of existing control
32 Identification Evaluation Control Hygiene B
measures and their effectiveness are
also studied.

The unit-specific technical Prevent the release of

33 Good housekeeping Analysis Export activities A
requirements are designed to …… HW
hazard identification
What are the steps involved in evaluation of long
34 and dose-response chemical analysis pathway analysis A
evaluation of toxicity? term impact
evaluation
___________ establishes the
relationship between the Exposure
35 Hazard identification Toxicity assessment Risk characterisation B
contaminant/s of concern and the assessment
receptor.
Which of the following is not
36 Toxicity Corrosivity Ignitibility Leakage D
characteristics of hazardous waste?

Results from long-term exposure to

37 lower doses of a chemical is known Acute toxicity Chronic toxicity Moderate toxicity None B
as ________

Which of the following chemical is

38 responsible for acute lung disease Methylisocyanate Methylisocyanade Methyl Methylcyanate A
from Bhopal gas tragedy?

Heavy metals like Arsenic, Cadmium

39 Immune system Nervous system Skin Respiratory system B
and Cyanide effects _________
______ represents a contact
40 between a chemical agent and an Dose Response Exposure Concentration C
object.
Under the OSH Act, employers are
41 responsible for providing a Safe workplace Land Insurance Estimation A
__________
42 OSHA was created to _________ Data analysis To reduce hazards Ecological development EIA analysis B
How is sensitivity analysed in risk By critical Personal
43 Chemical assessment Character assessment A
estimation? assumptions measurement
Stressor has the
An incident can be called hazardous potential to cause Poses threat to
44 Monitoring is failed Outburst of chemicals A
only when? harm to humans and surrounding
ecological systems

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What is the main purpose of hazard To minimise the effect For better risk To characterize adverse To reduce probability
45 C
identification? of a consequence management effect of toxins of occurrence
Doses are expressed on a
46 Accuracy Precision Body-weight End point C
_________ basis.
Major application of dose-response
47 Toxin Carcinogens Mutagens Threshold D
curve is to obtain ______
Which of the following valve is known
48 Scour valve Pressure relief valve Reflux valve Altitude valve B
as a safety valve?
49 When did Seveso accident occur? 1974 1975 1976 1977 C

A waste to be called toxic, acute oral

50 LD50 concentration should be 2200 2300 2400 2500 D
_______ mg/kg.
Effects due to long Effects due to short term Effects due to Benefits due to
51 What is chronic toxicity? A
term exposure exposure exposure exposure
The gauge pressure during normal
52 service, usually 10% below the Operating pressure Set pressure Overpressure Accumulation A
MAWP known as
to protect personnel
to minimize chemical
Pressure relief systems are required from the dangers of
53 losses during pressure both 1 & 2 None C
for which of the following reasons overpressurizing
upsets,
equipment
……….. occurs when a tank
containing a liquid held above its
Boiling-Liquid
atmospheric pressure boiling point Blast Damage to
54 Expanding-Vapor Vapor Cloud Explosions Missile Damage A
ruptures, resulting in the explosive People
Explosi
vaporization of a large fraction of the
tank contents.
for……... the reaction front
Unconfined
55 propagates at a speed less than the deflagration detonation Confined Explosions A
Explosions
speed of sound
specific chemical or pressure and
56 The MIE depends on the the concentration all of above D
mixture temperature
An explosion resulting from the
57 sudden failure of a vessel containing Deflagration Mechanical explosion Flammability limits Firepoint B
high-pressure nonreactive gas

The essential elements for

58 ……………... are fuel, an oxidizer, Fire triangle explosion Flammability limits toxicity A
and an ignition source

Ratio of the toxicity of Ratio of the toxicity of a

Ratio of the toxicity of a
a chemical to that of contaminant to that of
chemical to that of Ratio of the toxicity of
another structurally another structurally
59 What is toxicity equivalence factor? another chemical a chemical to that of A
related chemical (or related chemical (or
pollutant chosen as a source
index compound) index compound)
reference
chosen as a reference chosen as a reference

OSHA ensures that employees have

60 Job PPE Insurance Security B
been provided with _________
61 ED stands for Effective dose Toxic dose Erectile dysfunction Lethal dose A
Eco-toxicology is based on ______ of
62 Chemical Physical Toxicological Biological C
chemicals.
OSHA is part of the ___________
63 US UK India Australia A
department of labour.

toxicants enter organism through

64 Ingestion Injection Dermal absorption all of above D

During the ……………...phase, the

various types of existing control
65 Identification Evaluation Control Hygiene B
measures and their effectiveness are
also studied.

The unit-specific technical Prevent the release of

66 Good housekeeping Analysis Export activities A
requirements are designed to …….. HW
Effects due to long Effects due to short term Effects due to Benefits due to
67 What is acute toxicity? B
term exposure exposure exposure exposure

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 Sheet1 To know the probable
Why does site history have to be To calculate For determination of
68 To estimate the risk source and causes of C
considered for hazard identification? carcinogenic exposure remedial actions
contamination on site
Hazard identification mainly focus on Chemical source and
69 Chemical exposure Chemical analysis Chemical pathway A
_____ concentration
Estimation of short-term and long
Doses by exposure
70 term exposure are usually in terms of Susceptibility Population Genetics A
rate
________
Which of the following risk
assessment tool is used for the
71 Hazard identification Exposure assessment Toxicity assessment Risk characterisation B
determination of spatial distribution of
contaminants at the site?
What is the final stage of risk
72 Hazard identification Risk characterisation Exposure assessment Toxicity assessment B
assessment?
The toxicological end point for dose-
73 response relationship should be Definitive Vague Irrational Less A
_________

For existing chemicals, we should

always consider ________ exposure
74 assessment based on modelling, to Better case Reasonable worst case Moderate case High case B
derive an environmental
concentration.

Calculate probability
What is the main goal of risk of adverse effect on
75 Pathway analysis Estimation Transportation D
management? individual and
population
Elements of safe chemical storage Inventory of Segregating
76 Labeling of Chemicals All of the above D
program consist of Chemicals Incompatibles
The FAR reports the number of
fatalities based on 1000 employees
77 working their entire lifetime. The FAR Fatality Rate OSHA incident rate None of above A
employees are assumed to work a
total of 50 years.

78 The last step of accident process Initiation Propagation Termination damage C

a dose that will kill a dose that would not a dose that will kill 25% a dose that would not
LD50 in a toxicity test stands for
79 50% of an exposed affect or harm 50% of of an exposed kill 25% of an A
______
population an exposed population population exposed population
The relief valve is The safety relief valve
The safety valve is for
80 which of the following incorrect? primarily for liquid is used for liquid and None of above D
gas service.
service. gas service.

The pressure difference between the

relief set pressure and the relief Maximum allowable
81 Backpressure Blowdown Relief system B
reseating pressure. It is expressed as accumulated pressure
a percentage of the set pressure.

a) biological
monitoring is
b) critical flux is the c) using pad or d) there is no
commonly used to
What is the most common approach does resulting from dosimeters to determine recognized approach
assess total body
82 used to asses skin exposure to a inhalation exposure the amount of to assess skin C
burden or chemical
contaminant? combined with dermal contaminant deposited exposure to a
contaminants
exposure on the skin contaminant

The father of occupational medicine

who said a doctor should always ask
83 a patient of what trade are you is said a) Dr. Alice Hamilton b) Paracelsus c) Dr. Ramazzini d) Dr. Percival Pott C
to be

Who had a large influence on

American OHS regulation in the early
84 a) dr. Alice Hamilton b) Paracelsus c) Dr. Ramazzoni d) Dr. Percival Pott A
part of the 20th century, and who also
wrote exploring the dangerous trades

In what year did the US federal

government first pass a workers
85 a) 1900 b) 1905 c) 1908 d) 1910 C
compensation act for some civil
employees

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86 state workers compensation act a) 1910 b) 1911 c)1913 d)1915 B
passed
this American federal act was the first
know legal adoption of standards for c) Walsh-healey Public d) Roosevelt New
87 a) OHSA b) mining Act C
allowable concentrations of chemicals Contract Act Deal Act
in workplace air
The most well known OEls are
88 a) NIOSH b) OSHA C) ANSI d) ACGIH D
established by
d) are a legal
b) are developed by
89 The ACGIH TLVs a) protect all workers c) are science based standard for what is C
consensus
safe
If three of the following are said to be
90 exposure limits for chemical X, which a) 1000ppm b) 100ppm c) 50ppm d)10ppm A
one is likely to be the ceiling limit
The definition of the ACGIH
TLV_STELs refer to certain health b) chronic or irreversible
91 a) irritation c) serious narcosis d) carcinogenicity D
effects that must be avoided. these do tissue damage
not include
Which organization is widely d) International
b) National Intitute for
recognized around the world as c) American National commission on
92 a) ACGIH Occupational Safety and D
setting exposure limits for ionizing standards Intitute Radiological
health
radiation Protection (ICRP)
Which is not an agent ACGIH sets
93 a) chemicals b) ionizing radiation c) non-ionizing radiation d) thermal stress B
standards for
Which is not one of the main forms in
94 which chemicals are present in the a) mists b) fibers c) vapours d) gasses B
workplace
Chemical scause two main kinds of a) dermatoses and c) local effects and d) systematic and
95 b) external and internal C
health effects cancer poisoning tissue
Who said it is the dose only that
96 a) Aristotle b) Paracelsus c) Florence Nightingale d) Medici B
makes a thing not a poison

a dose response curve illustrating a) a s-shaped or b) a straight line at d) a bell-shaped

97 c) and elliptical curve A
acute toxicity usually has sigmoidal curve about a 45 degree angle curve

If the dose response curves of three

chemicals are shown on the same d) without a threshold
98 a) innocuous b) lethal c) the most poisonous C
graph, the one which intersects the x- level
axis (dose) at the lowest dose is

the most common type of LD 50 test b) poison gas delivered

99 a) chimpanzees c) an oral dose d) skin application C
involves to a plexiglass cage
d) nothing - much
For any given chemical, a high LD 50
100 a) carcinogenicity b) low toxicity c) high toxicity more needs to be B
value generally means
known
d) eating areas
b) food contamination
a) ingestion is usually c) hand washing is a should be located in a
Which statement about ingestion as a with workplace
a significant way in method of entry of part of the workplace
101 route of entry into the workers body by chemicals can be a way A
which chemicals gain chemicals by ingestion removed from
workplace chemicals is incorrect chemicals can enter the
entry into the body can be reduced chemical
body by ingestion
contaimination

the two main categories of skin a) inflammation and b) dermatitis and c) cirrhosis and d) melanoma and
102 A
irritation caused by chemicals are corrosion siderosis allergenic response skin cracking
An example of a workplace chemical
103 that can damage the kidneys a) lead salts b) silica c) propanol d) vinyl chloride A
specifically is
b) chlorinated
Which is not a chemical known to
104 a) vinyl chloride hydrocarbons, such as c) lead salts d) mercury salts A
specifically damage the kidney
carbon tetrachloride
Which is not one of the four main
105 a) mechanical b) radiological c) physical d) chemical B
types of skin exposures
What violations are most commonly A. Hazard D. Respiratory
106 B. Scaffolding C. Fall protection C
cited by OSHA? communications protection
What is the leading cause of death on C. Caught-in or -
107 A. Struck by object B. Falls D. Electrocutions B
construction sites? between
Which of the following is not a
108 A. Carcinogenicity B. Reactivity C. Corrosivity D. Toxicity B
chemical-related health hazard?

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Identity of the C. Identify of the
A container holding a hazardous A. Identity of the
hazardous chemical, hazardous chemical,
109 material must include which of the hazardous chemical D. None of the above D
instructions on how to names of employees
following as of June 15, 2014: only
use authorized to use
If you transfer chemicals from a
labeled container to a portable A. You hand the B. You leave the work C. You don’t use the
110 container, you don’t need to comply container off to area before using the materials before the end D. None of the above D
with standard hazardous material someone else materials of your work shift
labeling requirements when:

Rubber insulating gloves need to be A. Before first use and B. Before first use and C. Before first use and D. Before first use
111 A
tested: then every 6 months then once/week then once/month only

Which of the following is not measure Fatal Accident

112 OSHA incident rate Fatality Rate HAZOP D
of effectiveness safety program? Rate(FAR)

113 How toxicants enters into organism? Ingestion Injection Inhalation All of the above D
Lowest value on response vs dose
114 Thresold Limit Value Average response Highest response Relative toxicity A
curve is called….
Identification, Evaluation and control
115 Safety Program Industrial Hygiene Material handling None of above B
are the phases of…….
Endothermic
116 Fire is rapid-------- of ignited fuel. Exothermic oxidation exothermic reduction Endothermic Reduction A
oxidation

………………..is a rapid increase in

volume and release of energy in an
117 extreme manner, usually with the Fire Flammability Explosion Toxicity C
generation of high temperatures and
the release of gases

…………..is the lowest temperature

that the vapours of a material will Autoignition
118 Flash point Fire point Inerting B
ignite when exposed to an ignition temperature
source.
An explosion occurring within a vessel
119 Confined Explosion Unconfined Explosion BLEVE None of above A
or a building, known as
Which of the following Causes of
120 Ambient heat Valve failures Both 1 & 2 None of above C
overpressure…..
Flammable liquids
Indoor storage
should be stored in Corrosive substances Environmental risk
For material handling which is wrong facilities for flammable
121 retaining embankments should not be stored assessmentsshould D
statement……… liquids should have
so they cannot spread above eye level. not be available.
ventilation.
uncontrollably.

Who is responsible for ensuring the

122 workers are provided with safe HAZAN HAZOP AICHE OSHA D
working envrionment?
Safety
Hazard evaluation consist of the
123 Review/Audit/Inspecti HAZAN HAZOP All of the above D
elements…..
on
Process Hazard Public Health Personal Health
124 PHA stands for Public Housing Authority A
Analysis Association Assessment
The reliability analysis in process
Event tree analysis
125 industry is done by which of the Fault tree analysis Diaster management Event tree diagram A
(ETA)
following?
Which of the following is not Guide
126 NO LESS MORE NAND D
word of HAZOP?
steps can be taken to It is centered around the
Estimate how often an either eliminate risks or hazard analysis and
127 HAZAN study includes All of the above D
incident will occur. reduce risk to an functional based safety
acceptable level. process
Process of adding inert gas to
combustible mixture
128 to reduce concentration of oxygen Fire Point Flash point inerting Toxicity C
below limiting
oxygen concentration (LOC)
Vessels can be pressure-purged by Under atmospheric Above Atmospheric
129 Atmospheric pressure at high temp. A
adding inert gas ……… pressure pressure

The ____________ process

determines whether exposure to a
130 Hazard identification Exposure assessment Toxicity assessment Risk characterization A
chemical can increase the incidence
of adverse health effect.

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……….. occurs when a tank
containing a liquid held above its
Boiling-Liquid
atmospheric pressure boiling point Blast Damage to
131 Expanding-Vapor Vapor Cloud Explosions Missile Damage A
ruptures, resulting in the explosive People
Explosi
vaporization of a large fraction of the
tank contents.
for……... the reaction front
Unconfined
132 propagates at a speed less than the deflagration detonation Confined Explosions A
Explosions
speed of sound
specific chemical or pressure and
133 The MIE depends on the the concentration all of above D
mixture temperature
An explosion resulting from the
134 sudden failure of a vessel containing Deflagration Mechanical explosion Flammability limits Firepoint B
high-pressure nonreactive gas

The essential elements for

135 ……………... are fuel, an oxidizer, Fire triangle explosion Flammability limits toxicity A
and an ignition source

Ratio of the toxicity of Ratio of the toxicity of a

Ratio of the toxicity of a
a chemical to that of contaminant to that of
chemical to that of Ratio of the toxicity of
another structurally another structurally
136 What is toxicity equivalence factor? another chemical a chemical to that of A
related chemical (or related chemical (or
pollutant chosen as a source
index compound) index compound)
reference
chosen as a reference chosen as a reference

OSHA ensures that employees have

137 Job PPE Insurance Security B
been provided with _________
138 ED stands for Effective dose Toxic dose Erectile dysfunction Lethal dose A
Eco-toxicology is based on ______ of
139 Chemical Physical Toxicological Biological C
chemicals.
OSHA is part of the ___________
140 US UK India Australia A
department of labour.

toxicants enter organism through

141 Ingestion Injection Dermal absorption all of above D

During the ……………...phase, the

various types of existing control
142 Identification Evaluation Control Hygiene B
measures and their effectiveness are
also studied.

The unit-specific technical Prevent the release of

143 Good housekeeping Analysis Export activities A
requirements are designed to …… HW
hazard identification
What are the steps involved in evaluation of long
144 and dose-response chemical analysis pathway analysis A
evaluation of toxicity? term impact
evaluation
___________ establishes the
relationship between the Exposure
145 Hazard identification Toxicity assessment Risk characterisation B
contaminant/s of concern and the assessment
receptor.
Which of the following is not
146 Toxicity Corrosivity Ignitibility Leakage D
characteristics of hazardous waste?

Results from long-term exposure to

147 lower doses of a chemical is known Acute toxicity Chronic toxicity Moderate toxicity None B
as ________

Which of the following chemical is

148 responsible for acute lung disease Methylisocyanate Methylisocyanade Methyl Methylcyanate A
from Bhopal gas tragedy?

Heavy metals like Arsenic, Cadmium

149 Immune system Nervous system Skin Respiratory system B
and Cyanide effects _________
______ represents a contact
150 between a chemical agent and an Dose Response Exposure Concentration C
object.
Under the OSH Act, employers are
151 responsible for providing a Safe workplace Land Insurance Estimation A
__________
152 OSHA was created to _________ Data analysis To reduce hazards Ecological development EIA analysis B

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 How is sensitivity analysed in risk By critical Sheet1 Personal
153 Chemical assessment Character assessment A
estimation? assumptions measurement
Stressor has the
An incident can be called hazardous potential to cause Poses threat to
154 Monitoring is failed Outburst of chemicals A
only when? harm to humans and surrounding
ecological systems
What is the main purpose of hazard To minimise the effect For better risk To characterize adverse To reduce probability
155 C
identification? of a consequence management effect of toxins of occurrence
Doses are expressed on a
156 Accuracy Precision Body-weight End point C
_________ basis.
Major application of dose-response
157 Toxin Carcinogens Mutagens Threshold D
curve is to obtain ______
Which of the following valve is known
158 Scour valve Pressure relief valve Reflux valve Altitude valve B
as a safety valve?
159 When did Seveso accident occur? 1974 1975 1976 1977 C

A waste to be called toxic, acute oral

160 LD50 concentration should be 2200 2300 2400 2500 D
_______ mg/kg.
Effects due to long Effects due to short term Effects due to Benefits due to
161 What is chronic toxicity? A
term exposure exposure exposure exposure
The gauge pressure during normal
162 service, usually 10% below the Operating pressure Set pressure Overpressure Accumulation A
MAWP known as
to protect personnel
to minimize chemical
Pressure relief systems are required from the dangers of
163 losses during pressure both 1 & 2 None C
for which of the following reasons overpressurizing
upsets,
equipment
……….. occurs when a tank
containing a liquid held above its
Boiling-Liquid
atmospheric pressure boiling point Blast Damage to
164 Expanding-Vapor Vapor Cloud Explosions Missile Damage A
ruptures, resulting in the explosive People
Explosi
vaporization of a large fraction of the
tank contents.
for……... the reaction front
Unconfined
165 propagates at a speed less than the deflagration detonation Confined Explosions A
Explosions
speed of sound
specific chemical or pressure and
166 The MIE depends on the the concentration all of above D
mixture temperature
An explosion resulting from the
167 sudden failure of a vessel containing Deflagration Mechanical explosion Flammability limits Firepoint B
high-pressure nonreactive gas

The essential elements for

168 ……………... are fuel, an oxidizer, Fire triangle explosion Flammability limits toxicity A
and an ignition source

Ratio of the toxicity of Ratio of the toxicity of a

Ratio of the toxicity of a
a chemical to that of contaminant to that of
chemical to that of Ratio of the toxicity of
another structurally another structurally
169 What is toxicity equivalence factor? another chemical a chemical to that of A
related chemical (or related chemical (or
pollutant chosen as a source
index compound) index compound)
reference
chosen as a reference chosen as a reference

OSHA ensures that employees have

170 Job PPE Insurance Security B
been provided with _________
171 ED stands for Effective dose Toxic dose Erectile dysfunction Lethal dose A
Eco-toxicology is based on ______ of
172 Chemical Physical Toxicological Biological C
chemicals.
OSHA is part of the ___________
173 US UK India Australia A
department of labour.

toxicants enter organism through

174 Ingestion Injection Dermal absorption all of above D

During the ……………...phase, the

various types of existing control
175 Identification Evaluation Control Hygiene B
measures and their effectiveness are
also studied.

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The unit-specific technical Prevent the release of
176 Good housekeeping Analysis Export activities A
requirements are designed to …….. HW

Which of the following is not measure Fatal Accident

177 OSHA incident rate Fatality Rate HAZOP D
of effectiveness safety program? Rate(FAR)

178 How toxicants enters into organism? Ingestion Injection Inhalation All of the above D
Lowest value on response vs dose
179 Thresold Limit Value Average response Highest response Relative toxicity A
curve is called….
Identification, Evaluation and control
180 Safety Program Industrial Hygiene Material handling None of above B
are the phases of…….
Endothermic
181 Fire is rapid-------- of ignited fuel. Exothermic oxidation exothermic reduction Endothermic Reduction A
oxidation

………………..is a rapid increase in

volume and release of energy in an
182 extreme manner, usually with the Fire Flammability Explosion Toxicity C
generation of high temperatures and
the release of gases

…………..is the lowest temperature

that the vapours of a material will Autoignition
183 Flash point Fire point Inerting B
ignite when exposed to an ignition temperature
source.
An explosion occurring within a vessel
184 Confined Explosion Unconfined Explosion BLEVE None of above A
or a building, known as
Which of the following Causes of
185 Ambient heat Valve failures Both 1 & 2 None of above C
overpressure…..
Flammable liquids
Indoor storage
should be stored in Corrosive substances Environmental risk
For material handling which is wrong facilities for flammable
186 retaining embankments should not be stored assessmentsshould D
statement……… liquids should have
so they cannot spread above eye level. not be available.
ventilation.
uncontrollably.

Who is responsible for ensuring the

187 workers are provided with safe HAZAN HAZOP AICHE OSHA D
working envrionment?
Safety
Hazard evaluation consist of the
188 Review/Audit/Inspecti HAZAN HAZOP All of the above D
elements…..
on
Process Hazard Public Health Personal Health
189 PHA stands for Public Housing Authority A
Analysis Association Assessment
Which of the following is not Guide
190 NO LESS MORE NAND D
word of HAZOP?
steps can be taken to It is centered around the
Estimate how often an either eliminate risks or hazard analysis and
191 HAZAN study includes All of the above D
incident will occur. reduce risk to an functional based safety
acceptable level. process
Process of adding inert gas to
combustible mixture
192 to reduce concentration of oxygen Fire Point Flash point inerting Toxicity C
below limiting
oxygen concentration (LOC)
Vessels can be pressure-purged by Under atmospheric Above Atmospheric
193 Atmospheric pressure at high temp. A
adding inert gas ……… pressure pressure

The ____________ process

determines whether exposure to a
194 Hazard identification Exposure assessment Toxicity assessment Risk characterization A
chemical can increase the incidence
of adverse health effect.
Effects due to long Effects due to short term Effects due to Benefits due to
195 What is acute toxicity? B
term exposure exposure exposure exposure
To know the probable
Why does site history have to be To calculate For determination of
196 To estimate the risk source and causes of C
considered for hazard identification? carcinogenic exposure remedial actions
contamination on site
Hazard identification mainly focus on Chemical source and
197 Chemical exposure Chemical analysis Chemical pathway A
_____ concentration
Estimation of short-term and long
Doses by exposure
198 term exposure are usually in terms of Susceptibility Population Genetics A
rate
________

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 Sheet1
Which of the following risk
assessment tool is used for the
199 Hazard identification Exposure assessment Toxicity assessment Risk characterisation B
determination of spatial distribution of
contaminants at the site?
What is the final stage of risk
200 Hazard identification Risk characterisation Exposure assessment Toxicity assessment B
assessment?
The toxicological end point for dose-
201 response relationship should be Definitive Vague Irrational Less A
_________

For existing chemicals, we should

always consider ________ exposure
202 assessment based on modelling, to Better case Reasonable worst case Moderate case High case B
derive an environmental
concentration.

Calculate probability
What is the main goal of risk of adverse effect on
203 Pathway analysis Estimation Transportation D
management? individual and
population
Elements of safe chemical storage Inventory of Segregating
204 Labeling of Chemicals All of the above D
program consist of Chemicals Incompatibles
The FAR reports the number of
fatalities based on 1000 employees
205 working their entire lifetime. The FAR Fatality Rate OSHA incident rate None of above A
employees are assumed to work a
total of 50 years.

a dose that will kill a dose that would not a dose that will kill 25% a dose that would not
LD50 in a toxicity test stands for
206 50% of an exposed affect or harm 50% of of an exposed kill 25% of an A
______
population an exposed population population exposed population
The relief valve is The safety relief valve
The safety valve is for
207 which of the following incorrect? primarily for liquid is used for liquid and None of above D
gas service.
service. gas service.

The pressure difference between the

relief set pressure and the relief Maximum allowable
208 Backpressure Blowdown Relief system B
reseating pressure. It is expressed as accumulated pressure
a percentage of the set pressure.

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qno question optn1 optn2 optn3 optn4 nswe
OSHA incident Fatal Fatality 4
1 Which of the following is not measure of effectiveness safety program? rate Accident Rate HAZOP
All of the 4
2 How toxicants enters into organism? Ingestion Injection Inhalation above
Thresold Limit Average Highest Relative 1
3 Lowest value on response vs dose curve is called…. Value response response toxicity
Safety Industrial Material None of 2
4 Identification, Evaluation and control are the phases of……. Program Hygiene handling above
Exothermic exothermic Endother Endothermic 1
5 Fire is rapid-------- of ignited fuel. oxidation reduction mic oxidation
………………..is a rapid increase in volume and release of energy in an extreme 3
6 manner, usually with the generation of high temperatures and the release of Fire
Flammability Explosion Toxicity
…………..is the lowest temperature that the vapours of a material will ignite when Autoigniti 2
7 exposed to an ignition source. Flash point Fire point on Inerting
An explosion occurring within a vessel or a building, known as Confined Unconfined None of 1
8 Explosion Explosion BLEVE above
9 Which of the following Causes of overpressure….. Ambient heat Valve Both 1 & 2 None of 3
Flammable Corrosive Environment 4
liquids substance al risk
Indoor storage should be s should assessments
facilities for stored in not be should not
flammable retaining stored be available.
liquids should embankmen above eye
have ts so they level.
10 For material handling which is wrong statement……… ventilation. cannot
11 Who is responsible for ensuring the workers are provided with safe working HAZAN HAZOP AICHE OSHA 4
Safety 4
Review/Audit/ All of the
12 Hazard evaluation consist of the elements….. Inspection HAZAN HAZOP above
Process Public Public Personal 1
Hazard Housing Health Health
13 PHA stands for Analysis Authority Associatio Assessment

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 Fault tree Diaster Event tree 1
14 The reliability analysis in process industry is done by which of the following? analysis managemen analysis
15 Which of the following is not Guide word of HAZOP? NO LESS MORE NAND 4
steps can be It is 4
taken to centered
either around
Estimate how eliminate the hazard
often an risks or analysis
incident will reduce risk and All of the
16 HAZAN study includes occur. to an functional above
Process of adding inert gas to combustible mixture 3
to reduce concentration of oxygen below limiting
17 oxygen concentration (LOC) Fire Point Flash point inerting Toxicity
Vessels can be pressure-purged by Under Above 1
adding inert gas ……… atmospheric Atmospheric Atmosphe at high
18 pressure pressure ric temp.
Toxicity Risk 1
The ____________ process determines whether exposure to a chemical can Hazard Exposure assessmen characterizat
19 increase the incidence of adverse health effect. identification assessment t ion
20 Hazard is defined as the probability of suffering harm or loss. True False 2
……….. occurs when a tank containing a liquid held above its atmospheric Boiling-Liquid Blast
pressure boiling point ruptures, resulting in the explosive vaporization of a large Expanding- Vapor Cloud Missile Damage to
21 fraction of the tank contents. Vapor Explosi Explosions Damage People 1
Confined Unconfined
22 for……... the reaction front propagates at a speed less than the speed of sound deflagration detonation Explosions Explosions 1
23 Static electricity is generated when mists or sprays pass through orifices True False 1
specific the pressure
24 The MIE depends on the chemical or concentratio and all of above 4
An explosion resulting from the sudden failure of a vessel containing high- Mechanical Flammabil
25 pressure nonreactive gas Deflagration explosion ity limits Firepoint 2
Flammabil
26 The essential elements for ……………... are fuel, an oxidizer, and an ignition source Fire triangle explosion ity limits toxicity 1

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 Ratio of the Ratio of the Ratio of
toxicity of a toxicity of a the
chemical to contaminant toxicity of
that of to that of a chemical
another another to that of
structurally structurally another
related related chemical Ratio of the
chemical (or chemical (or pollutant toxicity of a
index index chosen as chemical to
compound) compound) a that of
27 What is toxicity equivalence factor? chosen as a chosen as a reference source 1
28 OSHA ensures that employees have been provided with _________ Job PPE Insurance Security 2
Erectile
29 ED stands for Effective dose Toxic dose dysfunctio Lethal dose 1
30 Eco-toxicology is based on ______ of chemicals. Chemical Physical Toxicologi Biological 3
31 Exposure effect is more in adults than that of children. True False 2
32 OSHA is part of the ___________ department of labour. US UK India Australia 1
toxicants enter organism through Dermal
33 Ingestion Injection absorptio all of above 4
During the ……………...phase, the various types of existing control measures and
34 their effectiveness are also studied. Identification
Evaluation Control Hygiene 2
Good Prevent the
Export
35 The unit-specific technical requirements are designed to …… release of HW
housekeepin Analysis activities 1
hazard evaluation
identification
chemical pathway of long term
36 What are the steps involved in evaluation of toxicity? analysis and dose-
analysis impact 1
Risk
___________ establishes the relationship between the contaminant/s of concern Hazard Toxicity characteri Exposure
37 and the receptor. identification assessment sation assessment 2
38 Which of the following is not characteristics of hazardous waste? Toxicity Corrosivity Ignitibility Leakage 4
Results from long-term exposure to lower doses of a chemical is known as Chronic Moderate
39 ________ Acute toxicity toxicity toxicity None 2

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 Which of the following chemical is responsible for acute lung disease from Methylisocyan Methylisocy Methylcyana
40 Bhopal gas tragedy? ate anade Methyl te 1
Immune Nervous Respiratory
41 Heavy metals like Arsenic, Cadmium and Cyanide effects _________ system system Skin system 2
42 ______ represents a contact between a chemical agent and an object. Dose Response Exposure Concentratio 3
43 Under the OSH Act, employers are responsible for providing a __________ Safe Land Insurance Estimation 1
To reduce Ecological
44 OSHA was created to _________ Data analysis hazards developm EIA analysis 2
By critical Chemical Character Personal
45 How is sensitivity analysed in risk estimation? assumptions assessment assessmen measureme 1
Stressor has
the potential Poses
to cause harm threat to Monitorin Outburst of
46 An incident can be called hazardous only when? to humans and surrounding g is failed chemicals 1
To minimise For better To To reduce
the effect of a risk characteri probability
47 What is the main purpose of hazard identification? consequence managemen ze adverse of 3
48 Doses are expressed on a _________ basis. Accuracy Precision Body- End point 3
49 Major application of dose-response curve is to obtain ______ Toxin Carcinogens Mutagens Threshold 4
Pressure Reflux Altitude
50 Which of the following valve is known as a safety valve? Scour valve relief valve valve valve 2
51 When did Seveso accident occur? 1974 1975 1976 1977 3
52 A waste to be called toxic, acute oral LD50 concentration should be _______ 2200 2300 2400 2500 4
Effects due to Effects due Effects
long term to short due to Benefits due
53 What is chronic toxicity? exposure term exposure to exposure 1
54 The gauge pressure during normal service, usually 10% below the MAWP known Operating Set pressure Overpress Accumulatio 1
to protect to minimize
personnel chemical
from the losses
55 Pressure relief systems are required for which of the following reasons dangers of during both 1 & 2 None 3

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 ……….. occurs when a tank containing a liquid held above its atmospheric Boiling-Liquid Blast
pressure boiling point ruptures, resulting in the explosive vaporization of a large Expanding- Vapor Cloud Missile Damage to
56 fraction of the tank contents. Vapor Explosi Explosions Damage People 1
Confined Unconfined
57 for……... the reaction front propagates at a speed less than the speed of sound deflagration detonation Explosions Explosions 1
58 Static electricity is generated when mists or sprays pass through orifices True False 1
specific the pressure
59 The MIE depends on the chemical or concentratio and all of above 4
An explosion resulting from the sudden failure of a vessel containing high- Mechanical Flammabil
60 pressure nonreactive gas Deflagration explosion ity limits Firepoint 2
Flammabil
61 The essential elements for ……………... are fuel, an oxidizer, and an ignition source Fire triangle explosion ity limits toxicity 1
Ratio of the Ratio of the Ratio of
toxicity of a toxicity of a the
chemical to contaminant toxicity of
that of to that of a chemical
another another to that of
structurally structurally another
related related chemical Ratio of the
chemical (or chemical (or pollutant toxicity of a
index index chosen as chemical to
compound) compound) a that of
62 What is toxicity equivalence factor? chosen as a chosen as a reference source 1
63 OSHA ensures that employees have been provided with _________ Job PPE Insurance Security 2
Erectile
64 ED stands for Effective dose Toxic dose dysfunctio Lethal dose 1
65 Eco-toxicology is based on ______ of chemicals. Chemical Physical Toxicologi Biological 3
66 Exposure effect is more in adults than that of children. True False 2
67 OSHA is part of the ___________ department of labour. US UK India Australia 1
toxicants enter organism through Dermal
68 Ingestion Injection absorptio all of above 4
During the ……………...phase, the various types of existing control measures and
69 their effectiveness are also studied. Identification Evaluation Control Hygiene 2

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 Prevent the Good Export
70 The unit-specific technical requirements are designed to …….. release of HW housekeepin Analysis activities 1
OSHA incident Fatal Fatality 4
71 Which of the following is not measure of effectiveness safety program? rate Accident Rate HAZOP
All of the 4
72 How toxicants enters into organism? Ingestion Injection Inhalation above
Thresold Limit Average Highest Relative 1
73 Lowest value on response vs dose curve is called…. Value response response toxicity
Safety Industrial Material None of 2
74 Identification, Evaluation and control are the phases of……. Program Hygiene handling above
Exothermic exothermic Endother Endothermic 1
75 Fire is rapid-------- of ignited fuel. oxidation reduction mic oxidation
………………..is a rapid increase in volume and release of energy in an extreme 3
76 manner, usually with the generation of high temperatures and the release of Fire
Flammability Explosion Toxicity
…………..is the lowest temperature that the vapours of a material will ignite when Autoigniti 2
77 exposed to an ignition source. Flash point Fire point on Inerting
An explosion occurring within a vessel or a building, known as Confined Unconfined None of 1
78 Explosion Explosion BLEVE above
79 Which of the following Causes of overpressure….. Ambient heat Valve Both 1 & 2 None of 3
Flammable Corrosive Environment 4
liquids substance al risk
Indoor storage should be s should assessments
facilities for stored in not be should not
flammable retaining stored be available.
liquids should embankmen above eye
have ts so they level.
80 For material handling which is wrong statement……… ventilation. cannot
81 Who is responsible for ensuring the workers are provided with safe working HAZAN HAZOP AICHE OSHA 4
Safety 4
Review/Audit/ All of the
82 Hazard evaluation consist of the elements….. Inspection HAZAN HAZOP above
Process Public Public Personal 1
Hazard Housing Health Health
83 PHA stands for Analysis Authority Associatio Assessment

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 Fault tree Diaster Event tree 1
The reliability analysis in process industry is done by which of the following? analysis managemen analysis
Which of the following is not Guide word of HAZOP? NO LESS MORE NAND 4
steps can be It is 4
taken to centered
either around
Estimate how eliminate the hazard
often an risks or analysis
incident will reduce risk and All of the
HAZAN study includes occur. to an functional above
Process of adding inert gas to combustible mixture 3
to reduce concentration of oxygen below limiting Fire Point Flash point inerting Toxicity
oxygen concentration (LOC) Vessels
can be pressure-purged by Under Above 1
adding inert gas ……… atmospheric Atmospheric Atmosphe at high
88 pressure pressure ric temp.
Toxicity Risk 1
The ____________ process determines whether exposure to a chemical can Hazard Exposure assessmen characterizat
increase the incidence of adverse health effect. identification assessment t ion
Hazard is defined as the probability of suffering harm or loss. True False 2
Effects due to Effects due Effects
long term to short due to Benefits due
What is acute toxicity? exposure term exposure to exposure 2
To know
the For
probable determinatio
To calculate source n of
To estimate carcinogenic and remedial
Why does site history have to be considered for hazard identification? the risk exposure causes of actions 3
Chemical Chemical Chemical Chemical
Hazard identification mainly focus on _____ source and exposure analysis pathway 1
Estimation of short-term and long term exposure are usually in terms of Doses by
________ exposure rate Susceptibilit Populatio Genetics 1

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 Toxicity Risk
Which of the following risk assessment tool is used for the determination of Hazard Exposure assessmen characterisat
95 spatial distribution of contaminants at the site? identification assessment t ion 2
Risk Exposure
Hazard characterisa assessmen Toxicity
96 What is the final stage of risk assessment? identification tion t assessment 2
97 The toxicological end point for dose-response relationship should be _________ Definitive Vague Irrational Less 1
For existing chemicals, we should always consider ________ exposure Reasonable Moderate
98 assessment based on modelling, to derive an environmental concentration. Better case worst case case High case 2
Calculate
probability
of adverse
Pathway Transport effect on
99 What is the main goal of risk management? analysis Estimation ation individual 4
Inventory of Labeling of All of the
## Elements of safe chemical storage program consist of Chemicals Chemicals Segregatin above 4
The FAR reports the number of fatalities based on 1000 employees working their OSHA None of
## entire lifetime. The employees are assumed to work a total of 50 years. FAR Fatality Rate incident above 1
## The last step of accident process Initiation Propagation Terminati 3
a dose that a dose
would not that will a dose that
a dose that affect or kill 25% of would not
will kill 50% of harm 50% of an kill 25% of
an exposed an exposed exposed an exposed
## LD50 in a toxicity test stands for ______ population population populatio population 1
The
The relief safety
valve is The safety relief
primarily for valve is for valve is None of
## which of the following incorrect? liquid service. gas service. used for above 4
Maximum
allowable
The pressure difference between the relief set pressure and the relief reseating accumulat Relief
## pressure. It is expressed as a percentage of the set pressure. Backpressure Blowdown ed system 2

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r
Question Which of the following organizations coordinates the collection of chemical
inventories for the Process Industries

A EH&S
B OSHA
C ISO
D PCRA
ANS A

Question Most of common hazardous classes include

A Corrosive acids
B Oxidizer
C Cryogens
D All of the above
ANS D

Question Each chemical family is to be separated by

A Brick wall
B Plastic wall
C Non-combustible partition
D Metal wall
ANS C

Question Which of the following should not be stored near organic acids
A Cryogens
B Oxidizing mineral acids
C Compressed gases
D Pyrophorics
ANS B

Question Which of the following to be referred during storage of specific chemicals

A Material Safety Data Sheet
B Steam Table
C Chemical and Physical Properties
D Chemical Storage Guide
ANS D

Question Acetic acid is both –

A Corrosive acid and combustible liquid
B Corrosive base and combustible liquid
C Cryogen and combustible gas
D Oxidizer and combustible liquid
ANS A

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Question Flammable and combustible liquids are to stored in
A Bins
B Flammable storage cabinets
C Barrels
D Cans
ANS B

Question Inerting is the process of adding an inert gas to a combustible mixture to reduce
the
A concentration of oxygen below the _____________
B Oxygen concentration
C Least Oxygen Concentration
D Limiting Oxygen Concentration
ANS C

Question Flammable materials are charged only after the _______

A Cleaning
B Washing
C Oxidizing
D Inerting
ANS D

Question The _____________ purging process adds purge gas into a vessel at one
opening and withdraws the mixed gas from the vessel to the atmosphere (or
scrubber) from
A Sweep-through
B Vacuum
C Pressure
D Siphon
ANS A

Question For industrial operations where flammable vapors may be present, any charge
accumulation exceeding 0.1 mJ is considered dangerous.
A 1 mJ
B 10 mJ
C 0.1 mJ
D 20 mJ
ANS C

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Question When charged liquid droplets or solid particles settle on an isolated object, the
object is charged then it is a
A Contact and frictional charging
B Double-layer charging
C Induction charging
D Charging by transport
ANS D

Question ___________ is applicable only to materials that are electrically conductive

A Contact and frictional charging
B Double-layer charging
C Induction charging
D Charging by transport
ANS C

Question Spark Discharge is a discharge between two __________

A Metallic objects
B Non-metallic objects
C Metallic and non-metallic objects
D Insulators
ANS A

Question A _________ is a discharge from a grounded conductor when it approaches a

charged insulator that is backed by a conductor
A Spark discharge
B Propagating brush discharge
C Conical pile discharge
D Lightning discharge
ANS B

Question The purpose of ventilation is to dilute the _______ with air to prevent explosion
and to confine the ______ mixtures.
A Toxic vapors; flammable
B Hazardous flammable; Explosive vapors
C Explosive vapors; hazardous flammable
D Flammable; Toxic vapors
ANS C

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Question Each chemical family should be separated from all other chemical families by an
approved non-combustible partition or by a distance of ______ feet.
A Ten
B Twenty
C Thirty
D Fourty
ANS B

Question While storing of chemicals in store rooms the care must be taken for the leaks,
spills and _____
A Weeps
B Holes
C Drips
D None of the above
ANS C

Question Prevent chemicals from running down sink, floor, or _____________

A Storm water drains
B Holes
C Channels
D None of the above
ANS A

Question An inerting system is required to maintain an inert atmosphere in the _______

above the liquid.
A Vacuum space
B Confined space
C Vapour space
D None of the above
ANS C

Question vacuum purging is a common procedure for which of the following

A Storage vessels
B Crystallizers
C Distillation columns
D Reactors
ANS D

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Question vessel is pressurized with pure nitrogen, the number of moles of oxygen
________ during pressurization, whereas the mole fraction _________.
A Increases; decreases
B Decreases; increases
C Remains constant; decreases
D Increases; increases
ANS C

Question The _________ process adds purge gas into a vessel at one opening and
withdraws the mixed gas from the vessel to the atmosphere (or scrubber) from
another opening.
A Siphon purging
B Vauum purging
C Pressure purging
D sweep-through purging
ANS D

Question In _________ Purging results are defined by assuming perfect mixing within the
vessel, constant temperature, and constant pressure.
A sweep-through purging
B Vacuum purging
C Pressure purging
D Siphon purging
ANS A

Question The _______ process requires large quantities of nitrogen

A Vacuum purging
B sweep-through purging
C Pressure purging
D Siphon purging
ANS B

Question The _________ process starts by filling the vessel with liquid - water or any
liquid
Compatible with the product.
A Vacuum purging
B sweep-through purging
C Pressure purging
D Siphon purging
ANS D

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Question In ____ purging the oxygen concentration is decreased to low concentrations
with only a small added expense for the additional sweep through purging.
A Vacuum purging
B sweep-through purging
C Siphon purging
D Pressure purging
ANS C

Question During equipment design for unavoidable ________ design features are added to
continuously and reliably inert the atmosphere around the regions where static
sparks are likely.
A Static build-up
B Pressulre build-up
C Inert build-up
D Temperature rise
ANS A

Question Static charge build-up is a result of physically separating a _____ from a good
conductor or another poor conductor.
A Poor insulator
B Poor conductor
C Pure metal
D Pure insulator
ANS B

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AISSMS COE
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGG
MCQ-CPS

1-Probability of the event that might occur X Severity of the event if it

occurs =

(A) Accident

(B) Hazard

(C) Risk

(D) None of the above

(Ans: C)

2.2-Industrial safety management if that branch of management which is

concerned with ______ hazards from the industries.

(A) Reducing

(B) Controlling

(C) Eliminating

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

3-The following is indirect cost of accident

(A) Money paid for treatment of worker

(B) Compensation paid to worker

(C) Cost of lost time of injured worker

(D) All of the above

(Ans: C)

4-The following is(are) physical hazard agent(s)

(A) Falls

(B) Electricity

(C) Inhalation

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(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

5-Check list for Job Safety Analysis (JSA) consists of

(A) Work area, material, machine, tools

(B) Men, machine, material, tools

(C) Men, machine, work area, tools

(D) Men, work area. Material, tools

(Ans: A)

6-A safety programme consists of

(A) Three E’s

(B) Four E’s

(C) Five E’s

(D) Six E’s

(Ans: B)

7-For household wiring and small units, the following should be used for
safety measure

(A) MCB

(B) ACB

(C) OCB

(D) MCCB

(Ans: A)

8-Which of the following colour is used for radiation hazard?

(A) Red

(B) Orange

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(C) Green

(D) Purple

(Ans: D)

9-Decibel (db) is a unit used to measure

(A) Light

(B) Sound

(C) Frequency

(D) None of the above

(Ans: B)

10-The following is (are) are generally provided with limit switch to

prevent motion beyond preset limit

(A) Hoists

(B) Conveyors

(C) Machine tables

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

11-The following is (are) used as safety device(s) in machines

(A) Fail safe

(B) Safety interlocks

(C) Limit switches

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

12-Class-A fire consists of fire due to

(A) Wood

(B) Oil

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(C) Transformer

(D) Chemical

(Ans: A)

13-Water is used to extinguish

(A) Class-A fires

(B) Class-B fires

(C) Class-C fires

(D) All of the above

(Ans: A)

14-The following class of fire occur in electrical equipment

(A) Class-A fires

(B) Class-B fires

(C) Class-C fires

(D) All of the above

(Ans: C)

15-The following extinguisher is suitable for cotton or other textile fire

(A) Water

(B) Soda acid

(C) Foam

(D) Dry chemicals

(Ans: D)

16-_____ is best suited to extinguishing oil or flammable liquid fire.

(A) Soda acid

(B) Vaporizing liquid

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(C) Foam

(D) Dry chemical

(Ans: C)

1.
Which of the following is true for Nitrogen gas:
A. It has a Pungent smell

B. It is a Colorless, odourless and tasteless gas........

C. It is a Light yellow coloured gas

D. None of the above

2.
Nitrogen gas station shall be marked for Nitrogen service and danger sign.
A. TRUE.......

B. FALSE

3.
Asphyxiate means
A. Atmospheric condition in confined space

B. Normal atmospheric condition

C. A vapour or gas that can cause unconsciousness or death by Suffocation

(i.e.lack of oxygen)..........

D. None of the above

4.
Who is the approver for the Interlock Bypassed for duration less than 24
hrs?
A. Plant HOD.........

B. Shift Incharge

C.Production Manager

D. None of the above

5.
Prior to entering a confined space, all Mechanical Hazards must be

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A. Controlled by locks and tags.......

B. Identified

C. Painted red

D. None of the above

6.
Work at height means
A. To work above 3.5 Mtr. from floor level

B. To work above 1.0 Mtr. from floor level

C. To work above 1.5 Mtr. from floor level where permanent working
platform is not there.........

D. None of the above

7. Which is an appropriate anchor point for lanyard of full body harness?

A. Sprinkler water pipeline

B. Permanent Structure.......

C. Impulse tube

D. None of the above

8. Jacket type safety belt is provided for

A.
Electrician

B. Rigger

C. Mechanical technician

D. Truck drivers........

9.
When the permit to work on fragile roof shall be issued?
A.
Assessing the availability of anchorage point

B. General declaration of the contractor endorsed by authorized officials

C. Risk assessment for the job is submitted.

D. All of the above.......

10.
What should be ensured before starting work on fragile roof?
A. Life line system

B. Fall arrester system

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C. Safety net including safe access and egress is available.

D.ALL of the above.......

11.
From which Hazards , we need to provide protection to Head against
injuries ?
A. Flying objects

B. Chemical/HC splashes

C. Electrical shocks

D. All of above........

12.
Shell of Helmet : The hard smoothly finished material that provides the
general outer form of the helmet is made by which material.
A. Glass

B.Suitable plastic

C. HDPE (High density poly ethylene).......

D. All of above

13.
In SCBA set Warning whistle should start blowing at
A. 10 bars

B. 45 bars.......

C. 200 bars

D. 0 bars

14.
Which type of Air compressor to be used for SCBA Set filling?
A. Non-lubricated Air compressor.......

B. Lubricated air compressor

C. Both

D. None of above

15.
Operational Discipline procedure is applicable to
A. Contractors

B. Visitors

C. Outsourced Employees

D. All levels of employees.......

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 16.
"Not taking any shortcut with respect to safety of personnel & equipment"
is an element of
A. Leadership characteristics

B. Well-defined managing processes

C. Maintaining High Standards........

17.
How is Risk calculated ?
A. Exposure x Severity x Probability.......

B. Exposure x Hazard

C. Exposure x Severity
D. None

18.
How is Hazard calculated ?
A. Exposure x Severity x Probability

B. Exposure x Hazard

C. Exposure x Severity.......

D. None

19.
What is the meaning of TBRA?
A.
Task Based Routine Activity

B. Task Based Risk Assessment.......

C. Team Based Risk Activity

D. Task By Risk Approach

20.
Who is the Champion for TBRA Procedure?
A. CES Head

B. Site Shift manager

C. Safety Head......

D. Nobody

21.
In which area Hot Work permit is not required?
A. Designated place in the plant

B. Workshop situated at 30 meters away from the plant

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C. Kitchen and driving four wheeler on unrestricted road

D. All of these.......

22.
In gas cutting set how many flash back arrestors are used?
A. 0

B. 1

C. 2......

D. 4

23.
Who inspects the portable electrical tools?
A. Electrician........

B. Permit Holder

C. CES

D. None of these

24.
Lockout locks are placed on
A. Moving parts

B. Field LCS

C. A machine

D.All energy sources......

25.
Tag out tags contains:
A. A picture of a lock

B. A warning not to turn on or operate the machine........

C. A listing of the repairs or servicing planned

26.
PSSR is mandatory for
A. Only new facilities

B. Modified facilities

C. Hired facilities

D. All.......

27.
PSSR is to be done

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A.Before commissioning of facility......

B. After commissioning of facility

C. Any time

D. Whenever free

28.
In PSSR, Category A points needs to be closed
A. Before commissioning of facility......

B. Within 2 weeks after commissioning

C. Within one month after commissioning

D. Whenever free

29.
Purpose of PSSR is
A. Construction & Equipment are as per design specification

B. Risk associated with hazardous chemicals is identified

C. Emergency actions required are understood and documented

D. All of the above......

30.
PSSR is an element of
A.
Behavioral safety management

B. Process safety management.......

C. Management of Change

D. None

31.
Compliance of Statutory Clearance is a check point of PSSR
A. Yes........

B. No

C.To be decided by the team

32.
Who maintains & updates PSM Critical Equipment List?
A. Plant Manager

B. Plant Manager with the help of MIQA Team

C. Plant Manager with the help of plant PT Team........

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D.CTS and CES

33.
What is the crucial prerequisite for MIQA implementation as a part of PSM?
A. Preparation of Equipment Master List

B. Updating of P&ID

C. Identification of PSM Critical Equipment

D.All of above.......

34.
Is 'Calibration of Safety Valve' a PSM Critical task?
A. Yes.......

B. No

C. Can't say

35.
PHA is carried out for all new facilities only.
A. True

B. False......
Safety Quiz - Chemical Safety – Right to Know

Name __________________________________________ Date ________________

Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the most correct answer by
completely filling in the box next to the answer

1. I have a right to know about chemicals I work with or around

 A. True
 B. False

2. I can learn about the hazards of specific chemicals by

 A. Asking a co-worker
 B. Reading the Material Safety Data Sheet
 C. Reading science magazines
 D. Talking to friends about it

3. Labels on chemical containers

 A. Tell me basic safety and use information
 B. Are not required
 C. Provide all the information I need
 D. Come in many colors

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4. If I use chemicals at work I must
 A. Be very careful
 B. Never work alone
 C. Wear a respirator
 D. Be specifically trained and authorized

5. Material Safety Data Sheets provide information about

 A. Hazards about a specific chemical
 B. Emergency information
 C. Information on chemical reactions
 D. All of the above

6. The correct Personal Protective Equipment can

 A. Be used when I want to
 B. Protect me from Chemical hazards
 C. Cause skin irritation
 D. Make me work slower

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7. On the multi-colored chemical label, Blue represents
 A. Fire Hazard
 B. Health Hazard
 C. Reactivity Hazard
 D. Personal Protective Equipment

8. On the multi-colored chemical label, Red represents

 A. Fire Hazard
 B. Health Hazard
 C. Reactivity Hazard
 D. Personal Protective Equipment

9. On the multi-colored chemical label, White represents

 A. Fire Hazard
 B. Health Hazard
 C. Reactivity Hazard
 D. Special Hazards

10. On the multi-colored chemical label, Yellow represents

 A. Fire Hazard
 B. Health Hazard
 C. Reactivity Hazard
 D. Personal Protective Equipment

11. Flammable chemicals are stored

 A. Where ever it is easy to get to
 B. In special flammable storage lockers
 C. Near water sources
 D. In glass containers

12. Spills of Chemicals should be

 A. Cleaned up by trained employees
 B. Reported immediately
 C. Prevented by using seal containers
 D. All of the above

MPC’s Industrial Safety Quiz

http://www.mpofcinci.com/industrial-safety-quiz

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General Safety
1. How many workers were killed on the job in 2012?

A. 46
B. 462
C. 4,628
D. 46,280

2. What violations are most commonly cited by OSHA?

A. Hazard communications
13. Scaffolding
14. Fall protection
15. Respiratory protection

3. What is the leading cause of death on construction sites?

A. Struck by object
B. Falls
C. Caught-in or -between
D. Electrocutions

Hazardous Materials
4. The following symbol is used when something in your workplace is a:

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A. Chemical Weapon
B. Biohazard
B. Toxic Substance
C. Radiation Danger

5. Which of the following is not a chemical-related health hazard?

A. Carcinogenicity
B. Reactivity
C. Corrosivity
D. Toxicity

6. A container holding a hazardous material must include which of the following

as of June 15, 2014:

A. Identity of the hazardous chemical only

B. Identity of the hazardous chemical, instructions on how to use
C. Identify of the hazardous chemical, names of employees authorized to
use D. None of the above

7. If you wanted to convey the most severe type of hazard, which word would
you use?

A. Warning
B. Notice
C. Danger
D. Caution

8. This symbol means which of the following:

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A. Danger, ionizing radiation
B. Danger, how-hanging and powerful fan
C. Danger, risk of frostbite
D. None of the above

9. This hazard symbol is used when something is:

A. Corrosive
B. Almost empty
C. Flammable
D. Highly acidic

10. If you transfer chemicals from a labeled container to a portable container,

you don’t need to comply with standard hazardous material labeling
requirements when:

A. You hand the container off to someone else

B. You leave the work area before using the materials
C. You don’t use the materials before the end of your work shift

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D. None of the above

11. Ammonia becomes an immediate danger to your life and health when it is
present at the following level or greater:

A. 10 ppm
B. 30 ppm
C. 300 ppm
D. 1000 ppm

Hand & Power Tools

12. You should wear eye, head, and face protection if you are working with
which of the following tools?

A. Portable abrasive wheel tools

B. Electric tools
C. Pneumatic tools
D. Liquid fuel tools

13. Which of these is not a power tool safety precaution?

A. Never carry a tool by the cord or hose.

B. Never yank the cord or the hose to disconnect it from the receptacle.
C. Keep tools plugged in when not in use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
D. Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

14. Which of the following is not true about powder-actuated tools?

A. If a powder-actuated tool misfires, you should try to fire it again immediately.

B. They are so dangerous they can only be powered by specially trained employees.
C. They should never be loaded unless they are being used immediately.
D. They require two separate motions for firing -- one to bring to tool into position and
another to pull the trigger.

15. Hydraulic jacks exposed to freezing temperatures must:

A. Be filled with adequate antifreeze liquid

B. Be warmed up before use
C. Be tagged and immediately removed from service
D. None of the above

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16. If you are working near a flammable substance, you should always use iron or
steel hand tools.

A. True
B. False

17. OSHA requires that electric tools:

A. Have a three wire cord with ground and be grounded

B. Be double insulated
C. Be powered by a low-voltage transformer
D. Any of the above

18. You should not use a wedge if it has:

A. Pointed head
B. Triangular head
C. Mushroomed head
D. Flat head

Noise
19. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration requires employers to have
Hearing Conservation Plans if the average 8-hour noise exposure is more than:

A. 1000 decibels
B. 500 deceibles
C. 105 decibels
D. 85 decibels

20. A normal conversation registers at about:

A. 0 to 10 decibels
B. 10 to 20 decibels
C. 30 to 40 decibels
D. 50 to 60 decibels

21. Exposure to high levels of noise can lead to which of the following:

A. High blood pressure

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B. Gastrointestinal problems
C. Chronic fatigue.
D. All of the above

22. The most effective way to prevent hearing loss at work is to:

A. Monitor your hearing loss over time with a routine hearing test
B. Always wear ear protection everywhere you go
C. Monitor noise levels through engineering and administrative controls to minimize
overexposure
D. None of the above

Slip & Fall

23. How many points of contact should you maintain with a ladder at all times?

A. At least two
B. At least three
C. One
D. Four

24. How often should ladders be inspected?

A. Before each use

B. Once a week
C. Once a month
D. Every 6 months

25. OSHA prohibits working on a scaffold in the presence of winds above:

A. 10 mph
B. 20 mph
C. 30 mph
D. 40 mph

26. Ladders should be angled so that the its base is one foot out from the wall for
each ____ feet of a ladder’s height.

A. 2

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B. 4
C. 8
D. 10

27. If you fall, you should always try and break your fall with your hands.

A. True
B. False

28. OSHA restricts ladders from being higher than:

A. 20 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 12 feet
D. 10 feet

Forklift & Manlifts

29. If you are driving a forklift and it begins to tip over, you should

A. Jump out immediately

B. Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt unfastened
C. Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt fastened
D. Stand up with a tight grip on the steering wheel

30. A forklift or industrial truck is unattended if the operator is:

A. More than 25 feet away from the vehicle

B. More than 18 feet away from the vehicle
C. More than 8 feet away from the vehicle
D. More than 3 feet away from the vehicle

31. Which of the following information is not found on a forklift nameplate?

A. Fuel type
B. Load capacity
C. Names of licensed operators
D. Weight of the forklift

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32. While carrying a load downhill on a forklift, you should:

A. Zig-zag down the hill slowly

B. Drive forward with the fork pointing downhill
C. Drive in reverse with the fork pointing uphill
D. None of the above

33. While lowering a load with a forklift, you should not do which of the
following?

A. Tilt the mast backward to stabilize the load

B. Stop the truck and put the mast to vertical position
C. Move the truck 8 to 12 feet away from the stack
D. Lower the load so that its lowest point is 6 to 8 inches from the ground

34. What is OSHA’s maximum capacity for a manlift?

A. 500 lbs, 2 people

B. 500 lbs, 3 people
C. 400 lbs, 2 people
D. 200 lbs, 1 person

Fire
35. On which of the following types of surfaces should a Class B fire extinguisher
not be used?

A. Paint
B. Grease
C. Oil
D. Plastic

36. On which of the following types of surfaces should a Class A fire extinguisher
not be used?

A. Cloth
B. Wood
C. Paper
D. Electrical equipment

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37. Which type of fire extinguishing system is most commonly used to protect
areas containing valuable equipment such as data processing rooms,
telecommunications switches, and process control rooms?

A. Fixed extinguishing systems

B. Portable extinguishing systems
C. Hose extinguishing systems
D. It’s up to the discretion the employer

38. Which class of fire extinguishers should you use on electrically energized
fires?

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D

39. The acronym “PASS” used for fire extinguisher operation stands for:

A. Pick up, Aim, Squeeze, Squirt

B. Push, Alarm, Swirl, Sweep
C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
D. Pull, Aim, Swirl, Swat

Personal Protective Equipment

40. If you need to wear glasses with your eye or face protection, which of the
following options is acceptable:

A. Wearing prescription spectacles with side shields and protective lenses that meet
safety requirements and also correct your vision
B. Wearing goggles that fit comfortably over your glasses
C. Wearing goggles that have corrective lenses mounted behind the protective lenses
D. All of the above

41. Which helmet provides electrical protection from high-voltage conductors?

A. Class A helmets
B. Class B helmets
C. Class C helmets
D. Class D helmets

42. Which of the following helmets should you not use around electrical hazards?

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A. Class A helmets
B. Class B helmets
C. Class C helmets
D. Class D helmets

43. Rubber insulating gloves need to be tested:

A. Before first use and then every 6 months

B. Before first use and then once/week
C. Before first use and then once/month
D. Before first use only

44. Which of the following conditions is least likely to prevent you from wearing
a respirator?

A. Having sideburns
B. Wearing glasses.
C. Having a beard.
D. Wearing contact lenses

Electrical
45. If you see this sign in your workplace you should:

A. Not work near in area if it can be avoided

B. Always assume the line is live
C. Avoid using tools like ladders and scaffold poles that might touch the power lines
D. All of the above

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46. Portable space heaters can be a danger in the workplace, and therefore, must:

A. Be approved by the Plan Administrator

B. Have tip-over protection that shuts off the heater if it tips over
C. Have adequate clearance between the heater and any combustibles
D. All of the above

47. The most dangerous place to use electrical equipment is:

A. Near a ladder
B. Outdoors
C. Near water
D. Near other electrical equipment

48. The safest ladder to use around electricity is:

A. Wood
B. Aluminum
C. A smaller step stool
D. Fiberglass

49. Flexible cords may not be be used for which of the following:

A. Wiring of cranes and hoists

B. Elevator cables
C. To prevent transmission of noise or vibration
D. As a substitute for permanent wiring

50. The effects that an electrical shock has on your body can depend on:

A. Its current
B. The presence of moisture in the environment
C. Its duration
D. All of the above

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ANSWERS:

General Safety
1. Answer: C
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that 4,628
workers were killed on the job in 2012. This is the second lowest number of reported
deaths since this data collection began in 1992.

2. Answer: C
The four most commonly cited violations are fall protection, followed by hazard
communication, followed by scaffolding, followed by respiratory problems.

3. Answer: B
In 2012, of 806 construction fatalities, the leading cause of death was falls (279),
followed by struck by object (79), electrocutions (66), and caught-in/between (13).

Hazardous Materials
4. Answer: B
A biohazard is a biological material that poses significant health risks to humans
or animals.

5. Answer: B
OSHA identifies chemical health hazards as: carcinogen, corrosive, toxic, highly toxic,
irritant, sensitizer, and target organ effects.

6. Answer: D
OSHA’s new labeling standards will require that containers have the product identifier,
pictograms, a signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, and supplier name
and address.

7. Answer: C
According to the OSHA, Danger conveys the highest level of risk and if not avoided, it
will cause death or serious injury. Warning means that the risk can cause death or
serious injury if not heeded. Caution means that the risk may cause minor or moderate
injury if ignored. Notice is used for best practices rather than potential injury.

8. Answer: A

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This symbol is used in the occurrence of a dangerous level of ionizing radiation emitting
from a high-level sealed radioactive source. Accidental exposure to large radioactive
sources can cause serious physical harm or death.

9. Answer: A
A corrosive sign indicates that a substance may eat through or destroy living tissue.
You should avoid breathing in vapors or avoid any type of contact with your skin or
clothes.

10. Answer: D
Labels aren’t required on a portable container of hazardous materials if the materials
are used immediately and completely during that same work shift, you are the only one
using the materials transferred, and you did not leave the work area at any point.

11. Answer: C
Ammonia is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and lungs. Ammonia is also flammable at
concentrations of approximately 15% to 28% by volume in air. It can explode if it comes
into contact with fire or a source of ignition in an enclosed space.

Hand & Power Tools

12. Answer: C
Pneumatic tools like drills, hammers, chippers, and sanders run on compressed air
and can cause injuries if the operator is hit by one of the tool’s attachments’ fasteners.

13. Answer: C
You should always disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.

14. Answer: A
If the tool misfires, you should wait at least 30 seconds before trying it again. If it still
doesn’t fire, you need to wait another 30 seconds, then carefully remove the load and
put the bad cartridge in water.

15. Answer: A
OSHA rules state; "Hydraulic jacks exposed to freezing temperatures shall be
supplied with an adequate antifreeze liquid.”

16. Answer: B
Steel or iron hand tools can become a source of ignition when near flammable
substances. Non-ferrous materials should be used in flammable environments.

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17. Answer: D
To protect you from shock, OSHA states that electric tools “must either have a three-
wire cord with ground and be grounded, be double insulated, or be powered by a low-
voltage isolation transformer.”

18. Answer: C
Impact tools are unsafe if they have mushroomed heads because they might shatter
into sharp fragments upon use.

Noise
19. Answer: D
If workers are exposed to a time-weighted average noise level of 85 dBA or higher over
an 8-hour work shift, employers are required to measure noise levels, provide free
hearing exams, training, and protection.

20. Answer: D
A whisper typically reaches about 30 dBA, a normal conversation reaches 50-60 dBA,
and a power mower reaches about 90 dBA.

21. Answer: D
OSHA reports the following negative health effects: hearing loss, ringing in the ear,
stress, anxiety, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal problems, and chronic fatigue.

22. Answer: C
According to OSHA, noise control in the form of “engineering and administrative
controls” is the best step to minimize employee overexposure. Hearing protection is
recommended when damage has already occurred or when the noise level can’t be
controlled.

Slip & Fall

23. Answer: B
Always maintain at least 3-points of contact with a ladder – either two hands and a foot
or two feet and a hand. Center your body in the middle in the middle of the steps and
always face the ladder when climbing.

24. Answer: A

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Ladders should be checked for defects prior to each day’s use and after any incident
that could cause damage to it.

25. Answer: D
Workers should not be on scaffolds when winds are above 40 mph unless a competent
person has concluded it is safe and the workers are protected from fall.

26. Answer: B
OSHA states that “non-self supporting ladders are to be positioned at such an angle
that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is about 1/4 the
working length of the ladder.”

27. Answer: B
Falling safely requires training. You should:
-Never try to break your fall with your hands
-Tuck in your chin and turn your head.
-Twist your body to the side.
-Bend your wrists, knees, and elbows
-Use your arm to protect your head
-Land on as much of your body as possible to evenly distribute the weight of the fall

28. Answer: A
OSHA identifies three types of ladders:
-Industrial stepladder, which can be 3 to 20 feet for heavy duty work
-Commercial stepladder, which can be 3 to 12 feet for medium duty work
-Household stepladder, which can be 3 to 6 feet for light duty work

Forklift & Manlifts

29. Answer: C
To survive a forklift tip over, you should stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt fastened.
Tightly grip the steering wheel with your feet braced against the floor, and lean away
from the direction over the tip over.

30. Answer: A
If the operator is more than 25 feet away from a vehicle or the vehicle is no longer in the
operator’s view, the vehicle is unattended.

31. Answer: C

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The nameplate displays information like the fuel type, weight of the forklift, load
capacity, and model type. Forklift operators should read the nameplate before operating
and should not operate machines with rusted or illegible nameplates.

32. Answer: B
When moving a load downhill, you should drive in reverse, turning your head to face
downhill while the fork points uphill. You should keep the load pointing uphill regardless
of the direction of travel.

33. Answer: C
OSHA provides the following guidelines for lowering a load via forklift:
1. Ensure the load is secured before moving.
2. Carefully tilt the mast backward to stabilize the load.
3. Slowly move the truck 8 to 12 inches away from the stack.
4. Return the mast to the vertical position before lowering the load.
5. Lower the load so that its lowest point is 6 to 8 inches from the floor.
6. While traveling, keep the load at a safe travel height. See Traveling &
Maneuvering.

34. Answer: A
The maximum basket load limit is 500 lbs with a maximum of two people in the basket.

Fire
35. Answer: D
Class B fire extinguishers use carbon dioxide to extinguish oils, paints, lacquers,
grease, solvents, and flammable liquids. Plastic surfaces should be used with a Class A
fire extinguisher, which contains water.

36. Answer: D
Class A extinguishers are used on ordinary combustibles including wood, cloth, and
paper.

37. Answer: A
Fixed fire extinguishing or suppression systems are commonly used to protect areas
containing valuable or critical equipment. They quickly extinguish a developing fire by
filling the protected area with a gas or chemical agent and alert occupants before
extensive damage occurs.

38. Answer: C
Class C extinguishers are used on fires involving energized electrical equipment.

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39. Answer: C.
The acronym stands for:
-Pull the pin to break the tamper seal.
-Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire.
-Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
-Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it goes out.

Personal Protective Equipment

40. Answer: D
These three options are all deemed acceptable by the Occupational Safety & Health
Administration

41. Answer: B
Class B helmets are proof tested up to 20,000 volts.

42. Answer: C
Class C helmets are usually made of aluminum which conducts electricity.

43. Answer: A
OSHA states that rubber insulating gloves should be tested before first use and then
every 6 months after.

44. Answer: D
OSHA's current standard on respiratory protection allows the use of contact lenses
with respirators where the wearer has successfully worn such lenses before.

Electrical
45. Answer: D
Working near live overhead power lines is extremely dangerous, and should only be
done when absolutely necessary and by taking the necessary precautions for your
safety.

46. Answer: D
Space heaters can be used safely in the workplace if the above precautions are taken.
In addition, space heaters should never be used with extension cords, as most
extension cords which can become overloaded and catch fire.

47. Answer: C
Contact with water is extremely dangerous and will result in electric shock.

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48. Answer: D
Aluminum ladders conduct electricity. Wooden ladders do not conduct electricity, but
they can become moist and rotted over time. Fiberglass ladders offer the best choice for
both for longevity and safety from electricity.

49. Answer: D
Flexible cords are one of the most frequently violated electrical standards due to their
seeming ability to quickly and easily carry electricity to where it is needed. Flexible
cords in general are more vulnerable than the fixed wiring of the building and should not
be used in place of recognized wiring methods.

50. Answer: D
Effects can range from a barely perceptible tingle to severe burns and immediate
cardiac arrest. The most important factors contributing to severity are current, path, and
duration.

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Process Safety Quiz Part 1

1) Process Safety incidents can cause
a) Multiple injuries and/or fatalities
b) Massive asset damage
c) Environmental consequence
d) Reputation impact
e) All of the above

2) Process Safety Incidents generally are a result of an unplanned or

uncontrolled release of hazardous material.
a) True
b) False
c) Sometimes, but not always
d) True, unless it disperses to atmosphere

3) Permit to work
a) Addresses personnel safety hazards only
b) Addresses process safety hazards only
c) Addresses components of both personnel safety and process safety hazards
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

4) Continuous improvement in tackling personnel safety issues

automatically ensures that process safety issues are addressed
a) Yes
b) No
c) Sometimes

5) Process Safety incidents are generally caused by failure of

a) A single barrier
b) Multiple barriers
c) Sometimes single but sometimes multiple barriers
d) None of the above

6) A safe plant is the one in which

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a) Integrity is established at the design stage
b) Technical integrity is maintained throughout the life cycle of the asset
c) Operating integrity is maintained all the time
d) All of the above

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16. At PDO the risk profile of our operations has
Increased over time
Remained the same
Declined over time
None of the above

17. Who is responsible for managing process safety and asset integrity
Operations and Maintenance Staff
Projects and Engineering Staff
Contracts and Procurement Staff
All of us either directly or indirectly

18. If you bypass an ESD function for preventive maintenance but

have not properly defined mitigations you have
฀ Removed a hardware barrier
฀ Weakened the hardware barrier
฀ Removed a human barrier
฀ None of the above

19. If you see any leaks or spills what should you do

Walk past as it is not your job to report it.
Report the leak immediately
Report only if the leak seems to be getting worse
Report only if the leak is big

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FIND THE PROBLEM CONTEST PART -2
Look at the pictures below and identify as many hazardous situation (problems)
as you can

Piping support is extremely poor. Wooden

pallets are stacked for supporting pipe.

The pressure between rupture disk and the

relief valve compromises the integrity of
the emergency pressure relief system.
Rupture disks burst when difference
between the upstream pressure and the
downstream pressure exceeds the rupture
pressure. If there is pressure downstream
of the disk, it will not burst at the intended
process pressure

This is fire water valve and cannot be

operated because of the branches growing
all over restricting its operation.

Valve is locked in position with the

branches of the tree.

The general housekeeping of the area has

deteriorated and trees are left to grow to
the extent that they prevent access to a
critical piece of equipment.

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 Flexible Hoses are used to connect piping
which do not fit together properly. Also the
flange on the right appears to be missing at
least one bolt and the faces of the flange
do not align properly
The hose behind it would appear to be home
made by attaching a flexible hose to a pipe
using a cable tie

All the pumps are identical in appearance and

there is no evidence of any labeling
Congested area and the pit is not covered

Earth bond from a tank or vessel is being

used to provide earth lead to temporary
equipment. The earthing clip for temporary
equipment has been put over the insulating
tape thus defeating the purpose of earthing.

The cable gland has failed on this cable

termination - this will result in loss of zone
rating of the equipment and possible ignition
source as the cables are exposed now.

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 Carbon steel valve has been fitted to a
dissimilar metal pipe work. This will result in
corrosion to the more noble material Valve is
touching the ground and heavily corroded
and will be inoperable due to lack of
maintenance.

The flange assembly is not made correctly -

there are bolts missing from the assembly, the
bolts that are fitted are not tightened, gasket is
missing and the flange face is are not parallel
These defects will result in failure of the joint
assembly and loss of containment of the
process medium. The slip flange fitted to the
flexible hose assembly appears to be carbon
steel - where as the mating flange appears to be
stainless steel - this will lead to preferential
corrosion and loss of joint integrity.

Earthing cable is cut , so no earthing is

available and hence the electrical
potential can build up resulting in sparks
or stray currents

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