Assessment: Hot Works

Hot Works

Hot Works

Hot works at sea and onboard involves many risks. Accidents associated with hot works tend to be dramatic and can include explosions, fire, personal injuries and even death.

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Assessment: Hot Works

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Question 1 of 15

Which of the following statements is true for contractors that perform work on board?

Question 2 of 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding designated hot work areas?

Question 3 of 15

Is the ship permitted to have multiple hot work permits in force at one time?

Question 4 of 15

What is the acceptable limit for flammable gases within the atmosphere of an enclosed space or area?

Question 5 of 15

Who has the right to stop unsafe work?

Question 6 of 15

Who is supposed to prepare the permit to work (PTW)?

Question 7 of 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding risk assessments?

Question 8 of 15

Who should check that the risk assessment is applicable and correct?

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Question 9 of 15

What should you do if a backfire occurs?

Question 10 of 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding safety barriers?

Question 11 of 15

Does hot work always include an open flame?

Question 12 of 15

What is important regarding spare welding electrodes?

Question 13 of 15

What should be included in an effective PTW system?

Question 14 of 15

What information is important to give to a contractor before they commence hot work onboard?

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Question 15 of 15

How can voltage drop in transmission be avoided?

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Which of the following statements is true for contractors that perform work on board?

They do not need to be included in the permit to work (PTW) process.
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They all need to be included in the toolbox meetings.
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They follow their company's safety requirements only.
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They are experts in all associated safety regulations and requirements.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding designated hot work areas?

Hot Work within designated hot work areas never require a PTW.
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Designated Hot Work areas should be equipped with a heat detector rather than a smoke detector.
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The designated Hot Work area should be equipped with clean clothes for the staff.
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The fire detection system in a designated Hot Work area must be equipped with a timer for switching off the system temporarily when the job is carried out.
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Is the ship permitted to have multiple hot work permits in force at one time?

Yes, but only if they occur in the same department.
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No, only one Hot Work operation is allowed at a time.
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Yes, if all Hot Work operations are included into the same permit.
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Yes, if the vessel has the resources to carry out each Hot Work operation according to applicable regulations and procedures.
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What is the acceptable limit for flammable gases within the atmosphere of an enclosed space or area?

1,2% LFL
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0,5% LFL
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1,0% LFL
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2,0% LFL
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Who has the right to stop unsafe work?

Anyone onboard.
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The Master only.
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The fire watch only.
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The chief engineer only.
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Who is supposed to prepare the permit to work (PTW)?

Task supervisor.
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Officer of the Watch (OOW).
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Person performing the work.
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The Master.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding risk assessments?

A risk assessment should be carried out by a single person, even when the whole team is available.
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The purpose of a risk assessment is to recognise when a task, or part of a task, is too dangerous to proceed.
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Risks are measured in two categories, low and high.
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A risk is always a reason to postpone Hot Work.
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Who should check that the risk assessment is applicable and correct?

Person performing the work.
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Task supervisor and area supervisor.
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The Chief Cook.
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Officer on watch (OOW).
Your answer

What should you do if a backfire occurs?

Close the oxygen valve at the gas cylinder.
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Close the fuel gas valve on the blowpipe and then immediately shut off the oxygen gas at the blowpipe valve.
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Close the oxygen valve on the blowpipe and then immediately shut off the fuel gas at the blowpipe valve.
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Close the fuel gas valve at the gas cylinder.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding safety barriers?

The fire watch must stand outside of the barrier.
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A safety barrier is preferably accompanied with signs and must be respected at all times.
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Outside a Hot Work safety barrier, no PPE is needed.
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The intention of a barrier is to stop a fire from spreading.
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Does hot work always include an open flame?

Yes
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No
Your answer

What is important regarding spare welding electrodes?

They should be kept dry in their container until required for use.
Your answer
They should be bent to the right angle in order to reach the welding spot.
Your answer
They should be pre-heated before use.
Your answer
They should be easily accessible to avoid delay in the current work.
Your answer

What should be included in an effective PTW system?

Confirmation that it is not raining.
Your answer
The scope of the job carried out.
Your answer
Determination of what tools are to be used for the job.
Your answer
Controls of all hazards, risks and potentially unsafe conditions.
Your answer

What information is important to give to a contractor before they commence hot work onboard?

How the vessel's emergency alarms sound like and where to go in case of an emergency.
Your answer
Where closest fire-fighting equipment is located.
Your answer
How to use an ARC welder.
Your answer
How to notify if an emergency should arise.
Your answer

How can voltage drop in transmission be avoided?

By always having maximum length cables.
Your answer
By an appropriate cross-section.
Your answer
By having cables with thicker insulation.
Your answer
By using cables with low conductivity.
Your answer
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Which of the following statements is true for contractors that perform work on board?

They do not need to be included in the permit to work (PTW) process.
Your answer
They all need to be included in the toolbox meetings.
Your answer
They follow their company's safety requirements only.
Your answer
They are experts in all associated safety regulations and requirements.
Your answer

Which of the following statements is true regarding designated hot work areas?

Hot Work within designated hot work areas never require a PTW.
Your answer
Designated Hot Work areas should be equipped with a heat detector rather than a smoke detector.
Your answer
The designated Hot Work area should be equipped with clean clothes for the staff.
Your answer
The fire detection system in a designated Hot Work area must be equipped with a timer for switching off the system temporarily when the job is carried out.
Your answer

Is the ship permitted to have multiple hot work permits in force at one time?

Yes, but only if they occur in the same department.
Your answer
No, only one Hot Work operation is allowed at a time.
Your answer
Yes, if all Hot Work operations are included into the same permit.
Your answer
Yes, if the vessel has the resources to carry out each Hot Work operation according to applicable regulations and procedures.
Your answer

What is the acceptable limit for flammable gases within the atmosphere of an enclosed space or area?

1,2% LFL
Your answer
0,5% LFL
Your answer
1,0% LFL
Your answer
2,0% LFL
Your answer

Who has the right to stop unsafe work?

Anyone onboard.
Your answer
The Master only.
Your answer
The fire watch only.
Your answer
The chief engineer only.
Your answer

Who is supposed to prepare the permit to work (PTW)?

Task supervisor.
Your answer
Officer of the Watch (OOW).
Your answer
Person performing the work.
Your answer
The Master.
Your answer

Which of the following statements is true regarding risk assessments?

A risk assessment should be carried out by a single person, even when the whole team is available.
Your answer
The purpose of a risk assessment is to recognise when a task, or part of a task, is too dangerous to proceed.
Your answer
Risks are measured in two categories, low and high.
Your answer
A risk is always a reason to postpone Hot Work.
Your answer

Who should check that the risk assessment is applicable and correct?

Person performing the work.
Your answer
Task supervisor and area supervisor.
Your answer
The Chief Cook.
Your answer
Officer on watch (OOW).
Your answer

What should you do if a backfire occurs?

Close the oxygen valve at the gas cylinder.
Your answer
Close the fuel gas valve on the blowpipe and then immediately shut off the oxygen gas at the blowpipe valve.
Your answer
Close the oxygen valve on the blowpipe and then immediately shut off the fuel gas at the blowpipe valve.
Your answer
Close the fuel gas valve at the gas cylinder.
Your answer

Which of the following statements is true regarding safety barriers?

The fire watch must stand outside of the barrier.
Your answer
A safety barrier is preferably accompanied with signs and must be respected at all times.
Your answer
Outside a Hot Work safety barrier, no PPE is needed.
Your answer
The intention of a barrier is to stop a fire from spreading.
Your answer

Does hot work always include an open flame?

Yes
Your answer
No
Your answer

What is important regarding spare welding electrodes?

They should be kept dry in their container until required for use.
Your answer
They should be bent to the right angle in order to reach the welding spot.
Your answer
They should be pre-heated before use.
Your answer
They should be easily accessible to avoid delay in the current work.
Your answer

What should be included in an effective PTW system?

Confirmation that it is not raining.
Your answer
The scope of the job carried out.
Your answer
Determination of what tools are to be used for the job.
Your answer
Controls of all hazards, risks and potentially unsafe conditions.
Your answer

What information is important to give to a contractor before they commence hot work onboard?

How the vessel's emergency alarms sound like and where to go in case of an emergency.
Your answer
Where closest fire-fighting equipment is located.
Your answer
How to use an ARC welder.
Your answer
How to notify if an emergency should arise.
Your answer

How can voltage drop in transmission be avoided?

By always having maximum length cables.
Your answer
By an appropriate cross-section.
Your answer
By having cables with thicker insulation.
Your answer
By using cables with low conductivity.
Your answer
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