Assessment: Safety Officer

The Safety Officer and their Responsibilities

The Safety Officer and their Responsibilities

A safety officer needs to keep the crew's best interest in mind within many aspects.

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ISM Code

ISM Code

Do you know the background and purpose of the ISM code? That every ship needs a designated person? Or that there are two types of reviews of the SMS? This lesson will explain it all to you.

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Permit to Work System

Permit to Work System

This lesson will explain the purpose of Work Permits, there are tasks you are not allowed to perform without one. Also everyone onboard the ship needs to acquaint themselves with the muster lists and emergency instructions.

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Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

Did you know that approximately 60–80% of all accidents happen due to human error? That is just one of the reasons why risk assessment is crucial. Read more about what you could do to prevent hazards.

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Final Assessment

Final Assessment

Final assessment for the Safety Officer course.

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Assessment: Safety Officer

  • 15
  • Questions
  • No time limit
  • 2
  • Attempts left
  • 70%
  • Passing threshold

Question 1 of 15

What is the purpose of the ISM code?

Question 2 of 15

Which sort of eye protection should you use when handling chemicals, as a minimum?

Question 3 of 15

Why is it so important to use the right PPE?

Question 4 of 15

What is the main function of the Designated Person (DP)?

Question 5 of 15

What is the most common injury caused by vibration tools?

Question 6 of 15

What areas on a vessel is the safety officer supposed to inspect?

Question 7 of 15

What is the most common cause for accidents?

Question 8 of 15

The minimum standard for an SMS can be found in which document?

Question 9 of 15

What is the best method to reduce hazards onboard?

Question 10 of 15

What is important to know for employees required to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?

Question 11 of 15

Which sort of prolonged hazard exposure can affect your mental health?

Question 12 of 15

Why do some types of work require a work permit?

Question 13 of 15

Who can suggest changes to the SMS?

Question 14 of 15

What is the best way to prevent serious accidents onboard?

Question 15 of 15

Which is correct regarding rest hours?

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What is the purpose of the ISM code?

To produce checklists.
Your answer
To be checked by port state controls.
Your answer
Safe operations of ships.
Your answer

Which sort of eye protection should you use when handling chemicals, as a minimum?

Safety glasses
Your answer
Full-face protection
Your answer
Full goggles
Your answer

Why is it so important to use the right PPE?

If one uses PPE that does not fit, it can fall off and will therefore not be sufficient protection.
Your answer
If one uses the wrong PPE, one can get hurt instead of being protected.
Your answer
If PPE is not used, your employer can get a fine.
Your answer

What is the main function of the Designated Person (DP)?

To be a direct link between the vessel and top management.
Your answer
To prepare procedures.
Your answer
To be responsible of the SMS.
Your answer

What is the most common injury caused by vibration tools?

Dislocated shoulder
Your answer
Migraine
Your answer
'White fingers'
Your answer

What areas on a vessel is the safety officer supposed to inspect?

Only the daily working areas.
Your answer
All areas of the vessel.
Your answer
Only the areas with safety complaints.
Your answer

What is the most common cause for accidents?

Human Error
Your answer
Mechanical Failure
Your answer
Equipment failure
Your answer
Structural failure
Your answer

The minimum standard for an SMS can be found in which document?

The ISM code
Your answer
ISGOTT
Your answer
MARPOL
Your answer
STCW95
Your answer

What is the best method to reduce hazards onboard?

Personal protective equipment.
Your answer
Engineering controls.
Your answer
Eliminate risks beforehand.
Your answer

What is important to know for employees required to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?

When NOT to use PPE.
Your answer
How to quickly change into your PPE.
Your answer
What type of PPE is necessary for the task at hand.
Your answer

Which sort of prolonged hazard exposure can affect your mental health?

Noise
Your answer
Infrared light
Your answer
Temperature variations
Your answer

Why do some types of work require a work permit?

Because some tasks are more hazardous than other.
Your answer
Because some tasks require a certain degree of skills.
Your answer
Because it requires lifting.
Your answer

Who can suggest changes to the SMS?

Everyone.
Your answer
The designated person (DP).
Your answer
All officers.
Your answer
The master.
Your answer

What is the best way to prevent serious accidents onboard?

Implement stricter rules.
Your answer
Prevent unsafe working practices.
Your answer
Punish unsafe acts.
Your answer
Stop dangerous behaviour.
Your answer
Always wear PPE.
Your answer

Which is correct regarding rest hours?

The rest period can be divided into a maximum of 2 periods where one is at least 6 hours.
Your answer
You must have a minimum of 14 hours of rest in any 24 hours period.
Your answer
You can exceed the rest hour regulations at maximum 2 occasions per month.
Your answer
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What is the purpose of the ISM code?

To produce checklists.
Your answer
To be checked by port state controls.
Your answer
Safe operations of ships.
Your answer

Which sort of eye protection should you use when handling chemicals, as a minimum?

Safety glasses
Your answer
Full-face protection
Your answer
Full goggles
Your answer

Why is it so important to use the right PPE?

If one uses PPE that does not fit, it can fall off and will therefore not be sufficient protection.
Your answer
If one uses the wrong PPE, one can get hurt instead of being protected.
Your answer
If PPE is not used, your employer can get a fine.
Your answer

What is the main function of the Designated Person (DP)?

To be a direct link between the vessel and top management.
Your answer
To prepare procedures.
Your answer
To be responsible of the SMS.
Your answer

What is the most common injury caused by vibration tools?

Dislocated shoulder
Your answer
Migraine
Your answer
'White fingers'
Your answer

What areas on a vessel is the safety officer supposed to inspect?

Only the daily working areas.
Your answer
All areas of the vessel.
Your answer
Only the areas with safety complaints.
Your answer

What is the most common cause for accidents?

Human Error
Your answer
Mechanical Failure
Your answer
Equipment failure
Your answer
Structural failure
Your answer

The minimum standard for an SMS can be found in which document?

The ISM code
Your answer
ISGOTT
Your answer
MARPOL
Your answer
STCW95
Your answer

What is the best method to reduce hazards onboard?

Personal protective equipment.
Your answer
Engineering controls.
Your answer
Eliminate risks beforehand.
Your answer

What is important to know for employees required to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?

When NOT to use PPE.
Your answer
How to quickly change into your PPE.
Your answer
What type of PPE is necessary for the task at hand.
Your answer

Which sort of prolonged hazard exposure can affect your mental health?

Noise
Your answer
Infrared light
Your answer
Temperature variations
Your answer

Why do some types of work require a work permit?

Because some tasks are more hazardous than other.
Your answer
Because some tasks require a certain degree of skills.
Your answer
Because it requires lifting.
Your answer

Who can suggest changes to the SMS?

Everyone.
Your answer
The designated person (DP).
Your answer
All officers.
Your answer
The master.
Your answer

What is the best way to prevent serious accidents onboard?

Implement stricter rules.
Your answer
Prevent unsafe working practices.
Your answer
Punish unsafe acts.
Your answer
Stop dangerous behaviour.
Your answer
Always wear PPE.
Your answer

Which is correct regarding rest hours?

The rest period can be divided into a maximum of 2 periods where one is at least 6 hours.
Your answer
You must have a minimum of 14 hours of rest in any 24 hours period.
Your answer
You can exceed the rest hour regulations at maximum 2 occasions per month.
Your answer
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