Question 1 of 15

What is the best method to reduce hazards onboard?

• Engineering controls.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Eliminate risks beforehand.

Question 2 of 15

What effect does work permits have on hazards onboard vessels?

• It minimises them.
• It does not affect hazards.
• It increases hazards.

Question 3 of 15

What is the most common cause for accidents?

• Equipment failure
• Structural failure
• Mechanical Failure
• Human Error

Question 4 of 15

What is the best way to prevent serious accidents onboard?

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

Question 5 of 15

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

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

Question 6 of 15

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

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

Question 7 of 15

Can we reduce all risks to zero? If not, to what extent shall they be reduced?

• Until all possibilities for human errors are reduced.
• As low as is reasonably practicable (ALARP).
• Yes we can reduce all risks to zero.
• All risks that are not too expensive shall be reduced to zero.

Question 8 of 15

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

• Noise
• Temperature variations
• Infrared light

Question 9 of 15

To protect you from various toxic and hazardous chemicals, which gloves should you use?

• Butyl
• Norfoil laminate
• Leather

Question 10 of 15

What is the most common injury caused by vibration tools?

• Migraine
• Dislocated shoulder
• 'White fingers'

Question 11 of 15

Which is correct regarding rest hours?

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

Question 12 of 15

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

• STCW95
• MARPOL
• The ISM code
• ISGOTT

Question 13 of 15

Why is it so important to use the right PPE?

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

Question 14 of 15

Why is it important to use safety shoes with a steel toecap?

• It protects you from getting hurt by heavy, sharp or molten material.
• It is to make sure everyone wears the same equipment.
• They are easier to walk in on the vessel.

Question 15 of 15

Why is the effects of fatigue particularly dangerous in the shipping industry?

• Because you often work alone.
• The technical and specialised nature requires constant alertness and instant concentration.
• If something is to happen, you are possibly a long way from the nearest help.