Question 1 of 18

Which ships are required to have a work environment policy?

• All ships.
• Only the ships with more than ten employees.
• Only the ships with more than five employees.

Question 2 of 18

How much can the lighting in a workshop deteriorate in a year due to pollution?

• About 75 %
• About 30 %
• About 60 %

Question 3 of 18

When should personal fall protection be used?

• If the worker doesn’t have the training, he or she doesn’t need to use a personal fall protection.
• When collective fall protection is lacking and when there is a risk that someone will be injured as a result of a fall.
• Full body harness with fall absorber must always be used at heights >2 m.

Question 4 of 18

To whom should an individual on-board employee report an occupational injury?

• The Swedish Försäkringskassa
• The Swedish Transport Agency
• The Employer

Question 5 of 18

What should you do if someone accidentally ingests a harmful substance?

• Try to induce vomiting.
• Give the person a sandwich to bind the harmful substances in the body.
• Look in MSDS and possibly give the person one to two glasses of milk.

Question 6 of 18

Which of the oils marine diesel, heavy oil and lubricating oil contain the most carcinogenic substances?

• Marine diesel
• Lubricating oil
• Heavy oil

Question 7 of 18

What three measures can reduce the risk of injuries when working with vibrating tools?

• Keep your hands warm, wear gloves, and do not press the machine against the workpiece.
• Press the machine against the workpiece, keep your hands warm, and wear gloves.
• Work with machines as cold as possible, wear gloves, and do not press the machine against the workpiece.

Question 8 of 18

Which authority issues legally binding regulations?

• Swedish Work Environment Authority
• The IMO
• Maritime Joint Work Environment Council (SAN)

Question 9 of 18

What has generally a positive effect on ergonomics?

• Everyone lifting heavy machinery on their own to make the job go faster
• Avoiding monotonous work
• Avoiding to use your legs when lifting something heavy from the ground
• Stress

Question 10 of 18

Is it a requirement to use prescribed PPE?

• Yes, it is a requirement.
• No, it is just a recommendation.
• It depends on the task and how much experience the staff has.

Question 11 of 18

How long can you work with vibrating hand machines, such as a needle scaler?

• The approved daily use must be calculated depending on the vibration level.
• There is no time limit if the tool is at the prescribed vibration level of 2.5 m/s2.
• 4-6 hours at a time depending on whether you use vibration gloves.

Question 12 of 18

At what equivalent sound level must hearing protection be worn on board?

• At 70 dB.
• At 80 dB.
• At 65 dB.

Question 13 of 18

What issues does the ILO work with?

• Fair work conditions.
• Marine environment.
• Safety at sea.

Question 14 of 18

Which institutions in Sweden have the right to issue work environment regulations?

• Authorities and other public bodies.
• The Riksdag.
• The Government Offices.

Question 15 of 18

What should be included in the planning of tasks and organisation of work?

• Enough time to be able to complete each task.
• Clear work instructions, role distributions and goals.
• Personal support from both supervisors and colleagues.

Question 16 of 18

What issues should the Safety Committee primarily address?

• General issues.
• All issues, there is no order of priority.
• Detail questions.

Question 17 of 18

What is true about optimal stress?

• With enough time for recovery, the right amount of stress can make us effective.
• Established routines suit everyone on board.
• One-sided and monotonous work reduces the risk of stress.

Question 18 of 18

Who is ultimately responsible for carrying out risk assessments on ships?

• The Employer.
• Anyone who’s been assigned the task.
• The Master.