Question 1 of 18

Who has the overall responsibility for the working environment on board?

• The First Engineer
• The Shipping Company
• The Master

Question 2 of 18

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

• At 65 dB.
• At 80 dB.
• At 70 dB.

Question 3 of 18

What issues should the Safety Committee primarily address?

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

Question 4 of 18

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

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

Question 5 of 18

Which authority issues legally binding regulations?

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

Question 6 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 7 of 18

What issues does the ILO work with?

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

Question 8 of 18

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

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

Question 9 of 18

What is the first thing to do before starting to tear down insulation?

• Put on PPE.
• Find out what material the insulation consists of.
• Inform the safety representative.

Question 10 of 18

Which Swedish authority is responsible for the supervision of the working environment on board?

• Swedish Maritime Administration
• Swedish Transport Agency
• Swedish Work Environment Authority

Question 11 of 18

What has generally a positive effect on ergonomics?

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

Question 12 of 18

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

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

Question 13 of 18

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

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

Question 14 of 18

What is true about optimal stress?

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

Question 15 of 18

If your work doesn’t involve heavy lifting, can it still cause musculoskeletal disorders?

• Yes, for example, can a still but monotonous work, such as computer work, damage your joints.
• No, the load is not enough.
• Only if you have been doing the same job for more than 20 years, before that there is no risk of load problems.

Question 16 of 18

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

• 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.
• Keep your hands warm, wear gloves, and do not press the machine against the workpiece.

Question 17 of 18

Is it a requirement to use prescribed PPE?

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

Question 18 of 18

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

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