SPE Health, Safety, and Environment 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) in petroleum operations?

Accepted Answer

To identify hazards and controls before a task begins

Answer

To assign blame after an incident occurs

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To document equipment maintenance schedules

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To calculate production efficiency metrics

Question 2

Under OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, what quantity of flammable liquid triggers coverage if the fluid is at or above its normal boiling point?

Accepted Answer

10,000 pounds

Answer

1,000 pounds

Answer

5,000 pounds

Answer

25,000 pounds

Question 3

Which H2S concentration level is considered immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) by NIOSH?

Accepted Answer

100 ppm

Answer

10 ppm

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50 ppm

Answer

300 ppm

Question 4

In the hierarchy of hazard controls, which option provides the highest level of worker protection?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Administrative controls

Answer

Personal protective equipment

Answer

Engineering controls

Question 5

A Material Safety Data Sheet (now Safety Data Sheet under GHS) Section 9 contains which type of information?

Accepted Answer

Physical and chemical properties

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Regulatory information

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First-aid measures

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Toxicological information

Question 6

What does the acronym ALARP stand for in petroleum industry risk management?

Accepted Answer

As Low As Reasonably Practicable

Answer

All Levels Are Risk Protected

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Allowable Limit After Risk Planning

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Absolute Lower Acceptable Risk Parameter

Question 7

Which regulatory body oversees offshore safety and environmental compliance for oil and gas operations on the US Outer Continental Shelf?

Accepted Answer

BSEE

Answer

EPA

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OSHA

Answer

Coast Guard