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

A JSA proactively identifies hazards and establishes controls for each step of a task before work begins.

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

OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) covers flammable liquids at or above their normal boiling point at a threshold of 10,000 pounds.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

100 ppm

Answer

NIOSH sets the IDLH for hydrogen sulfide at 100 ppm, above which escape becomes impaired or life-threatening.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Elimination removes the hazard entirely and sits at the top of the hierarchy, providing the greatest protection.

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

Answer

GHS SDS Section 9 covers physical and chemical properties such as boiling point, flash point, and vapor pressure.

(SPE) Society of Petroleum Engineers Certification Practice Test

(SPE) Society of Petroleum Engineers Certification Practice Test

SPE Health, Safety, and Environment 2