WPR Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What must a WPR verify before accepting a work permit? → That all required signatures and conditions on the permit are complete and accurate
2. Who is responsible for ensuring that workers in a permitted work area are wearing the correct PPE? → The WPR, in coordination with the permit issuer and site safety officer
3. A confined space entry permit must be signed by all of the following EXCEPT: → The facility accountant
4. Which of the following actions should a Work Permit Receiver take if they observe a safety violation during the work process? → Immediately halt the work and inform the supervisor
5. What is a key reason for a Work Permit Receiver to maintain detailed records of work permits? → To provide documentation in case of an audit or incident investigation
6. A WPR identifies a conflict between two simultaneous permits in the same area. The correct action is: → Halt both jobs and escalate to the permit issuers to resolve the conflict
7. For how long should a Work Permit Receiver keep records related to work permits and safety compliance? → For the duration specified by company or regulatory guidelines
8. Which of the following are examples of safety protocols that a Work Permit Receiver must verify before work begins? → Presence of fire extinguishers
9. What is the primary responsibility of a Work Permit Receiver in ensuring compliance? → Verifying that all safety measures are in place
10. A worker's hard hat is cracked after being struck by a falling object. The WPR should: → Remove the hard hat from service immediately and replace it with an undamaged one
11. In a confined space with an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) atmosphere, workers must wear: → Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or supplied-air respirator with escape bottle
12. Who is classified as an 'authorized employee' under a Lockout/Tagout program? → An employee who locks out or tags out machines to perform service or maintenance
13. What is the main purpose of monitoring worksite activities as a Work Permit Receiver? → To verify ongoing compliance with safety procedures
14. Safety data sheets (SDS) Section 8 provides: → Exposure limits and recommended PPE for handling the chemical
15. What is the FIRST action a WPR should take in the event of a fire within the permitted work area? → Activate the fire alarm, evacuate all personnel, and cancel the permit
16. Which document outlines the specific hazards, controls, and scope associated with a permit-to-work? → The permit itself along with any attached JSA or JHA
17. Near-miss reporting in a permit-to-work environment is important because: → Near misses reveal system weaknesses that could lead to future incidents if unaddressed
18. As a Work Permit Receiver, what must you verify BEFORE allowing work to begin under a LOTO-related permit? → That all energy isolation devices are properly locked and/or tagged out
19. An emergency response plan (ERP) relevant to permitted work should be reviewed: → Before every job where the ERP may be needed, and after any significant incident or change
20. Which of the following is a physical hazard that a Work Permit Receiver should look for during site assessment? → Slippery floors
21. PPE requirements for a specific job should be determined by: → A hazard assessment that identifies the risks and the controls needed to mitigate them
22. Which of the following are essential elements that a Work Permit Receiver must verify to ensure compliance? → Job site risk assessment
23. Fall protection PPE is required by OSHA when working at heights of: → 4 feet in general industry or 6 feet in construction
24. What type of hazard does working in a confined space present, and what should the Work Permit Receiver check for? → Chemical hazard; air quality testing
25. What is the first step a Work Permit Receiver should take when identifying hazards at a job site? → Conduct a site walk-through to assess risks
26. How many locks should be applied to a single lockout device when multiple authorized employees are working on the same piece of equipment? → One lock for each authorized employee performing work on the equipment
27. Which type of permit is required for work on pressurized piping systems that could release hazardous energy? → Line break permit or pressure release permit
28. Who should be notified when a WPR identifies a new hazard not covered in the existing permit? → The permit issuer and/or safety officer immediately
29. A simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) situation requires: → Coordination between multiple permit holders and issuers to manage combined hazards
30. When issuing a permit for work in a classified (hazardous) electrical area, which classification system applies in the US? → NEC (NFPA 70) Class/Division or Zone system