WPR Work Permit Types & Scope

Question 1

Which type of work permit is required before performing welding, cutting, or grinding near flammable materials?

Accepted Answer

Hot work permit

Answer

Cold work permit

Answer

Confined space entry permit

Answer

Electrical isolation permit

Question 2

A cold work permit is distinguished from a hot work permit because:

Accepted Answer

Cold work does not introduce ignition sources and involves only non-sparking, non-flaming activities

Answer

Cold work is performed in cold weather only

Answer

Cold work requires no PPE

Answer

Cold work permits expire faster than hot work permits

Question 3

An excavation permit is required when digging to what depth in most US industrial and construction sites per OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

5 feet or more, or any depth when a worker enters the excavation

Answer

Any depth

Answer

10 feet or more only

Answer

3 feet or more

Question 4

An electrical work permit (lockout/tagout) is governed primarily by which OSHA standard?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.146

Answer

29 CFR 1910.119

Answer

29 CFR 1926.502

Question 5

Which type of permit is required for work on pressurized piping systems that could release hazardous energy?

Accepted Answer

Line break permit or pressure release permit

Answer

Hot work permit

Answer

Excavation permit

Answer

Height work permit

Question 6

A radiation work permit (RWP) is required because:

Accepted Answer

Work in or near radiation fields requires special controls to limit worker dose to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) levels

Answer

All industrial work environments emit radiation

Answer

Radiation PPE is always the same regardless of source

Answer

Radiation hazards are only present in nuclear power plants