HSE Questions & Answers

Q: 1. OSHA – Occupational Safety Health Administration.

Q: 2. OSHAS – Occupational Safety Health Assessment Series.

Q: 3. ELCB – Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker.

Q: 4. GFCI – Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.

Q: 5. BS – British Standard.

Q: 6. SWL – Safe Working Load.

Q: 7. ANSI – American National Standard Institution.

Q: 8. LTI – Lost Time Incident.

Q: 9. ASTM – American Society Testing Materials.

Q: 10. JSA – Job Safety Analysis.

Q: 11. LEL – Lower Explosive Limit.

Q: 12. UEL – Upper Explosive Limit.

Q: 13. PEL – Permissible Explosive Limit.

Q: 14. REL – Recommended Explosive Limit.

Q: 15. POUND – Square Inch (1 Bar = 14.7Psi)

Q: 16. SEL – Short Term Explosive Limit.

Q: 17. BGT – Wet Bulb Glob Temperature.

Q: 18. APR – Air Purifying Respirator.

Q: 19. ASR – Air Supplying Respirator.

Q: 20. SCBA – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.

Q: 21. ROS – Radiation Safety Officer.

Q: 22. NFPA – National Fire Protection Association.

Q: 23. MSDS – Materials Safety Data Sheet.

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Q: 24. STARRT – Safety Task and Risk Reduction Talk.

Q: 25. COSHH – Control of Substances Hazards to Health.

Q: 26. CHB – Chemical Hazard Bulletin.

Q: 27. HW – Hot Work. (RED)

Q: 28. CW – Cold Work. (BLUE)

Q: 29. CSE – Confined Space Entry. (GREEN)

Q: 30. ROPS – Roll Overprotective System.

Q: 31. What is the time frame that preliminary written frame shell submitted the
event of an accident involving your company employees or damage to Saudi Aramco
equipment property?

ANS: 24 hours / 72 hours.

Q: 32. How far a part should material and equipment storage yards are located
from permanent or temporary structure.

ANS: 15 Feet.

Q: 33. How should drinking water on S.A job site be dispensed to workers.

ANS: Disposable paper cup.

Q: 34. Where is a safe place to smoke if any when working on a Saudi Aramco
project within a S.A. facilities?

ANS: Designate smoking area / shelter.

Q: 35. When is it acceptable to drill hole on a hard hat?

ANS: Not allowed.

Q: 36. When is it acceptable for a worker to paint his hard hat with a specific color
to identify his craft or group?

ANS: Not allowed or acceptable.

Q: 37. What is the proper eye wear to have on when using a portable grinder.

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ANS: Safety Glass & Face Shield.

Q: 38. What is general PPE items require for all employees working on S.A. project?

ANS: Safety Glass, hard hat, safety Shoes and reflected vest.

Q: 39. What additional PPE must be worn if any, when working at height more then
six feet.

ANS: Full body safety harness with lanyard and anchor.

Q: 40. What is the minimum eye protection required when using an oxygen and
acetylene cutting torch?

ANS: Protective eye wear with proper filter (Welding Helmet)

Q: 41. What is the proper respiratory protection to be worn to protect Yourself

against dust inhalation?

ANS: 3 mm cotton mask or dust mask.

Q: 42. What additional PPE is required if any, when spray painting in progress?

ANS: Chemical cartridge respirator.

Q: 43. What is the required safe distance between flammable storage areas and
nearest building storing combustibles?

ANS: 15 meters (50 Feet)

Q: 44. What type of container must be used to transport flammable liquids?

ANS: Metal container.

Q: 45. What type of extinguisher should be used to extinguish a fire involving class
“C” materials?

ANS: CO2 / dry chemical powder.

Q: 46. What type of extinguisher should be used to extinguish a fire involving class
“a” materials?

ANS: Water.

Q: 47. What type of certification is required to operate a motor vehicle on S.A.

project?

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ANS: S A government driving license.

Q: 48. What is a confined space permit required in an excavation if ever?

ANS: 1.2 meter (4 Feet).

Q: 49. How long is an S. A. work permit normally valid for?

ANS: One shift or end of job.

Q: 50. What is one method of making a deep excavation safe to work?

ANS: Benching, sloping and shoring.

Q: 51. How far should access/exit ladders in an excavation extend above the
stepping off point?

ANS: 01 meter (3 Feet)

Q: 52. How far part should ladder in and excavation be placed?

ANS: 7.5 meters (25 Feet).

Q: 53. What is the safe working pressure for acetylene?

ANS: 15 PSI pound square inch.

Q: 54. How far apart should oxygen cylinder and flammable gas cylinder be stored?

ANS: 6.1 meter or 20 feet.

Q: 55. What is the proper procedure for compressed gas cylinder?

ANS: Store in upright and secured position with protective cap. Do not store at 54c.

Q: 56. What should be used to protect the valve of a compressed gas cylinder when
it is not in used?

ANS: Protective Cap.

Q: 57. What is the proper procedure for lighting a cutting torch?

ANS: Striker shell used.

Q: 58. How many men can be on a step ladder at the same time if the ladder has
rungs on one side and the step on the other side?

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ANS: Only one.

Q: 59. What is the safest method to prevent an extension ladder from moving or
falling while it is in use?

ANS: Securely tied off.

Q: 60. What is the main component of standard scaffold guard rail system?

ANS: Top rail, mid rail, toe boards and support up right.

Q: 61. What is the proper method of securing a hammer head on a wood handle?

ANS: Wooden stick.

Q: 62. What is the required voltage for all portable power tools on S.A. construction
project?

ANS: 110 volts to 125 volts.

Q: 63. What must be done prior to changing a grinding disk on a portable grinder?

ANS: Switch off (UN plug).

Q: 64. What (p.pe) beside safety glasses should a worker wear while using a jack
hammer?

ANS: Face shield or goggles.

Q: 65. Who can certify a worker to use a cartridge operated tools?

ANS: Certified by S.A.

Q: 66. What is required for all 120 volt, single phase 15 to 20 amperes receptacle
outlets on construction site that are not permanent wiring system?

ANS: Ground isolation system (GIS) / ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

Q: 67: What safety device must be present on a grinder to protect operator from
contact with blade?

ANS: Safety guard.

Q: 68. What is required prior to be use of a contractor crane on all S. A. project?

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ANS: S.A. certified crane operator.

Q: 69. What is the one of the four conditions that must be met for an air compressor
to be used for breathing air?

ANS: Third party certified S.A recognized testing agent.

Q: 70. What is the procedure to safety transport a load on forklift when the load
restricts the operator forward view?

ANS: Reverse drive.

Q: 71. What color should on oxygen cylinder be?

ANS: Green.

Q: 72. Can damage extension cords be used on S.A. project provided that they are
properly spliced?

ANS: Not acceptable.

Q: 73. What safety device should be in a place during arc welding operation to
prevent injury to nearby workers?

ANS: Proper welding screens.

Q: 74. What is the minimum frequency that a contractor should conduct a (10)
minute safety meeting?

ANS: Once a week and daily with safety supervisor.

Q: 75. What topics would you discuss when giving safety orientation to new hired
employee?

ANS: Safety rules, PPE, safe system of work, safety induction, traffic, working at
height.

Q: 76. What is the color of H2S?

ANS: Colorless.

Q: 77. When is hearing protection needed?

ANS: 85 dba decibel above.\

Q: 78. When can the receiver live the site?

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ANS: Replaced by another receiver of qualified delegate.

Q: 79. Is dead man switch necessary in electrical hand tools?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 80. Is any book needed in the office while handling chemical?

ANS: CHB or MSDS.

Q: 81. When is critical lifting plan required, write any three?

ANS: 1. Crane operating around power line. 2. Night time crane lift. 3. All loads of
40 ton above.

Q: 82. At what wind speed crane lifts is not allowed?

ANS: 32km/h.

Q: 83. At what wind speed is crane suspended man basket not allowed?

ANS: Greater then 25km/h.

Q: 84. Is 220 volts electrical equipment is allowed to use S.A premises?

ANS: Not allowed.

Q: 85. Is flash back arrestor required for oxygen and acetylene cylinder regulator?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 86. What are the types of tags, explain?

ANS: RED: do not use. GREEN: allow to use. YELLOW: use with full body harness
with lanyard.

Q: 87. What class of supplied air respirator be used for specified hazard operation?

ANS: Grad D.

Q: 88. When H2S alarm heard in what direction will you live the area?

ANS: Up wind or cross wind.

Q: 89. Is it necessary to know the wind direction when alarm is heard.

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ANS: Yes.

Q: 90. Heavy equipment allowed to operate with 1.8m of any excavation?

ANS: Should be 2 meter.

Q: 91. What personal are allowed to enter confined space?

ANS: Only authorized person or trained persons.

Q: 92. What is use to measure radiation?

ANS: Collimator.

Q: 93. Name of four WPs used in Aramco and what their specific color?

ANS: Hot work (RED), Cold Work (BLUE), Confined space entry permit (Green),
Releases of hazards (YELLOW).

Q: 94. Jan, May, Sep, (GREEN). Feb, Jun, Oct, (RED). March, July, Nov, (BLUE).
Apr, August, Dec. (YELLOW).

ANS: GRBY

Q: 95. Who is responsible to conduct site inspection prior to up issuance?

ANS: The permit issuer or his designated representative and the receiver.

Q: 96. Seat belts are required?

ANS: All persons inside the vehicle.

Q: 97. If within arms rich of rotating equipment following can be worn.

ANS: None of the above.

Q: 98. What is the source information to check the properties of suspected hazards
chemical?

ANS: MSDS.

Q: 99. You can leave a gas cylinder fitting attached even when not in use as long as
under a shade?

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ANS: Not allowed to expose direct sunlight or expose none possible ignition (Gas
Cylinder)

Q: 100. Oxygen cylinder and acetylene cylinder can be stacked together as they
empty.

ANS: Not allowed.

Q: 101. Max working pressure of oxygen is?

ANS: 25 PSI.

Q: 102. Acetylene pressure may be?

ANS: 15 PSI.

Q: 103. A device fitted on oxygen and acetylene regulators to prevent flash back is
called?

ANS: Flash back arrestor.

Q: 104. This type of ladder cannot be used while on or electrical equipment or

conductor.

ANS: Metal.

Q: 105. This equipment should be available within 3m from hot working activities?

ANS: Fire extinguishers.

Q: 106. Oxygen gas cylinder should be kept at least ------- from fuel gases or
separated ------ high nor combustible barrier.

ANS: 20 feet and 5 feet.

Q: 107. Slings and crane hooks are allowed to be used in lifting moving gas
cylinder?

ANS: Cylinder Bucket.

Q: 108. It is allowed to work or stand under suspended load when the slings capacity
more than the weight of load lifted.

ANS: Not at all.

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Q: 109. It is permissible not provide barricade for lifting operation whey you are in
the middle of the desert and nobody is looking?

ANS: All lifting activities should be install for barricades.

Q: 110. Operating equipment having danger do not operate tag is allowed?

ANS: None of the above.

Q: 111. Climbing or standing on equipment piping valve or unstable surface is

approved when?

ANS: Not appropriate under any circumstances.

Q: 112. Eating sleeping in this area allowed?

ANS: Only in designated area.

Q: 113. Height required for body belt to be worn?

ANS: 6 feet and above.

Q: 114. Fill in tagging requirement for scaffold?

A – A scaffold shorter than 6m (20ft) shall be signed by scaffold --------?

ANS: Scaffolding Supervisor.

B – Scaffold shorter than 6m (20ft) special scaffold shall sign by--------------?

ANS: Scaffold Supervisor.

Q: 115. Who is the person allowed erecting scaffold for S. A.?

A – Scaffold shorter than 12.2m (40ft) shall be signed by---------------?

ANS: Trained and qualified erector.

B – Special scaffold or scaffolds taller than 12.2m (40ft)--------------?

ANS: S. A. approved scaffold contractor.

Q: 116. What is the color of tag for scaffold that inspected and signed use?

ANS: Green and Yellow.

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Q: 117. What color of tag for scaffold that is inspected but is not ready for use?

ANS: None of the above (Red).

Q: 118-A. An approved specialized scaffold erector can build any types of scaffold?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 118-B. A scaffold erector can build scaffold shorter then-------------high under the
supervision of S.A. certified scaffold supervisor?

ANS: 12.2 meter (40ft).

Q: 119. What is allowed maximum wind speed for crane lifts?

ANS: 32km/h, 20mp/h, 17knots.

Q: 120. A person allowed operating in S.A. project?

ANS: A. S.A certified crane operator. (YES)

B. Trainees under the direct supervision of qualified trainer. (NO)
C. Crane maintenance personal and inspector in the performance of duties.

Q: 121. Who allowed to give signals crane operator during lifting operation and
what are their categories?

ANS: A. S.A certified rigger - 3 for load up to 10 tons.

B. S.A certified rigger - 2 for load up to 20 tons.
C. S.A certified rigger –1 can lift all loads and perform critical lift.

Q: 122. Give at least three type that is categorized as critical lift?

ANS: Tandem lift, lifting of loads above 40 tons, night time lifting.

Q: 123. While lifting a load it is necessary to extend out rigger of the crane fully?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 124. Is hot work or cold work permit is required with a confined space entry
permit according to the job done?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 125. Is asbestos containing material is nothing hazards?

ANS: Yes.

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Q: 126. Is it allowed to stand on the top of the step ladder?

ANS: No.

Q: 127. Is it necessary to secure the boom of the crane while running from one end
to another end?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 128. Is a qualified fire watch maintain during welding operation?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 129. Is a second person is necessary guide the operator of the man lift while
moving?

ANS: Yes (Flagman)

Q: 130. Dose every heavy equipment should have and audible back up alarm?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 131. Can you relay on your sense of smell to detect H2S?

ANS: No.

Q: 132. Is H2S heaver than air?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 133. What is I D L H?

ANS: Immediately dangerous to life or health.

Q: 134. Is all boom trucks with loads shall be loaded or unloaded by S.A certified
rigger?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 135. Sleeping or resting under or near heavy equipment allowed?

ANS: No.

Q: 136. Is necessary place warring sighs near blasting area?

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ANS: Yes.

Q: 137. Temperature of hot asphalt shall not exceed---------------degree Celsius?

ANS: 232c.

Q: 138. Original copy of the permit is maintained by the issuer for how many
month?

ANS: 3 Months.

Q: 139. What situation can cancel the work permit?

ANS: Any unscheduled work stoppage of emergency condition.

Q: 140. Who is responsible for the safety of people and equipments on S.A project?

ANS: Issuer and Receiver.

Q: 141. Permit can be issued up to a period of 30 day under what condition?

ANS: No hydrocarbon present by division head approval.

Q: 142. Is welding allowed on lines containing greater then 23.5% oxygen?

ANS: No.

Q: 143. What should be placed outside confined space to notify the personal that
entry is in progress?

ANS: Sign board or barricade shall be placed.

Q: 144. Who is allowed to enter in a confined space?

ANS: Only trained person.

Q: 145. What should a danger do not operate tag?

ANS: Date, time, organization, name, badge number, contact number, equipment
name, signature of the installer.

Q: 146. Who can operate an abrasive blasting and coating equipment?

ANS: Only qualified and S.A certified personal/

Q: 147. Is side loading while crane operation allowed?

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ANS: No.

Q: 148. Who should inspect slings, fitting shackles prior to use?

ANS: S.A certified rigger.

Q: 149. What is a maximum voltage allowed for portable electrical hand tools?

ANS: From 110 to 125 voltage.

Q: 150, What is the colour of nitrogen cylinder?

ANS: Blue.

Q: 151. What is the colour of argon cylinder?

ANS: Gray.

Q: 152. What is the colour of acetylene cylinder?

ANS: Yellow.

Q: 153. All loads exceeding ------------ of the rated load capacity of the crane for that
specific lift?

ANS: 85%.

Q: 154. All severs with in ------------- shall be covered prior to work?

ANS: 23 meter(75ft).

Q: 155. A qualified fire watch shall be maintained during operations and for ---------
after work.

ANS: 30 min.

Q: 156. Cutting welding and brazing are not allowed in O2 enriched concentration
greater than------------?

ANS: 23.5%.

Q: 157. Welding cable shall be continuo with in ------------ of electrode bolds?

ANS: 3m (10ft)

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Q: 158. Service vehicles and equipment shall not be located close than ------------
from the well head of processing equipment?

ANS: 15m (50ft).

Q: 159. Disable two ways radios and telephones rigging up and loading perforating
gun unless the gun is at least ----------- down hole?

ANS: 152 meter (500ft).

Q: 160. Qualified personal authorized to work on electrical circuits shall be trained

in--------------?

ANS: First Aid and basic life support.

Q: 161. When using full body harness with shock absorbing lanyard they shall be
properly secured at least ----------- above input surface and not be reused after
stopping a fall?

ANS: 5,6m (18ft).

Q: 162. Personal fall arrest system shall be used on any fixed ladder that is over
-------------and not equipped with?

ANS: 6m (20ft).

Q: 163. If the work is ------------above the ground its need scaffold or full body
harness?

ANS: 1.8m (6ft).

Q: 164. Only qualified personal shall operate elevating work platform are----------?

ANS: Man lifts hydraulic / scissor telescoping.

Q: 165. Special scaffold or taller than --------------require additional review by S.A

consulting services deportment and as approved third party?

ANS: 38m (125ft).

Q: 166. Move all drums in -------------position using a drum containment pallet,

drum rock, basket, or with a drum handling extension?

ANS: Up right.

Q: 167. No drum shall be removed by --------------them between forks?

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ANS: Sand witching.

Q: 168. All material handling equipment designed to including------------shall be

equipped with?

ANS: ROPS (roll over protective structure).

Q: 169. Personal monitors shall be worn required by local operation procedures in

area where H2S concentration has been detected at ----------------ppm or greater?

ANS: 10ppm.

Q: 170. All personal performing work in areas where H2S concentration have been
detected at ---------------ppm shall were approved respiratory equipment?

ANS: 10ppm.

Q: 171. No entry shall be allowed in atmosphere of -----------?

ANS: 100ppm.

Q: 172. Never attempt to rescue an H2S victim without proper respiratory

protection in the form of -------------?

ANS: Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Q: 173. What is odder threshold?

ANS: Similar to rotten eggs its limits are on 0.10ppm.

Q: 174. Eye irritation and threshold limit value (TLV) limit average TWA-----------
ppm?

ANS: 10ppm.

Q: 175. Strong odor and pulmonary irritation begins-----------------------?

ANS: 25ppm.

Q: 176. Serer conjunctivitis with prolong exposure----------------?

ANS: 50ppm.

Q: 177. Sever eye irritation and coughing and loss of sense of smell in 1 minute to 5
IDLH-------------?

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ANS: 100ppm.

Q: 178. Pulmonary edema and gastrointestinal disturbance are---------------?

ANS: 250ppm.

Q: 179. Dizziness and loss of consciousness possible within 30 minute are----------?

ANS: 500ppm.

Q: 180. Immediate unconsciousness and death within minutes --------------------?

ANS: 1000ppm.

Q: 181. Aisles correctly established with --------------clear width?

ANS: 76cm (30 inch)

Q: 182. No storage within --------------of ceiling?

ANS: 0.6m (2ft).

Q: 183. Electrical switch panels clear----------------?

ANS: 1m (3ft).

Q: 184. Extension cords maximum length---------------?

ANS: 3m (10ft).

Q: 185. All visitors to marine vessel barge, offshore drilling rigs shall first report
direct to-----------?

ANS: Person in charge.

Q: 186. The person in charge shall provide to all passengers with orientation of the
vessel, barge, of mobile offshore drilling rig including ----------?

ANS: Life raft and fire station.

Q: 187. When disembarking from vessel / barge to an offshore plate from boat
landing, do not disembark unit the person in charge has given permission to do
so------------?

ANS: Yes.

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Q: 188. Never go outside the ship rail unless authorized by the person in charge?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 189. In the event that a person fall in the water immediately shout-------------
assist in the rescue as directed by the person in charge?

ANS: Man over board.

Q: 190. Personal baskets shall not be permitted to transfer personal when the wind
speed is ----------?

ANS: 25km/h (14knot).

Q: 191. In case of eye or skin contact promptly flush affected areas with clean water
for prolong period--------------------minutes?

ANS: 15min.

Q: 192. Position (lower) hydraulic crane booms and secure hood while traveling
-----------?

ANS:

Q: 193. Has regulators shall be turn off and hoses bled off at the end of shift or task?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 194. Only strikers shall be used to light a torch, never light a torch with match or
lighter?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 195. Acetylene cylinder in use shall have a handle or valve wrench in place at all
times?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 196. Shakles and other connecting devices shall be completely closed?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 197. Drivers shall perform a -------------------degree walk around before getting in

to the vehicle?

ANS: 360 degree.

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Q: 198. Drivers shall report all vehicles collision and moving violation immediately
no matter how miner?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 199. Follow proper guidelines for check loading and unloading pyramid or
stripped loads?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 200. Forklifts shall not be used beyond their rated load?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 201. Forks shall not be left in up position while forklift is unattended?

ANS: Yes.

Q: 202. A verification of minimum wall thickness and pipe condition shall be

conducted welding on wall thickness less than ------------ shall nor be allowed?

ANS: 0.6cm (0.25inch).

Q: 203. SCBA equipment shall not be used at depth greater than ------------?

ANS: 45 meter (150 feet).

Q: 204. A diving supervisor is required when three or more divers go deeper than
----------?

ANS: 30 meter (100 feet).

Q: 205. A recompression chamber shall be on site for all drivers below?

ANS: 18.5m (60ft).

Q: 206. All divers shall posses a fit medical certificate not more than how many
months?

ANS: 12 months.

Q: 207. Barriers and warning signs shall be established at boundary for safe
operation and storage?

ANS: 2 meters.

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Q: 208. Cabs fitted to equipment must give visibility -----------------?

ANS: 360 degree.

Q: 209. Angles not exceeding from vertical?

ANS: 60 degree.

Q: 210. Booms shall be kept from overheat power lines if it has 50000v up to -------?

ANS: 6m (20ft). If above 250000v 7.6m (25ft).

Q: 211. Tie scaffold to solid structures every--------------- horizontally?

ANS: 9.1m (30ft).

Q: 212. Fall protection is required for unguarded floors and platforms at ----------or
above?

ANS: 1.8m (6ft).

Q: 213. Radio transmitters shall not be allowed with in -------------- of electronic

detectors unless they are de energized and effectively locked?

ANS: 33m (100ft).

Q: 214. All excavated soil to at least ------------- from the edge of the trench?

ANS: 0.6m (2ft)

Q: 215. Any spoil pile with in --------------of edges shall be removed before entering of
the excavation?

ANS: 0.6m (2ft).

Q: 216. Type C soil width versus height angle?

ANS: 1.5 to 1 slope or 34 degree.

Q: 217. Type B soil rocks and clay angled at ----------?

ANS: 1 to 1 slope 45 degree.

Q: 218. Type A soil clay rock cohesive angle at --------------------?

ANS: ¾ to slope or 53 degree.

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Q: 219. Stable rock is ----------------?

ANS: 90 degree or vertical.

Q: 220. Who can certify cartridge operated tools?

ANS: Manufacturing.

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