Revision Date: 18-March-2018
Hot WORK PERMIT EXAM - (A)
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Select the best answer and use the answer sheet.
1. Examples of Hot Work are:
a. Cutting , Grinding, housekeeping, soldering, welding
b. Cutting, grinding, sandblasting, soldering, welding
c. Cutting, grinding, hot riveting, soldering, welding
d. B and C
2. Examples of hazards associated with Hot Work:
a. Fire and sparks
b. Explosion
c. Fumes created during sandblasting
d. All of the above
3. Cover or remove all combustible materials, liquids, vapors, holes on floor, and drums for at least
35ft./10.7mtrs. radius.
a. True
b. False
4. For the issuance of a Hot Work Permit, the initial LEL reading shall be 0.0 %?
a. True
b. False
5. Which of the two fire extinguisher is required as per MWSPC Hot Work Procedure.
a. At least two (2) Dry Chemical fire extinguisher
b. At least two (2) CO2 fire extinguishers
6. Sumps, sewers and trenches within 12 meter radius of any Hot Work activities shall be cleaned and
tested for LEL of potential hazards.
a. True
b. False
7. Hot Work conducted in areas designated for such activity, such as the Welding Shop, requires a Hot
Work Permit:
a. True
b. False
8. In conjunction with issuance of a Hot Work Permit, a Safe Work Permit shall always be written as well.
a. True
b. False
9. Barricade tape, with information tags, shall be placed for a 15 meter radius at all affected levels.
(Mandatory for heavy ignition source work)
a. True
b. False
10. A Fire Watch shall remain at the Hot Work site for at least 30 minutes or 0.5 hours after completion of
work to monitor for a re-flash fire.
a. True
b. False
Revision Date: 18-March-2018
11. Which of the following should be protected from sparks and slag?
a. Ducts and conveyors
b. Combustible materials
c. Wood scaffolding materials
d. All of the above
12. A Fire Watch must carry his qualification at all times while on station. To receive a qualification card,
the candidate must complete Fire Extinguisher Training including Fire Watch training and passed the
exam.
a. True
b. False
13. The Hot Work Permitting process is governed by the Work Permit Management System.
a. True
b. False
14. Who is responsible for completion of Section V of the Safe Work Permit? Choose ONLY one below:
a. Permit Issuer
b. Fire Watch
c. Maintenance Supervisor
d. Permit Receiver
15. Equipment required for the Fire Watch includes all of the following, except for one(1):
a. Air horn
b. Hand held Radio
c. High visibility clothing
d. Mobile Phone
16. A joint visit to the Hot Work site shall be made by both the Permit Issuer and Permit Receiver to
issuance of any Hot Work Permit.
a. True
b. False
17. What is the maximum validity of a Hot Work Permit?
a. Two (2) twelve (12) hour shifts
b. 48 hours
c. 12 hours
d. One (1) eight (8) hour shift
18. Designated Fire Watch in Hot Work may also be utilized as the Standby Man in a Confined Space at
the same time
a. True
b. False
19. Who will decide if Fire Watch is required in a Hot Work activity?
a. Permit Receiver
b. Shift Supervisor
c. Permit Issuer
d. Maintenance Mechanic
20. Who is responsible for supplying fire extinguishers for work requiring a Hot Work Permit?
a. Permit Receiver
b. Shift Supervisor
c. Permit Issuer
d. Maintenance Mechanic
