KM possible questions for approval test and interview:

1. Safety procedure in working in confined space

A: Safety procedures for working in confined space are: permit before confined space entry, gas test /
monitoring, proper ventilation, required PPEs, confined space attendant, proper communication,
emergency plan

2. Safety procedure in lifting and rigging activity

A: Safety procedures in lifting and rigging activities: obtain crane & lifting permit, third party certified
competent operator / rigger, taglines, third party certified lifting tools / tackles in good working
condition, lifting plan as required (more than 8 tons or as per the system implemented by Client, but
normally 10 tons), taglines, barricading of work area, display safety signage, competent supervision, tool
box talk, weather condition, lighting (after the sun set / night) and safety supervision

3. Safe distance of 33kv apparatus

A: Safe distance of 33 kV apparatus is 2.74 meters

4. Safe angle of portable ladder

A: Safe angle of portable ladder is 750 (in a ratio of 4:1)

5. Minimum oxygen percentage that the human being can survive

A: Minimum oxygen percentage that human being can survive is 19.5%. (Maximum is 23.5%)

6. Distance from toe board to hand rail

A: The distance from the toe board to the hand rail shall not exceed 765mm (76.5cm).

7. Minimum over lapping of extension ladder

A: Minimum overlapping of extension ladder is 11/2 rungs (less than 5 meters ladder). [5-6 m = 21/2
rungs & over 6 m = 31/2 rungs]

8. Meaning of ELCB & GFCI and its purpose, how it works

A: ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker): ELCB is a voltage operated circuit breaker. The device will
function when the current passes through the ELCB. It contains relay Coil which it being connected to
the metallic load body at one end and it is connected to ground wire at the other end. The purpose of
ELCB is to prevent injury to humans or animals due to electrical shock.

If the voltage of the Equipment body is rise (by touching phase to metal part or failure of insulation of
equipment) which could cause the difference between earth and load body voltage, the danger of
electric shock will occur. This voltage difference will produce an electric current from the load metallic
body passes the relay loop and to earth. When voltage on the equipment metallic body rose to the
danger level which exceed to 50Volt, the flowing current through relay loop could move the relay
contact by disconnecting the supply current to avoid from any danger electric shock.

GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter): A GFCI is a device that de-energizes a circuit when a dangerous
current fault occurs. The purpose of GFCI is to protect people from electrical shock. The GFCI will
“sense” the difference in the amount of electricity flowing into the circuit to that flowing out, even in
amounts of current as small as 4 or 5 milliamps. The GFCI reacts quickly (less than one-tenth of a
second) to trip or shut off the circuit.
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9. How will you investigate an accident?

A: We should collect the equipment/items needed like camera, measuring tape, pens, paper, forms,
checklist, PPEs, etc. We should form a committee consisting of senior manager from another
department, engineer or technical expert, senior manager from the department, supervisor and safety
representative. We should ensure the accident scene is not disturbed. We should then take the
photographs, make sketches and gather information / evidences (statement from involved person &
witness, legal documents) as required. We should consider the factors like man, materials, equipment
and environment. We should analyze the information, identify root causes, report findings, develop a
plan for corrective action and prepare the detailed report. We should evaluate the effectiveness of the
corrective action and make changes for continuous improvement.

10. Where should the visitors go in case of hearing emergency alarm?

A: The visitors should go to the Assembly / Muster Point in case of hearing emergency alarm.

11. What are class C fire and the best extinguisher for this?

A: The class C fire is gas and the best extinguisher for this fire is Dry Chemical Powder. (The best way is
to prevent the flow of gas with isolation if it is in the pipeline.)

12. Effects of carbon monoxide in human body.

A: Carbon Monoxide (CO) can cause harmful health effects by reducing oxygen delivery to the body’s
organs (like the heart and brain) and tissues. At extremely high levels, CO can cause death.

13. Safest voltage (choices: 20v, 45v, 50v or 30v)

A: The safety voltage among the given choices is 20v.

14. What is the characteristic of acetylene gas?

A: Acetylene (C2H2) is not an air gas, but a synthesis gas generally produced from the reaction of calcium
carbide with water. A gaseous hydrocarbon, it is colorless, has a strong garlic odor, is unstable, highly
combustible and produces a very hot flame (over 3000°C or 5400°F) when combined with oxygen.
 15. Safety procedure in working with scaffolds

A: Safety procedures in working with scaffolds: standard & good condition of scaffold materials,
competent certified scaffolders, complete & standard scaffold with proper access ladder, competent
supervision, competent certified inspector, inspected scaff tags, use of full body harness & 100% tie off
while working above 2 meters of height, weather condition (rain, heavy wind, storm, etc)

16. What is the symbol of double insulation?

A: The symbol of the double insulation is one square box inside the other one. Symbol:

17. What is the difference between accident and incident?

A: An accident is an unwanted / unplanned event which results in an injury, loss or damage. An incident
is an unwanted / unplanned event that had the potential to result in an injury, loss or damage.

18. What is the difference between non-compliance and non-conformance?

A: Non-compliance is the failure to adhere to an Act or its Regulations.

A non-conformance is the failure to comply with a requirement, standard or procedure.
A Non Conformance Report (NCR) is issued in a Quality Management System audit, when the auditee
fails to meet a requirement in the QMS.

19. What is safety culture?

A: Safety culture is the way in which safety is managed in the workplace, and often reflects "the
attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values that employees shared in relation to safety". [The way we do
things around here, Elements – CCCC: control, cooperation, communication & competence]

20. Hierarchy of controls

A: Hierarchy of control is a list of measures designed to control risks which are considered in order of
importance or effectiveness or measures designed to control risk that normally begins with an extreme
measure of control and ends with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as a last resort.

ERIC PD (Eliminate, Remove/Reduce, Isolate, Control/Contain, PPE & Discipline-IITS)

21. Sample of administrative controls

A: Administrative controls limit workers' exposures by scheduling shorter work times in contaminant
areas or by implementing other "rules". These control measures have many limitations because the
hazard itself is not actually removed or reduced. Administrative controls are not generally favored
because they can be difficult to implement, maintain and are not a reliable way to reduce exposure.
When necessary, methods of administrative control include:
 Scheduling maintenance and other high exposure operations for times when few workers are
present (such as evenings, weekends).
 Using job-rotation schedules that limit the amount of time an individual worker is exposed to a
substance.
 Using a work-rest schedule that limits the length of time a worker is exposure to a hazard.

Work Practices, Education & Training, Good Housekeeping, Emergency Preparedness, Personal Hygiene
Practices & Facilities

22. Safety officer’s responsibility

A: Safety Superintendent / Officer’s responsibilities are as follows:

 Supplement Site HSE inspections & relevant HSE training at the jobsites in co-ordination with
HSEM.
 Investigate all fatal accidents, serious accidents / dangerous occurrences & recommend
preventive actions at sites.
 Co-ordinate purchase and quality control activities related to PPE / safety gadgets.
 Monitor all HSE activities & co-ordinate with Clients/Construction Manager.
 Organize safety campaigns, competitions & other special emphasis programs to promote HSE at
workplace.
 Conduct HSE Audit / Inspection during the Project duration.
 Disseminate and Communicate L&T HSE Policy, HSE Management System requirements to site
personnel.
 Provide necessary advice, information and support in the effective implementation of the HSE
Management System requirements and this HSE plan.
 Updating the HSE Plan to the requirements of the activities being carried out when there is a
revision.
 Plan and conduct Internal HSE training programs, initiate drive to promote HSE awareness and
performance.
 Carry out HSE inspection of Work Area, Work Method, etc. as per the HSEP requirement.
 Creating HSE awareness through Tool Box.
 Advising line management in preparing Group Risk Assessment (GRA) for the critical activities.
 Conduct investigation of all accidents / dangerous occurrences & recommend appropriate
corrective measures.
 Convene HSE Committee meeting & minute the proceedings for circulation & follow-up action.
 Advice & co-ordinate for implementation of Work Permit Systems.
 Plan procurement of PPE & safety devices and inspect before use as per laid down norms.
 Report to on all matters pertaining to status of HSE and promotional program at site level.
 Conduct HSE induction.
 Monitoring, Analyzing & administration of First Aid.
 Conduct Fire Drill, Procure, inspect and arrange to maintain Fire Extinguishers.
  Organize campaigns, competitions & other special emphasis programmes to promote HSE in the
workplace.
 Register Customer complaints and take corrective action.
 Record, analyze and cascade lateral learning points from First Aid Cases, Near Miss Cases &
Accidents to all project personnel and analyses the trends & effectiveness.
 Maintain all HSE related documents. Update HSE training records.

23. Minimum and maximum voltage of a medium voltage apparatus

A: The minimum voltage is 250volts and maximum voltage is 999 volts of a medium voltage apparatus.
(Exceeding 250 volts but not exceeding 1000 volts). [Extra high voltage exceeding 66 kV, High Voltage:
exceeding 1000volt, Medium voltage: 250 volt to not exceeding 1000 volt & Low voltage: not exceeding
250 volt]

24. What is safety?

A: Safety is protection of people from physical injury.

25. What is health?

A: Health is the protection of people from illness resulting from exposure to hazardous substance and
materials.

26. LOLER & RIDDOR meaning

A: The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) is a set of regulations created
under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 which came into force in Great Britain on 5
November 1998. The purpose of the regulations was to reduce the risk of injury from lifting equipment
used at work. Areas covered in the regulations include the requirement for lifting equipment to be
strong and stable enough for safe use and to be marked to indicate safe working loads; ensuring that
any equipment is positioned and installed so as to minimize risks; that the equipment is used safely
ensuring that work is planned, organized and performed by a competent person; that equipment is
subject to ongoing thorough examination and where appropriate, inspection by competent people.

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR): It regulates

the statutory obligation to report deaths, injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences that take place
at work or in connection with work. Employers, the self employed and those in control of premises are
required by law to report specified workplace incidents, such as work-related deaths, major injuries, 7-
day injuries (those causing more than seven days inability to carry out normal duties), work related
diseases, and dangerous occurrences (near mess accidents).

27. What is the distance / clearance between caution board/tapes and the utility buried under
the ground?

A: The distance between caution board/tapes and the utility below is minimum 65cm (if the trench is 1.5
m deep), but the clearance also depends the voltage of cable and depth of the trench.