SparHealth.Carletonville.SHEFES Manager©

SOP COMPETENCY TEST: SAF-SOP-11
Required to Pass: 80%

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1. Which combination BEST describes the scope of the PTW system? A) Employees only, low-risk tasks B) Contractors only, high-risk tasks C) Employees, contractors, and all high-risk work activities D) Supervisors and management only

2. What is the MOST appropriate action if conditions change during permitted work? A) Continue if the change is minor B) Modify the permit without approval C) Stop work and reassess before continuing D) Ignore the change if PPE is worn

3. Which regulation would MOST likely apply to electrical isolation under this SOP? A) General Safety Regulations B) Electrical Installation Regulations C) Environmental Regulations D) Construction Regulations only

4. Which control measure is MOST appropriate for confined space work? A) Fire extinguishers only B) Gas testing and atmospheric monitoring C) Safety boots only D) Warning signage only

5. Who holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring the PTW system is properly implemented? A) Permit Receiver B) Any employee on site C) aintenance Manager / Safety Officer D) External auditors

6. Which situation would REQUIRE a permit to be reissued? A) Same workers continue within the same shift B) No hazards identified C) Change in work conditions or extended time D) Work completed early

7. What is the correct response in an emergency during permitted work? A) Complete the task quickly B) Pause briefly and continue C) Stop work immediately and secure the area D) Wait for supervisor instructions before acting

8. Which of the following scenarios REQUIRES a permit? A) Routine office filing B) Painting a wall at ground level C) Grinding metal in a workshop D) Sending emails

9. Which of the following is NOT a required element of a valid permit? A) Scope of work B) Employee salary details C) Hazard identification D) PPE requirements

10. What limits the validity of a permit? A) Number of workers B) Type of PPE used C) Task, location, and time period D) Supervisor availability

11. What is the PRIMARY objective of the Permit to Work system? A) Ensure documentation is completed for audits B) Control hazardous work through formal authorization and risk mitigation C) Allow supervisors to track employee performance D) Reduce operational delays

12. Why is a pre-work briefing essential? A) To complete administrative requirements B) To ensure all parties understand hazards and controls C) To reduce paperwork errors D) To assign overtime

13. What is the MAIN consequence of working without a valid permit? A) Reduced productivity B) Minor warning only C) Immediate work stoppage and possible disciplinary action D) No consequence if no incident occurs

14. What distinguishes a Permit Issuer from a Permit Receiver? A) Issuer performs the work, Receiver supervises B) Issuer authorises and verifies safety controls, Receiver executes the work C) Both have the same responsibilities D) Receiver approves the permit

15. Before issuing a permit, what is the MOST critical step? A) Informing management B) Completing the work schedule C) Conducting a HIRA and identifying controls D) Assigning workers

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