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  1. Question 1

    A broken hand rail at the bottom of a ladder in a cargo tank is to be cropped and a replacement length welded in place. Which of the following "permits to work" will be required before this job can be started? Select all applicable answers:
    • A "Hot Work Permit".
    • An "Enclosed Space Entry" permit.
    • A "Permit to Work Aloft".
    • A permit to "Work over the Side".
    • No permit will be required.

  2. Question 2

    Who is responsible for ensuring that adequate arrangements are provided for contractors or work gangs, temporarily employed on-board, to understand and comply with all relevant safe working practices?
    • The Master.
    • The Superintendent.
    • The Contractor.
    • The Shore supervisor.

  3. Question 3

    A damaged bracket in cargo tank 1 port is to be cut away and replaced. The vessel is at sea and is not inerted. Although not loaded, there are some slops in cargo tank 1 starboard. What must happen to these slops before work can start?
    • The slops must be transferred to a non-adjacent tank, at least 30 metres from the location at which the hot work is taking place and securely isolated.
    • Tank 1 starboard should be securely sealed and water run continuously across the deck whilst the hot work repair is taking place.
    • Provided the tank lids are securely closed and all valves closed, it is not necessary to do anything with the slops.
    • The slops can remain in cargo tank 1 starboard but the tank must be isolated from both the Inert Gas main and the cargo piping system while the hot work is being carried out.

  4. Question 4

    A hot work modification is to be carried out in the middle of the after transverse bulkhead of an engine room spare gear store. Which of the following could be at risk of damage directly on the other side of the bulkhead in the fitter's workshop? Select all applicable answers:
    • Paint.
    • Wooden shelving.
    • Welding electrodes, contained in a plastic wallet, stored on the wooden shelves.
    • Electrical cables on the opposite transverse bulkhead of the fitter's workshop.
    • The electric light fittings on the deck head in the fitter's workshop.
    • Spare small bore air and hydraulic hoses hanging in racks on the adjacent longitudinal bulkhead in the fitter's workshop.

  5. Question 5

    A hot work repair is required on a pipeline on the deck of a tanker. The first available flange at which the pipeline can be disconnected and isolated is a long way aft, just in front of the pump room. What recommended precaution will you follow while the repair is being carried out?
    • Continuously through-ventilating the pipeline with fresh air and monitoring the exhausting air for hydrocarbon vapour.
    • Flushing the pipeline continuously with fresh water.
    • Periodically blowing through the pipeline with inert gas and monitoring for oxygen content of at least 15 %.

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Hot Work is a CBT test with 72 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: cargo tank, work repair, risk assessment, engine room, minimum distance, safety precautions, hot, applicable.

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