Sana’a University Final Exam – Elective 1 (Industrial

Faculty of Engineering Safety)

Department of Electrical 27/8/2016 09:00 – 12:00
Engineering
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Question No. 1: Multi-Choice – Select the Correct Answer (20 Marks)

1 What increases the risk of accidents involving electricity at your workplace?

(a) (b) (c) (d)
The use of The use of spark-free The use of uninsulated None of them.
chargeable tools. tools. tools.
2 Burns caused by electric current are almost always:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
First-degree Second-degree Third-degree Fourth-degree
3 Job safety analysis is to be conducted for:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Jobs that are new Complex Jobs. Jobs with highest rates All of the above (a+b+c).
to the operation. of injury or illness.
4 What is the meaning of the acronym PDCA cycle in the context of safety management systems?
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Plan – Done - Process – Development Process – Deming – Plan – Do – Check - Act.
Cycle - Analysis. – Cycle - Action. Cycle - Analysis.
5 For Industrial Safety Personal Protective Equipment are Defense Line number:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
One. Two. Three. Four.

Question No. 2: Answer with True  or False  (20 Marks)

1 Accidents can not be prevented but can be controlled.
2 The Risk Assessment Matrix is a tool used to assess the occupational health services (OHS) in workplace.

3 Use of rubber insulating equipment and insulated tools when working near energized conductors protects
against electric shock.

4 Electrical appliances of Class I type are usually fitted with a 2-pin mains plug.

5 Workers should take showers or wash hands and face thoroughly at the end of their shifts when handling
toxic or irritating materials.

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 Sana’a University Final Exam – Elective 1 (Industrial
Faculty of Engineering Safety)
Department of Electrical 27/8/2016 09:00 – 12:00
Engineering
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Question 3 (10 Marks)
Below are actions performed by Employers, Supervisors or Workers to help prevent infection and keep the
workplace safe. Insert a“” in the appropriate cell(s). Select all that apply.

Employer Supervisor Worker

Preparing health and safety policies.
Providing and maintaining Personal Protective Equipment.
Ensuring that Personal Protective Equipment is used if needed.
Reporting if Personal Protective Equipment is not available in the
right size.

Question 4: Fill-in/Solve the following Safety Equations: (20 Marks)

a) Safety = ………………………………….. b) Likelihood × Severity = ………………...…

c) Engineering Controls + Personal Protective d) Unsafe working conditions + Unsafe acts =

…………………………………………………………………………..
Equipment – Administrative Controls =
………………………….…

Question 5 (30 Marks)

a) What are electrical accidents?
b) What are the leading causes of electrical accidents?
c) Can electrical accidents be controlled? If 'YES', how?

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Sana’a University Final Exam – Elective 1 (Industrial
Faculty of Engineering Safety)
Department of Electrical 27/8/2016 09:00 – 12:00
Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________