POM Lesson 1-2

What basic observation should an Operator make with his ears?

• Listen for vibration, walkie-talkie, abnormal noise, housekeeping

• Listen for vibration, radio, abnormal leaks, fire & alarms

• Listen for leaks, radio, abnormal smell, vibration & alarms

• Listen for leaks, walkie-talkie, abnormal noise, vibration & alarms

What basic observation should an Operator make with his nose?

• Smell the inside of a confined space

• Be aware of unusual smells

• Smell the inside of an unmarked drum

• Be aware of lubricating oil leak

Problems on the Plant must be reported immediately either to the Control Room Operator or to Supervisor.

• True

• False

At the end of the shift, a field operator should drain the battery of the walkie-talkie and allow the next shift to charge the battery.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Field operators should always make sure their walkie-talkie is fully charged at the beginning of each shift and check with the Control Room that their radio is operational. If the battery has low power, he should charge them accordingly.

 

List FIVE responsibilities of a field operator when he monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment when at site.

Below are the steps that are required before sending two contractors into a drained kerosene storage tank to do an inspection. Pick out the missing step on what they should include:

STEPS:

1.      Test and monitor the space for hazards.

2.      ________________________________.

3.      Develop plans for rescue and transportation to medical facilities.

4.      Alert the medical facility at your site in advance of confined space entry.

 

• Wait for an unsigned Hot Work Permit

• Check Local Vent line

• Provide a means of communication between the worker in the confined space and an outside hole watch so that help can be summoned quickly

• Smell the inside of the confined space

Most operations must be shutdown or start-up in a any random order

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Most operations must be shutdown or start-up in a specific order!

What will happen if the operator fails to follow the right procedures?

• Oxygen release

• Natural disaster

• Unqualified samples

• Catastrophic release or system failure

What are the other term for “SOP”? List down at least four.