HSE Interview Questions for Safety Professionals..

                                                                                                                                                                    

  Dear Friends,

                                I would here are lists of Safety interview questions that you will have Wanted to rehearse and have the answers to prior to your interview. At least With this preparation you might not be taken aback with some of the questions That might be posed. Answering these questions prior to the interview will Entail thinking long and hard about what you want to get across to the Interviewer. The ultimate goal is to be able to convince the interviewer, or A panel of interviewers that you are not only suited for that particular position But that you would be an asset to the company. In all these interview questions You want to appear strong, motivated, driven, with not only individual working Capabilities but abilities for team work or group project. Not only are the Interviewers interested in your skills but also in your personal interaction With people in a casual and professional basis.

However if the interview is so systematic you may face some good questions... Such a questionnaire is Attached for your reference.

After the Written Exam l for facing an interview you have to Be confident. Just don't bother about what you are going to face. Make yours Mindset in such a manner that I am ready to face "Whatever & When it Comes"...

Then mostly in the Interviews you are going to get questions against the answer which you giving to the first or second questions. So it's the tact to divert the interviewer Attention to the subject which you like most or know more...

 Have a look and prepare well for the Interview...

The job interview questions Sample below are used to ask the safety officer and other Safety Manager/ engineer/ Supervisor positions related. You can use them to ask yourself or candidate as Follow...

                 Interview of HSE Staff- Type 1

Contact No:

HSE job Position

Date:

Company Name:

Name:

E-MAIL:

Name :_______________________Data_____________

Score_________________________________________

1). A confined space:                                                             (     )

a.      Allows for continuous human occupancy

b.      Has restricted entry and exit

c.       Is large enough and configured to Allow workers to enter and perform required duties.

d.      Both b and c

2). Confined space hazards include:                                                (     )

a.      Engulfment by materials in the Confined space

b.      Hazardous atmospheres such as oxygen Deficiency or enrichment

c.       Toxic or flammable contaminants

d.      All of the above

3). Excavations over___ feet deep where an oxygen deficiency or other hazardous atmospheres exist, or could be expected to exist, must be tested. (     )                                                                      

a.      Six       b. Five   c. Four           d. Three

4). The oxygen content of oxygen enriched air is:                         (     )

a.      Less than 21 percent

b.      Greater than 21 percent

c.       Less than 19 percent

d.      Greater than 23.5 percent

5). The oxygen content of oxygen deficient air is:                         (     )

a.      Greater than 15 percent

b.      Less than 19.5 percent

c.       Less than 11.5 percent

d.      Less than 15 percent

6). If a confined space has a hazardous atmosphere                                 (     )

a.      Test the air before entering and as Often as necessary

b.      Ventilate the space

c.       Use an appropriate respirator, if Necessary

d.      All of the above

7). Test the air in a confined space for proper oxygen content               (     )

a.      Before you enter

b.      Regularly during your stay

c.       From the top level to the bottom Level

d.      All of the above

8). A ___________ is necessary for the flow of electricity through a Conductor            (     )  

                       

a.      Insulated circuit

b.      Loop

c.       Complete circuit

d.      Consuming device

9). The unit of measure for electromotive force is the _______               (     )

a.      Amp.

b.      Resistance

c.       Ohm

d.      Volt

10). A complete source is made up of a source of electricity, a ______, And a consuming device (like a portable drill              (     )

a. Load   b. Electron   c. Circuit   d. Conductor

11). The severity of an electric shock depends on                          (     )

a.      The path the current takes through The body

b.      How long the body is part of the Electricity

c.       The thickness of insulation on the Wire

d.      Both a and b

12). Circuit protective devices automatically limit or shut off the current flow during   (     )                                                           

a.      A ground fault

b.      An overload

c.       A short circuit

d.      All of the above

13). The two types of grounding are;                                               (     )

a.      Circuit and equipment

b.      Direct and alternating

c.       Supply and return

d.      Positive and negative

14). Fuse and circuit breakers are examples of:                     (     )

a.      Grounding equipment

b.      Circuit protective devices

c.       Electrical equipment grounds

d.      Electrical insulation

15). Live parts of electrical equipment operating at 50 volts for more:  (     )                                                                   

a.      Must be locked out

b.      Must have hazard alert labels

c.       Must be guarded to avoid accidents Contact

d.      All of the above

16). Fire is made up of four basic components including fuel, heat of an Ignition source, ______and a chain reaction                      (     )

a.      Combustion   c.    Wind

b.     Oxygen                     d.    Carbon Monoxide

17). Most fire extinguishers have about_______ seconds of operation time      (     )                                                                                  

a.       2 – 3 seconds c.      3 – 10 seconds

b.      20 – 25 seconds   d.   45 – 50 seconds

18). The best type of the extinguisher to use on combustible material is a class.             (     )                                                                     

a.      Class A            b.    Class B   c.   Class C     d.   Class D

19). What basic safety procedure do you need to know when an emergency Occurs?            (     )                    

a.      How to get to the appropriate exit

b.      Where to get first aid

c.       Where fire extinguisher is located

d.      All of the above

20). Before starting an excavation, the employer must.             (     )

                                                                       

a.      Contact the utility companies Information have about the proposed work.

b.      Wait until the utility companies have Exposed any underground lines

c.       Find the exact location Underground installations

d.      None of the above

21). The competent person must inspect all excavation each day for. (     )

a.      A sign that indicates a cave in is Possible

b.      Failure of protective system

c.       Evidence that a hazardous atmosphere Could develop

d.      All of the above

22). The primary hazard in excavation work is                   (     )

a.      Falls                 b.  Cave-ins

a.      Drowning       d.  Electrocution

23). Materials must be kept at least ______ feet from the edge of the excavation(     )                                               

        a. Six feet                        b. Three feet

        c.  Two feet                       d. Twelve feet

24). Shoring systems support the ___________ of an excavation. (     )

a.      Top      b.   Middle     c.  End             d.   Side          

25). Under OSHA’s fall protection rule for construction, workers must be Protected from fall when they are on walking/working surfaces that are ______ or more above a lower level.(     )

a.      4 feet     b.  6 feet    c. 10 feet    d.   24 feet

26). Conventional fall protection system includes:                        (     )

a.      Guardrail systems controlled access Zones, and scaffolds

b.      Safety net system fall protection Plans, and positioning devices

c.       Personal fall arrest system, warning Line systems, and the body systems

d.      Guardrail systems, safety net Systems and personal fall arrest system.

27). The first thing you should do when you reach an injured or ill A person is               (     )

a.      If you are alone, have someone else Go get help

b.      If you are alone, you must never Leave the victim to get help, even if you are not qualified to provide the Needed first aid

c.       If you are not qualified to give the Needed first aid , you have to leave the victim to get help

d.      Both A and C

28). Personal protective equipment is the __________ defense against any Unexpected hazard.                                                       (     )

a.      First        b.  Last         c.  Best                 d.  Only

29). The MSDS must have all of the following pieces of information except:      (     )                            a. Whether the chemical is a carcinogen

b.      The date of preparation of latest Revision

c.       Identity of chemical as used on its Label

d.      That the chemical was manufactured

30). Ladders or stairways must be provided when the difference in Elevation is _______ inches                                                        (     )

a.      12        b. 15    c. 19   d. 21

31). All ladders must be inspected by a ________ person for visible Defects periodically and after an event that could affect safe use of the Ladder.     (     )

a.    Qualified

b.      Competent

c.       Trained

d.      None of the above

32). You must tag a defective ladder.                                  (     )

a.      Out of service

b.      Not safe

c.       Do not use

d.      Return to manufacture

33). Ehen a portable ladder is used, the angle must be ___ foot out for Each four feet of ladder working height                                     (     )

a.      One                 b.  Two

a.      Three              d.   None of the above

34). A lockout device is a lock. Block, or chain that keeps a switch Valve, or lever in the position                                         (     )

         a. Intermediate             b.  On

          c. Off                                 d. Inverse

35). Tag-out used alone is ______ locking the equipment out .                    (     )

      a.     As effective as                                             

b.      Less effective than

c.       More effective then

d.      Safer than just

36). Any electrical equipment is deactivated for repair, or circuits are shut off, the equipment must be tagged at the point where it can be.                                                                       (     )

a.      Maintained    b. Locked

c.      Lubricated   d.  Energized

37). After servicing of electrical or mechanical equipment is finished.                           (     )

a.     Remove all tools from the area

b.      Remove your lock and tag

c.       Reconnect all sources of energy

d.      All of the above

38). A tag used as lock must have ____ other safety measure that provides a level of safety equal to a lock                                    (     )

a.      One     b. Two c. Three             d. Four

39). If the employee that applied the lock or tag is absent, his/her lock can be removed, in certain circumstances, by a (n):                                                                                            (     )

        a. Authorized person   b.  Qualified person

        c. Supervisor                  d.   Safety Manager

40). Equipment inspection is required _____ your shift

        a. After   b.  Before

        c. During d.  Multiple times throughout

41). A ___ must inspect a sling before it is used                 (     )

a.     Authorized Person

b.      Competent person

c.       Supervisor

d.      Safety Manager

42). When operating a forklift                                             (     )

a.      Never smoke in fueling areas

b.      Place the heaviest part of the load Closest to the backrest

c.       Know the braking capability

d.      All of the above

43). Forklift operators must:                                                (     )

a.      Allow riders on the forklift

b.      Give pedestrians the right of way

c.       Let pedestrians walk under loads

d.      Allow horseplay around forklifts

44). The space between scaffold planks and the platform uprights can be no more than________ wide                                          (     )

a.      Three inches

b.      Two inches

c.       One inch

d.      None of the above

45). Unless guardrails or a personal fall arrest system is used, the front Edge of platforms must not be more than _____ inches from the face of yours Work. For plastering and Lathing the maximum distance is _______ inches.                                                                                    (     )

a.      10,14               b. 14,18                 c. 16,20     d. 20,24

46). Your company’s _____ must check the scaffold connections before you Use a suspension scaffold.                                           (     )

a.     Authorized Person  b.   Vice president

c.     Safety Manager                   d.   Competent person

47). Explosions caused by welding and cutting can occur in areas with;                                    (     )

a.      Flammable liquids

b.      Gases and vapors

c.       Dust

d.      All of the above

48). What are some of the hazards of welding in confined space?                                              (     )

a.      Fire      b.    Explosion

a.      Asphyxiation  d.    All of the above

49). Remove combustible materials at least _____ feet from the welding Work area.  (     )

        a. 15          b. 20  c.  25   d.  35

50). Common welding hazard you could be exposed to include;             (     )

a.     Electric shock And radiation

b.      Drowning

c.       Struck- by hazards

d.      Trench cave in

                 Interview of HSE Staff- Type-2

Please Write key word, summary, highlight point…

Q1. Confined space entry Permit

Could you write a list of confined space area in the construction job site?

And what is prepared to prevent accidents in this area before the start Works?

        A list of confined space Job location (area) in jobsite

1)       _______________________________________     6) ­­­­­­­­____________________________________

2)       _______________________________________     7) ____________________________________

3)       _______________________________________     8) ____________________________________

4)       _______________________________________     9) ____________________________________

5)       _______________________________________     10) ___________________________________

       Action list before starting Work to prevent accident

1)       _______________________________________     6) ____________________________________

2)       _______________________________________     7) ____________________________________

3)       _______________________________________     8) ____________________________________

4)       _______________________________________     9) ____________________________________

5)       _______________________________________     10) ___________________________________

Q2. Fall protection:

Please write the location for fall protection? What kind of work?

1)       ___________________________________              6) _______________________________

2)       ___________________________________              7) _______________________________

3)       ___________________________________              8) _______________________________

4)       ___________________________________              9) _______________________________

5)       ___________________________________              10) ______________________________

How to prevent falls down accidents on site? Countermeasures to fall Protection work

1)       ___________________________________              6) _______________________________

2)       ___________________________________              7) _______________________________

3)       ___________________________________              8) _______________________________

4)       ___________________________________              9) _______________________________

5)       ___________________________________              10) ______________________________

Q: 3 What is meaning of engineering Plan for scaffolding work above (ex: 12m) from working level?

(Before starting work for approval from client)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Q4: Electrical safety a shock hazard…

Exposed junction box wiring, damaged extension cords, and temporary set – Up are some of the electrical hazard construction workers face daily, and Electricity can be exposed you to such dangers as shock, electrocution, fire And explosions.

Could you write what is shock major point for electrical facilities, Equipment, etc.?

1)       __________________________________ 6) _______________________________

2)       __________________________________ 7) _______________________________

3)       __________________________________ 8) _______________________________

4)       __________________________________ 9) _______________________________

5)       __________________________________ 10) ______________________________

Q5: JHA/Risk assessment could you write the Meaning and procedure of JHA and risk assessment?

1.JHA______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

2. Risk assessment _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Q6: Rigging (lifting) for Heavy equipment, during lifting of materials during erection by cranes,

Could you write major an inspection point and check points for lifting (Rigging) work?

1)       ______________________________________                       6) _________________________________

2)       ______________________________________                       7) _________________________________

3)       ______________________________________                       8) _________________________________

4)       ______________________________________                       9) _________________________________

5)       ______________________________________                       10) ________________________________

Q7: Scaffolding work please check point and /or inspection point during a Scaffolding erection    work?

1)       ______________________________________                       6) _________________________________

2)       ______________________________________                       7) _________________________________

3)       ______________________________________                       8) _________________________________

4)       ______________________________________                       9) _________________________________

5)       ______________________________________                       10) ________________________________

Q8: LOCK OUT and use of TAG OUT (L/O. T/O)

Please write key point of procedure for looking for the lockout and tag out System during this work?

1)       ______________________________________                       6) _________________________________

2)       ______________________________________                       7) _________________________________

3)       ______________________________________                       8) _________________________________

4)       ______________________________________                       9) _________________________________

5)       ______________________________________                       10) ________________________________

Q9: MSDS (material safety data sheet)

Please write material for the application of MSDS for sample and what is Exhibited contents on MSDS sheet on hazard area at site?

1)       ______________________________________                       5) _________________________________

2)       ______________________________________                       6) _________________________________

3)       ______________________________________                       7) _________________________________

4)       ______________________________________                       8) _________________________________

Q10: Ladder usage works could you write general safety usage requirements For stairways and ladders?

1)       _____________________________________                          4) ________________________________

2)       _____________________________________                          5) ________________________________

3)       _____________________________________                          6) ________________________________

Q11: Hydrogen sulfide

            Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) May be encountered in many operational areas, the company has developed written Contingency plans for working in areas where H2S is present, please write Precautions for H2S works?

1)       _____________________________________                          5) ________________________________

2)       _____________________________________                          6) ________________________________

3)       _____________________________________                          7) ________________________________

4)       _____________________________________

Q12: What kinds of job area and /or description of critical lift in OSHA Regulation?

1)       _____________________________________                          5) _______________________________

2)       _____________________________________                          6) _______________________________

3)       _____________________________________                          7) _______________________________

4)       _____________________________________                          8) _______________________________

Thank you so much for your cooperation..

Signature                                                                                Time:

NAME (Capital letters):

                 Interview of HSE Staff- Type 3

Date			Date of issue
Time			Originator
Project			Checked by
Participants
NAME	FOR POSITION	COMPANY	CONTACT NO.	SIGNATURE

1.      How many years of experience do you have safety Field?

2.      Who was your previous employer?

3.      What is your field of experience/ specialty like, construction/ oil & Gas/ environment etc?

4.      What is a HSE policy?

5.      What is an accident?

6.      Can you name some types of injuries based on their severity level?

7.      What was your responsibility as a HSE representative in your previous Company?

8.      What trainings you have undergone? Name them.

9.      Have you ever made accident/incident reports? If yes how? What form did You use? And what important points did you mention in the reports?

10.  What is an emergency? And emergency procedure?

11.  Do you know anything about site layout?

12.  What is first aid?

13.  What is a work permit system? Name the examples?

14.  For 5feet deep excavation, what precautionary measures are required if it is loose soil?

15.  Give some examples of hot works?

16.  Name some hazards associated with gas welding?

17.  List scaffolding members from bottom up?

18.  When do you reject a wooden ladder?

19.  How many types of tag in scaffold? Explain briefly.

20.  What information is required prior to working with chemicals?

21.  What is COSHH/CHB of ARAMCO

22.  Before you allow a crane to work, what kind of documents do you require? And do you do visual inspection?

23.  Give some examples of lifting gear, and what do you inspect them for?

24.  For all mechanical heavy equipment before arriving in site for work what is the requirement?

25.  What is the voltage used in there in the construction industry?

26.  Please name some ill health problems associated with vibration?

27.  When do you require ear plugs/ or ear muffs?

28.  How do you stock diesel/ petrol/ chemical in the site?

29.  Have you ever given an induction to work force?

30.  Name some points/ subjects that you will discuss in induction with Workforce.

31.  What HSE files and documents do you maintain in your office?

32.  Give me some examples of confined space?

33.  What is site security?

34.  What is skin irritation? Can you name any chemical that causes skin Irritation?

35.  Do you know a critical lift plan related to lifting?

36.  Tell me something about a different fire extinguisher;

37.  Can you explain something about asbestos?

38.  What are the essential features of permit to work system?

39.  Can you tell me something about radiation, where it is used?

40.  Radiation exposure related-name ill health effects and precaution?

41.  What is health surveillance? Give some examples of work that require Health surveillance?

42.  How do you control dust exposure?

43.  What is PSI? Explain and how it will be calculated?

44.  How does color code has been working for safety?

45.  How many types of LOTO? Explain briefly..

46.  How many types of permit in varying stage of the project? 

47.  How to identify the possible effects on health that may be caused by Working in a hot environment Describe Critical lift Plan?

48.  What did you know about H2S Gas?

49.  How many types of Rigger level for Capacity?

50.  How to Identify the types of hazard that may cause slips or trips at work?

51.  How the following may be used to improve Safety performance within an organization?

52.  Please tell me top 3 mistakes for HSE Officer/Supervisor/Engineer  job and how to solve them?

53.  What have you learned from your previous jobs that related to HSE?

54.  What systems and processes should Be established to achieve a safe and health workplace under your control?

55.  What experience have you had in the development and implementation of strategies to manage the risk of Work-related injuries or illnesses?

56.  How does the health and safety Legislation developed over the previous two decades aim to achieve the Objective of a safe workplace?

57.  From a health and safety Perspective what evidence should be available to demonstrate effective Supervision?

58.  From your previous work The experience can you provide an example of how a supervisor's intervention Resolved a health and safety issue? 

59.  How can you ensure that all staff Understands their health and safety obligations?

60.  What do you see as safety issues That could arise in our particular work environment?

61.  What has been your experience Related to health and safety in your work or student life?

62.  What should you do about a safety Problem affecting you or your colleagues?

63.  Have you ever been involved in a In work situations where someone was violent or potentially violent? If so, what Did you do?

64.  What is the appropriate response For dealing with a body fluid spill?

65.  During your internship Experience, did you encounter employees that disobeyed safety rules? What Happened to that person? Do you agree with the company's actions? Why or why Not? What would you do differently?

66.  How should safety management Policies and activities be communicated internally? Externally?

67.  How do you identify and assess Employee and community expectations and concerns regarding safety management, On an ongoing basis?

68.  What barriers might impede long Term commitment to and progress toward safety management?

69.  How do you feel you can Contribute to the organization by supporting our safety program?

70.  How have you personally demonstrated Your commitment to safety management on the job?

71.  How do you plan to go about Establishing safety management goals, objectives, and targets?

72.  How would you plan to go about Assessing training needs of workers in your area?

73.  Describe the performance measures You would like to use to determine the effectiveness of our safety management System.

74.  Tell me about a hazardous material Of piece of equipment you have worked with. What special procedures did you Follow?

75.  Sometimes people have to bend Safety or security rules in order to get a job done. Give me an example of when You had to do this.

76.  Have you trained others to use safety equipment or procedures? Give me a specific example.

77.  Give me an example of when you were involved in establishing safety standards for your work Group/team/organization. What was your role? What was the result?

78.  How do you go about identifying and assessing employee and community expectations and concerns regarding safety Management on an ongoing basis?

79.  Discuss ways to motivate, reward, Recognize, and retain excellent employees or recognize a major contribution The organization.

80.  Discuss the necessary considerations That must be addressed when developing a corrective action.
81.What is Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR)?

The TRIR is a commonly used lagging indicator that measures a companies Total Recordable Injury Rate and adjust for the number of hours a facility works. It does not matter how many employees there but is a function of the number of recordable injuries and the numbers to hours worked (usually including salary and hourly).

TRIR = (# of Recordable Injuries * 200,000) / # hours worked

The measure is taken over the same period time for the numerator and denominator. The lower the number is better, meaning that the company injury rate is lower.

For example:

If your company has 4 recordable injuries over three months and there were a total of 238,452 hours were worked then the TRIR is:

TRIR = (4*200,000) / 238,420 = 3.36

As the hours worked increase without any more recordables, the TRIR improves - goes down. Each state has average rates by specific industries and lines of work. Your company should have an NAICS code to help find these values to compare.

82.What is Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) ?

The LRIR is a commonly used lagging indicator that measures a companies Lost-Time Injury Rate and adjust for the number of hours a facility works. It does not matter how many employees there but is a function of the number of lost-time injuries and the numbers to hours worked (usually including salary and hourly).

LTIR = (# of Lost-Time Injuries * 200,000) / # hours worked

The measure is taken over the same period time for the numerator and denominator. The lower the number is better, meaning that the company injury rate is lower.

For example:

If your company has 2 lost-time injuries over one year and there were a total of 845,966 hours were worked in that year then the LTIR is:

LTIR = (2*200,000) / 845,966 = 0.47

As the hours worked increase without any more lost-time injuries, the LTIR improves - goes down. Each state has average rates by specific industries and lines of work. Your company should have an NAICS code to help find these values to compare.

NOTE:

If within the United States, your state may require posting of the OSHA 300 log each year in a highly visible location. The definitions of Recordable and Lost-Time injury should be found within your state government websites.

All the very best in advance...

Collection & Written by  M.Ajmal Khan..