Guess the Violation Quiz – Oil & Gas Edition

1?? A worker is seen using a wrench near a pressurized pipeline connection without verifying pressure levels or locking out the system.

What potential violation is happening?

a) PPE Violation

b) Line Breaking Procedure Violation

c) Fall Protection Violation

d) Hot Work Violation

2?? A storage tank is being refilled, and a worker is smoking a cigarette 20 feet away from the operation.

What safety rule is being violated?

a) No Smoking Policy

b) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

c) Confined Space Entry Violation

d) Equipment Calibration Violation

3?? A drilling rig worker enters a confined space without atmospheric testing or a permit.

Which violation is occurring?

a) Work at Height Violation

b) Confined Space Entry Violation

c) Gas Detection Violation

d) Chemical Spill Violation

4?? A maintenance worker is observed working near flammable chemicals without grounding or bonding containers.

Which hazard is being ignored?

a) Static Electricity & Fire Hazard

b) Overhead Crane Safety Violation

c) Ergonomic Risk Factor

d) Respiratory Protection Violation

5?? A team is performing hot work (welding, grinding) near an area where hydrocarbon vapors are detected without a proper gas test.

What is the major violation here?

a) Fire Watch Violation

b) Hot Work Permit Violation

c) Machine Guarding Violation

d) Electrical Safety Violation