Confined Space Awareness Questions With Complete Solutions

Confined Space Awareness Questions With
Complete Solutions

What percentage of Confined Space fatalities are Would-Be Rescuers? 60%




What is the percentage and main cause of death for would-be rescuers? Hazardous

Atmosphere, 65%




For the code of federal regulations, what is the code for permit required confined spaces?

Section 29 CFR 1910.146: for general industry


Fed/OSHA




What are the 4 agencies that set regulations affecting confined spaces? Fed/OSHA


Cal/OSHA

ANSI: American National Standards Institute

NIOSH: Nat'l Institute For Occupational Safety and Health




For Cal/OSHA what indicates the General Industry Safety Orders (GISO)? Title 8, Article

8

Sections 5156, 5157, 5158

, Confined Space Awareness Questions With
Complete Solutions

Define confined space. 1. A space large enough for a person to enter


2. Limited or restricted entry/exit

3. Not designed for continuous occupancy

Note: only addresses the configuration of the space only




Define permit required confined space. 1. The definition of a confined space


2. an actual or potential hazard




Define a reclassified permit required confined space. 1. Previously permit required;

however, it is proven that all hazards are eliminated (venting doesn't count)




Define a C5 Confined Space. 1. Potentially Hazardous atmosphere only (no other hazards)

and that hazard can be eliminated with continuous forced air ventilation




What is the order in which once tests for atmospheric hazards (3)? 1. O2


2. Combustible vapors and gases

3. Toxic vapors and gases