CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS EXAM 3
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS.
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
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
For a PRCS program what is the minimum amount of attendants needed for the duration
of an entry operation?
At least 1
For a PRCS program, how many reviews of a Confined Space are needed in a year and
how many confined space entries are reviewed?
1. Single annual review
2. Covering all entries during a 12 month period
3. If there are no entries, no need for a review
When talking about a permit system, how long should the duration of the permit be?
The duration may not exceed the time required to complete the assigned task of the job identified
on the permit
What are the duties of entry supervisors?
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS.
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
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
For a PRCS program what is the minimum amount of attendants needed for the duration
of an entry operation?
At least 1
For a PRCS program, how many reviews of a Confined Space are needed in a year and
how many confined space entries are reviewed?
1. Single annual review
2. Covering all entries during a 12 month period
3. If there are no entries, no need for a review
When talking about a permit system, how long should the duration of the permit be?
The duration may not exceed the time required to complete the assigned task of the job identified
on the permit
What are the duties of entry supervisors?
