Technical Rescue (Confined Space)
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 - CORRECT ANSWER - Permit Required Confined Spaces
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 - CORRECT ANSWER - Control of Hazardous Energy
(Lockout/Tagout)
AFI 91-203 - CORRECT ANSWER - Chapter 23, Confined Spaces
NFPA 1006 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional
Qualifications
NFPA 1500 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard for Fire Department Occupations Safety
and Health Program
NFPA 1983 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for
Emergency Services
Define Confined Spaces - CORRECT ANSWER - Any space that is large enough and
configured enough so that a worker can bodily enter and preformed assigned work, but has a
restricted means for entry or exit. Is not designed for continuous human occupancy.
How many routine spaces are classified as "Permit Spaces" - CORRECT ANSWER -
There are 12 routine types of spaces. Based on opening size, configuration and accessibility.
Opening sizes are classified in two distinct types.. - CORRECT ANSWER - those greater
than 24" and those smaller than 24"
, Configuration refers to two types of openings - CORRECT ANSWER - openings being
round(circle) or angular(square)
Passage into a space refers to - CORRECT ANSWER - angle of entry being, Vertical or
Horizontal
Approach to the space refers to - CORRECT ANSWER - the openings height being
elevated or non-elevated.
An elevated portal height req. - CORRECT ANSWER - four feet or higher
How often is training required in permit spaces? - CORRECT ANSWER - Annual training
is required
Hazards are classified into two ways.. - CORRECT ANSWER - General and site specific
(jurisdiction)
General Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - hazards that are expected such as, limited
ingress points or hazardous atmospheres.
Site Specific (Jurisdiction) - CORRECT ANSWER - Hazards that present unique
challenges that are present to that specific location.
Atmospheric Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - pose the greatest hazards to rescuers since
there are so many variables.
Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres - CORRECT ANSWER - level greater than 23.5%
Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres - CORRECT ANSWER - level less than 19.5%
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 - CORRECT ANSWER - Permit Required Confined Spaces
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 - CORRECT ANSWER - Control of Hazardous Energy
(Lockout/Tagout)
AFI 91-203 - CORRECT ANSWER - Chapter 23, Confined Spaces
NFPA 1006 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional
Qualifications
NFPA 1500 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard for Fire Department Occupations Safety
and Health Program
NFPA 1983 - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for
Emergency Services
Define Confined Spaces - CORRECT ANSWER - Any space that is large enough and
configured enough so that a worker can bodily enter and preformed assigned work, but has a
restricted means for entry or exit. Is not designed for continuous human occupancy.
How many routine spaces are classified as "Permit Spaces" - CORRECT ANSWER -
There are 12 routine types of spaces. Based on opening size, configuration and accessibility.
Opening sizes are classified in two distinct types.. - CORRECT ANSWER - those greater
than 24" and those smaller than 24"
, Configuration refers to two types of openings - CORRECT ANSWER - openings being
round(circle) or angular(square)
Passage into a space refers to - CORRECT ANSWER - angle of entry being, Vertical or
Horizontal
Approach to the space refers to - CORRECT ANSWER - the openings height being
elevated or non-elevated.
An elevated portal height req. - CORRECT ANSWER - four feet or higher
How often is training required in permit spaces? - CORRECT ANSWER - Annual training
is required
Hazards are classified into two ways.. - CORRECT ANSWER - General and site specific
(jurisdiction)
General Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - hazards that are expected such as, limited
ingress points or hazardous atmospheres.
Site Specific (Jurisdiction) - CORRECT ANSWER - Hazards that present unique
challenges that are present to that specific location.
Atmospheric Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - pose the greatest hazards to rescuers since
there are so many variables.
Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres - CORRECT ANSWER - level greater than 23.5%
Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres - CORRECT ANSWER - level less than 19.5%
