OSHA Confined Spaces Exam Questions
and Answers
A permit-required confined space will often have which of the following hazards? -
Answers -Hazardous atmosphere
Each year, how many confined space deaths and injuries occur? - Answers -Hundreds
Excavation involving vapors and storage tanks are examples of a permit-required
confined scape because both have _____________. - Answers -The potential to contain
hazardous atmospheres
Example of a storage structure in which someone can become trapped or suffocate is: -
Answers -Storage tank with inward-sloping walls
A permit-required confined space may have an interior shape that could: - Answers -
Trap or asphyxiate
What is an employer required to do when a permit space is present at a worksite, even
though employees do not need to enter the space? - Answers -Take steps to prevent
employees from entering the space
According to OSHA standards in Subpart AA, 1926.1204 when must be a written permit
space program be made available to employees or their representatives? - Answers -
Prior to operations
An employer must ensure the following for entry into a permit space: - Answers -Safe
methods for entering and exiting space.
Which of the following is required before entering a confined space? - Answers -
Atmospheric testing
Oxygen deficiency is defined as an atmosphere with less than: - Answers -19.5%
oxygen
Bleeding, ventilation, and flushing are all examples of: - Answers -Confined space
hazard controls
For confined space operations, off-site emergency rescue services: - Answers -May be
used if qualified and trained
and Answers
A permit-required confined space will often have which of the following hazards? -
Answers -Hazardous atmosphere
Each year, how many confined space deaths and injuries occur? - Answers -Hundreds
Excavation involving vapors and storage tanks are examples of a permit-required
confined scape because both have _____________. - Answers -The potential to contain
hazardous atmospheres
Example of a storage structure in which someone can become trapped or suffocate is: -
Answers -Storage tank with inward-sloping walls
A permit-required confined space may have an interior shape that could: - Answers -
Trap or asphyxiate
What is an employer required to do when a permit space is present at a worksite, even
though employees do not need to enter the space? - Answers -Take steps to prevent
employees from entering the space
According to OSHA standards in Subpart AA, 1926.1204 when must be a written permit
space program be made available to employees or their representatives? - Answers -
Prior to operations
An employer must ensure the following for entry into a permit space: - Answers -Safe
methods for entering and exiting space.
Which of the following is required before entering a confined space? - Answers -
Atmospheric testing
Oxygen deficiency is defined as an atmosphere with less than: - Answers -19.5%
oxygen
Bleeding, ventilation, and flushing are all examples of: - Answers -Confined space
hazard controls
For confined space operations, off-site emergency rescue services: - Answers -May be
used if qualified and trained
