OSHA Confined Spaces UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

OSHA Confined Spaces UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A permit-required confined space will often have which of the following hazards? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hazardous atmosphere



Each year, how many confined space deaths and injuries occur? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hundreds


Excavation involving vapors and storage tanks are examples of a permit-required confined scape
because both have _____________. - CORRECT ANSWER - The potential to contain
hazardous atmospheres


Example of a storage structure in which someone can become trapped or suffocate is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Storage tank with inward-sloping walls


A permit-required confined space may have an interior shape that could: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Prior to operations


An employer must ensure the following for entry into a permit space: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safe methods for entering and exiting space.