Confined Spaces

To safely enter a confined space, the entrant must familiarize themselves with the ___ as well as keeping in direct close contact with the attendant.

-Work to be performed

What is the most important part when performing a confined space entry?

- Communication

What is the meat and potatoes for a written Confined Space Program?

-Confined Space Master Entry Plan

The most common toxic chemicals in confirned spaces are __ and Carbon Dioxide.

- Hydrogen Sulfide

Before any Confined Space operation can begin supervisors must estabilish a __.

- Written Confined Space Program

T o False: Before any worker can enter a confined spac, they must be briefed on al procedures, safeguards, and emergency egress procedure.

-True

What must be referenced to find the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for confined space entry?

-Master Entry Plan

According to the Mine Safety Appliance (MSA) guidelines, atmospheric testing devices require calibration every __.

- 6 Months

To enter a permit-required confined space, you must have an authorization in place that will be outlined in your ___.

-Master Entry Plan (MEP)

To safely enter a confined space, the entrant must familiarize themselves with the __ as well as keeping in direct close contact with the attendant.

-Master Entry Plan

Confined space operation communication may be __.

-verbal and written

Which hazard control method is where you wuold have permanently installed equipment for confined space operations?

-Engineering Controls

The confined space __ must ensure that all the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and in serviceable condition.

-Supervisor

Who is responsible for completeing the Confined Space Entry Permit?

-Supervisor

Which is the best way to remove hazards from a confined space?

-Engineering Controls

To get an authorization, the worker must notify their __ to start the process.

- supervisor

T o F: The Emergency Rescue Teams must be Fire Department personnel only.

- False

What is required by regulation when a confined space is designate as permit-required and could be inadvertently entered?

-Signs

What agency is not an approving authority for the Master Entry Plan?

-Wing Commander

T o F: Safe oxygen content levels are between 19.5 and 23.5 percent.

- True

A __ confined space is dangerous to enter due to a hazardous atmosphere or a potention engulfment.

-permit-required

T o F: Liquids or solids can flow into the confined space causing drowning, suffocation, burns and other injuries.

-True

When may the attendent leave during a confined space entry?

-When properly relieved by a qualified attendant

The supervisor will ensure all that the workers invovled have the proper training and ___.

-Certificates

Barriers and __ can be used to prevent entry of unauthorized personnel.

-Signs

What should always be up to date on your Atmospheric Testing Meter?

-Calibration

Completed permits will be kept on file for __ year(s).

-1 year.

T o F: The attendant can be authroized to perform multiple duties while attending a confined space entry if it does not interfere with their primary duties.

-True

Who is the last person to sign the permite to close it out?

-Entry Supervisor

T o F: Excessive heat is not a hazard to worry about in Confined Space Operations.

-False

The supervisor will ensure that all the workers involved have the proper training and __.

-Certifications

What is the least preferred method to control confined space hazards?

-Personal Protective Equipment

What duty(s) should the standby worker be trained in?

-All positions