T.R. Consulting, Inc.
Confined Space Training
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NAME:
DATE:
True or False
1)___In the confined space accident review, the worker painting the tank interior
was killed when a non-explosion-proof light caused the flammable atmosphere within
the tank to ignite
2)___In the confined space accident review, air quality was tested
prior to the accidents in most of the cases presented
3)___In the confined space accident review, the proper number of workers
were present prior to the accidents in most of the cases presented
4)___In the confined space accident review, proper emergency rescue equipment
was present prior to the accidents in most of the cases presented
5)___Rescuers are always well prepared for confined
space rescues and are seldom victims in confined space incidents
6)___In the confined space accident review, the father and son
inspecting the seals in the floating roof tanks had insufficient ability to communicate
7)___In the confined space accident review, the worker outside the tank which was
being painted should have used a fall arresting system to prevent injury from potential falls
8)___In the confined space accident review, all of the accidents could
have been easily prevented through proper training and planning
Multiple Choice
9)
Level A personal protective equipment: a) the highest level of
respiratory protection b) isolation of
the body from the external environment
c) work uniform offering no special respiratory protection d) may require the use of a filter type
respirator e) both a and b
10)
Level B personal protective equipment: a) the highest level of
respiratory protection b) isolation of
the body from the external environment
c) work uniform offering no special respiratory protection d) may require the use of a filter type
respirator e) both a and d
11)
Level C personal protective equipment: a) the highest level of
respiratory protection b) isolation of
the body from the external environment
c) work uniform offering no special respiratory protection d) may require the use of a filter type
respirator e) both b and c
12)
Level D personal protective equipment: a) the highest level of
respiratory protection b) isolation of
the body from the external environment
c) work uniform offering no special respiratory protection d) may require the use of a filter type
respirator e) both a and b
True or False
13)___ Ventilation is one way to make an area
safer when toxic or flammable vapors are present
14)____Instruments used for testing the
atmosphere within a confined space where gasoline might be present must be
explosion proof or intrinsically safe, properly calibrated, and appropriate for
the expected hazard.
15)____Oxygen levels of 17.5% must be obtained
prior to allowing personnel to enter a confined space.
16)____Readings on a combustible gas indicator
must read at least .5 (50%) of the lower flammable limit (LFL) for a work area
to be safe.
Multiple Choice
17)____The three elements necessary for a fire
or explosion hazard to exist. a)Earth, Wind and Fire b)Fuel, Source of
ignition, Oxygen (air) c) Gasoline, Cigarette lighter, Fumes d) Vapors, Source
of ignition, nitrogen
Place the following tests in the proper order
for determining the atmospheric hazards within an UST or excavation prior to
entry.
18)____Measurement
for flammable vapors and gasses
19)____Measurement
of individual toxic elements
20)____Measurement
of oxygen content in air
Multiple Choice
21)____An excavation must be evaluated by a
qualified person prior to entry when the excavation is greater than - a) 3 feet
deep b) 4 feet deep c) 6 feet deep d) 7 feet deep
22)____Excavation edges greater than 5 feet
in height must be
a) sloped or shored b) carefully watched
c)filled with gravel d) at least 6 feet apart
23) An atmosphere containing less than ____%
of oxygen is considered to be oxygen deficient. a) 11% b) 6% c) 19.5% d) 23.75%
24) The _________ is the lowest concentration
of a flammable vapor necessary to sustain combustion. a) lower explosive limit
b) lower flammable limit c) either a or b
above depending on the location of the vapors d) there is no name for it
True or False
25)___ Air supplied respirators supplied by an oil lubricated
compressor require that carbon monoxide levels be monitored
26)___When air is supplied to a respirator by an oil lubricated
compressor, monitoring of the compressor temperature is unnecessary to ensure
the quality of breathing air
27)___Combustible gas indicator readings need
to remain at or below 10% LEL/LFL during entry and hot work
28)___ Personal protective equipment which
becomes contaminated must be either discarded or thoroughly decontaminated
prior to reuse
29)___ Equipment used on site which becomes
contaminated can be cleaned at the shop when there is more time available
Multiple Choice
30)____Emergency response plans must be
rehearsed at least how often? a) Once per day b) once per week c) once
per month d) once per year
True or False
31)___ Emergency response rehearsals need to
be as realistic as possible without actually exposing workers to real hazards
32)___ Written procedures for response to
likely emergencies need to be developed
33)___ Fire extinguishers must be
periodically certified, regularly checked to assure a full charge, and of a
proper type for the kind(s) of fires which might occur on site
34)____While personnel are located in a
confined space, the atmosphere within the confined space is to be monitored
constantly a readings recorded periodically.
35)____Standby personnel (attendants) are to be present at
the entrance to an occupied confined space and must remain in communication
with his/her "buddy" within the confined space.
Multiple Choice
36)____which of the following does not
describe a confined space? a) limited access b) limited natural ventilation c)
limited working space d) an area designed for human occupancy
37)____At what point is a person considered
to have entered a confined space? a) When his head and shoulders enter b) When
any part of his body enters c) When his whole body is inside d) When his head
passes into it
38)____Is an attendant (standby person)
allowed to enter the confined space? a)
yes b) no c) on limited occasions d) the attendant is already in the confined
space
39)____When is a mechanical means for
retrieving a person from a
confined space via lifelines and harnesses
required? a) always
b) during rescue c) when the depth of the
space is greater than 5 feet d) never
True or False.
40)____Confined spaces may have limited
access.
41)____Confined spaces never present hazards
from falling objects.
42)____Confined spaces may have limited
ventilation.
43)____Confined spaces may have limited
working space.
44)____Confined spaces never have slippery
surfaces.
45)____A large excavation could never have the same types of hazards found in
confined spaces.
Multiple Choice.
46)___How often is a confined space required
to be ventilated? a) prior to
entry b)continuously during entry c) after reclassification to non- permit status d) all of the above e)
a&b above only
47)___When is a lifeline and harness
required? a) always b)
in permit required confined spaces at all times c) when the depth of the confined space from entrance to lowest
point is greater than 4 feet d)
during initial investigation of the confined space
48)___A confined space permit is issued
by? a) a qualified person on site
b) the local fire department c) the facility owner d) OSHA
49)___A space which does not meet the
criteria used to define a confined space may? a) be entered without any special precautions b) be considered safe c) may contain the same types of hazards
common to confined spaces d) requires
special training prior to starting work.
50)___The completed confined space permit
must be turned in to? a) the facility
manager b) OSHA c) someone designated by my company d) no one