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Question 1

Historically, __?__ of the fatalities that occur during a confined space rescue are the attendants who enter the confined space to perform the rescue.

Answer 1

60%

Question 2

A space that is designed for periodic entry by employees under normal operating conditions is a(n) __?__ space.

Answer 2

enclosed

Question 3

A manhole is an example of a __?__.

Answer 3

confined space

Question 4

All permit required confined spaces have converging walls.

Answer 4

false

Question 5

Enclosed entry procedures and rescue must be practiced at least every __?__.

Answer 5

12 months

Question 6

Training in enclosed spaces is restricted to work crews only.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

The number of people required to be trained in first-aid and CPR per entrant team is __?__.

Answer 7

1

Question 8

The rope used to extract a victim during a confined space rescue must be __?__.

Answer 8

flame retardant

Question 9

All rescue equipment used in confined spaces must meet the same standard, ANSI 136.5.

Answer 9

false

Question 10

Hazards in a manhole must be eliminated prior to __?__.

Answer 10

removing the cover on a man hole

Question 11

A monitor used to check a manhole should be able to check for the percentage of __?__ in a manhole.

Answer 11

oxygen content

Question 12

When checking a manhole with a monitor, checks should be made at a minimum of __?__ levels.

Answer 12

3

Question 13

When a monitoring meter takes a reading from a manhole, the reading must be sent off to ascertain the true value recorded.

Answer 13

false

Question 14

An instrument used to check the atmosphere in an enclosed space must be calibrated to within plus or minus __?__.

Answer 14

10%

Question 15

OSHA specifies 12 air changes must take place in an enclosed space prior to allowing employees to enter.

Answer 15

false

Question 16

The attendant is allowed to enter a confined space to help with the work under certain circumstances.

Answer 16

true

Question 17

Ideally, all entrants should wear a(n) __?__.

Answer 17

full body harness

Question 18

Oxygen content in a space must be between __?__ and __?__.

Answer 18

19.5 to 23.5%

Question 19

In order to operate the gas monitor that is to be used in permit-required confined spaces, you must be __?__.

Answer 19

certified

Question 20

In a facility such as a power plant, the __?__ must be notified prior to making a confined space entry.

Answer 20

emergency and rescue services

Question 21

The key phrase that differentiates an enclosed space from a confined space is “entry under __?__ conditions”.

Answer 21

normal operating

Question 22

Cables and hangers in a vault make convenient steps when climbing into or out of a vault.

Answer 22

false

Question 23

Two existing conditions under which an attendant would not be allowed to enter a confined space to help with work are if the confined space is in an area where there are hazards such as traffic, and if concentrations of flammable vapors are present.

Answer 23

true