Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
How many confined spaces deaths would be rescuers (secondary entries)?
A
60%
2
Q
How many fatalities were documented in five years what was the yearly average?
A
458 and 92
3
Q
When do humans become impaired when oxygen levels drop below?
A
19%
4
Q
What is a confined space?
A
Large enough for a person to enter, restricted entry or exit and not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
5
Q
What does NIOSH require before entering a confined space?
A
Permit or checklist
6
Q
Five phases that confined space is broken down into?
A
- Preparation
- Assessment
- Pre-entry operations
- Entry and rescue operations
- Termination
