Confined Space

Question 1

ANSI (ASSP Z117.1)

Answer 1

Safety Requirements for Entering Confined Spaces Standard
Covers confined space

Question 2

NIOSH stands for?

Answer 2

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Question 3

What defines a Confined Space?

Answer 3

Large enough and configured in a way a worker can enter and perform work…
Has limited entry and exit options…
Not designed for continuous occupancy…

Question 4

ANSI/ASSP Z117.1

Answer 4

Safety Requirements for Entering Confined Spaces

Question 5

Asphyziation

Answer 5

Deprivation of oxygen that can result in unconsciousness and often death.

Question 6

Permit-Required Confined Space

Answer 6

A space that is:
1) large enough and configured in a way that a worker can bodily enter and perform assigned work;

2) has limited or restricted means of entry or exit;

3) is not designed for continuous occupancy; and,

4) contains an additional hazard, such as a hazardous atmosphere, combustible dust concentration, limited access to fresh air, engulfment potential, an internal configuration hazard, or other serious health hazard.

Question 7

A solid material composed of distinct particles or pieces, regardless of size, shape or chemical composition, which can present a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations

Answer 7

Combustible Dust

Question 8

The act of being trapped by liquid or a fine flowable solid such as sand and being surrounded or covered completely.

Answer 8

Engulfment