Confined Space 418 Flashcards
Confined space
Not intended for continuous occupancy
Has limited openings for entry and exit
Unfavorable natural ventilation
. Toxic or flammable atmosphere.
. Oxygen levels below 19.5 or above 23.5
Is an open top space more than 4 feet deep
First arriving unit
Establish command
Size up the incident
Determine the conditions of the victims prior to entry
Ass that an unlisted confined space has an unsafe atmosphere
Person await arrival of___ before making entry into the confined space
District chief
If there is only one entry exit point ductwork should be placed in the confined space and what should be applied
Positive pressure ventilation
If there are 2 entry exit point what should be placed in the confine space?
Negative and positive pressure
The space should be sufficiently ventilated, so that levels of combustibles do not exceeded?
10% of their lower explosive limit