Confined Space Entry And ISS

Question 1

Define Search

Answer 1

An entry or intrusion by a government agent on a quest for evidence into an area where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy

Question 2

Define Reasonable Suspicion

Answer 2

The belief by a reasonable and prudent person based on articulable facts that something has happened

Question 3

Define Probable Cause

Answer 3

The level of suspicion that would cause a reasonable and prudent person, given the overall circumstances, to believe a crime has been committed

Question 4

Define Private Space

Answer 4

Any space with a reasonable expectation of privacy/ any space that is not a common space

Question 5

Two prong test for private space

Answer 5

1. Is there a reasonable expectation or privacy

2. And is that expectation reasonable

Question 6

Define Confined Space

Answer 6

Any space not designed for continuous human occupancy and have limited means of entry or exit and restricted ventilation (fuel tanks, sealed compartments, bilges)

Question 7

Confined Space Policy

Answer 7

Boarding personnel must not enter any confined or enclosed spaces that are likely to have atmospheric hazards such as oxygen depletion, flammable gases or other toxic gases until they have been cleared

Question 8

Characteristics of confined spaces

Answer 8

• large enough for a person to enter and preform work
• limited/restricted means for entry or exit
• is not designed for continuous human occupancy

Question 9

Define Enclosed Space

Answer 9

Any space other than a confined space that is enclosed by bulkheads or over head

Question 10

People who can deem a confined space clean

Answer 10

• Certified industrial hygienist
• Marine chemist
• Gas free engineer
• Competent person (defined by 29 CFR 1915.4)

Question 11

Define ISS

Answer 11

The initial safety sweep is comducted to identify any safety hazards that may exist and ensure the seaworthiness of the vessel being boarded

Question 12

When does a boarding team conduct an ISS

Answer 12

At the start of every boarding

Question 13

What is the difference between an ISS and a search

Answer 13

An ISS is not an intrusion of an area or privacy, an ISS is a general check on a vessel looking for safety hazards while a search you would be looking for evidence

Question 14

Define ESS

Answer 14

An ESS may be conducted only when reasonable suspicion exists that there is a particular hazard that may threaten the boarding team

Question 15

What are you searching for during an ESS

Answer 15

• Safety Hazards (in the immediate area of the hazard)
• Unaccountable for personnel (all person sized spaces)
• Weapons (in the immediate area)

Question 16

S.M.A.C.

Answer 16

Stop
Move away
Alert
Close off

Question 17

CG’s PRD Policy

Answer 17

All boarding team members must wear a personal radiation detector at all times on board another vessel

Question 18

What is plain view discovery

Answer 18

When an officer is lawfully present in an area and comes into contact with something that is immediately apparent as evidence

Question 19

2 prong test to determine plain view discovery

Answer 19

Lawfully in a space

Something immediately apparent as evidence

Question 20

Alaways remember to finish ISS after ESS

Answer 20

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Question 21

Two prong test for Rights Advice

Answer 21

Interrogation

Custody