Confined Space - First Responder

Question 1

Confined Space means a space that meets all three of the following requirements:

Answer 1

1. Large enough so that an employee can enter
2. Has limited or restricted means for entry/exit
3. Not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

Question 2

The Federal OSHA interpretation defined “limited or restricted means for entry/exit” as

Answer 2

Needing to use all your limbs to enter the confined space

Question 3

A permit Required Confined Space has one or more of the following characteristics:

Answer 3

1. Contains a hazardous atmosphere
2. Contains material with potential for engulfing an entrance.
3. Has internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped by inwardly converging walls.
4. Contains any other recognized serious safety hazard.

Question 4

Under no circumstances should any Okc FD personnel responding to a confined space incident enter the area to attempt victim rescue unless______

Answer 4

You have proper training in the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146

Permit-required Confined Spaces.

Question 5

A _____ confined space does not contain or with respect to atmospheric hazards, have the potential to contain any hazard capable of causing death or harm.

Answer 5

Non-Permitted Confined Space

Question 6

The hazards involved in a confined space are divided into what two groups?

Answer 6

Atmospheric
&
Non-atmospheric hazards

Question 7

OSHA has reviewed injury and fatality statistics and identified ______ as the leading cause of deaths and injuries that occur in confined spaces.

Answer 7

Atmospheric hazards

Question 8

What is the Initial Response for a Confined Space Rescue?

Answer 8

Engine
Rescue Ladder
Rescue 8
Haz-mat 5
District Officer

Question 9

When the Rescue Officer determines that more equipment is needed to handle the Incident _____ will be requested through the IC.

Answer 9

Heavy 8

KEY WORD*** EQUIPMENT

Question 10

Upgraded Rescue Personnel Response:

If the Rescue Officer determines that more rescue personnel are need on scene they will be requested through the IC___

Answer 10

Rescue Personnel that are US&R trained will be sent to the scene by the Deputy Chief or his designee

KEY WORD***** PERSONNEL