Confined Space Rescue

Question 1

Who dies more every year, rescuers or victims in a confined space?

Answer 1

Rescuers

Question 2

Confined space is governed by who?

Answer 2

Cal OSHA

Question 3

Fine for breaking confined space regulations

Answer 3

$10,000

6 years in prison

Question 4

Confined space hazard types (4)

Answer 4

Atmospheric
Environmental
Physical/mechanical
Psychological

Question 5

Examples of atmospheric hazards in confined space

Answer 5

O2 below 19.5 or above 23.5
Flammable gas/vapor about 10% LEL
Any toxic contaminate above OSHA limits
Air born combustible/dust limiting visibility 5’
Any IDLH

Question 6

Example of Physical/Mechanical hazard in confined space

Answer 6

Engulfment 
Mechanical equipment
Corrosive metals
Radiation
Falling dirt/debris

Question 7

Examples of environmental hazard in confined space

Answer 7

Heat, cold, insects, vermin snakes

Also can be molds

Question 8

Example of psychological hazards in confined space

Answer 8

Claustrophobia

Any other fear

Question 9

Options for non entry rescue in confined space

Answer 9

Ladder into the space
Local air
No slip clip (17’ pole w/ locking carabiner)

Question 10

Confined space rescue group consists of…

Answer 10

-Entry team leader
Entry team (back up entry team)
Attendant
Rigging team
-Air Supply Manager
Ventilation Team
Line tender
Air resources (Air Officer)

Question 11

Who authorizes the rescue permit

What form is that?

Answer 11

Entry Team leader

505

Question 12

How many line tenders per attendant

Answer 12

1 line tender per attendant

Question 13

Are truck company fans used for ventilation

Answer 13

No they are not intrinsically safe

Question 14

of light sources in a confined space and what are they

Answer 14

3

Little ed
Head lamp
Glow sticks

Question 15

What are tag lines used for in confined space

Answer 15

Location of patient
Furthest location traveled
Travel route
Used to communicate OATH

Question 16

What does OATH stand for

Answer 16

O-one pull means okay
A-two pulls means advance
T-three pulls means take up slack
H-four pulls means help

Question 17

5 phases of confined space

PAPET

Answer 17

Preparation
Assessment 
Pre entry 
Entry
Termination

Question 18

Engine company list of responsibilities when first on scene of confined space?

Answer 18

Type of confined space (permit)
Need for additional resources 
Hazards
# of patients (what they were doing)
Contact w/ patient if possible 
Exclusion zone/site control
Monitor space
Non entry rescue
Start entry permit (505)