Confined Space Terminology

Question 1

Attendant

Answer 1

Personal stationed outside a permit space that assesses the status of the entrant.

Question 2

Entrant

Answer 2

Personal that enters the confined space

Question 3

Confined Space

Answer 3

Limited means of entry or exit

Question 4

Entry Confined Space Permit

Answer 4

1) The supervisor must sign it, 2) The permit is only valid for one day. 3) Has to be on file.

Question 5

Supervisor

Answer 5

Must be trained and experienced with the work site, and hazards of the worksite and confined space.

Question 6

Permit Required Confined Space

Answer 6

An area that has been evaluated and found to contain potential hazards, the site will now require written authorization for entry.

Question 7

Acute

Answer 7

Happens instantly.

Question 8

Chronic

Answer 8

Develops slowly.

Question 9

Oxygen Hazard

Answer 9

Too much oxygen creates a greater risk of fire or explosion and too little oxygen leads to suffocation.

Question 10

Flammable Atmosphere

Answer 10

Contains flamble gasses.

Question 11

Toxic Atmosphere

Answer 11

Contains toxic gasses.

Question 12

IDLH

Answer 12

Immediate danger to life or health.

Question 13

Oxygen Enriched Atmosphere

Answer 13

Area that contains more oxygen then the abient air. Any area that contains over 23% oxygen is an OEA.

Question 14

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere

Answer 14

Area that contains less oxygen then the abient air. Any area that contains under 19.5% oxygen is an ODA.

Question 15

Air Monitor

Answer 15

Used to determine air quality.

Question 16

Vapor Density

Answer 16

Weight of gas or air compaired to abient air.

Question 17

Ambient Air

Answer 17

Regular air, has a density of 1. If the volume is above 1 the gas is heavier and if below 1 the gas is lighter.

Question 18

Exhaust Fan

Answer 18

Mechanical device used to suck or blow air in or out.

Question 19

Energy Sources

Answer 19

Electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, hydraulic, pneumatic.

Question 20

Lockout

Answer 20

Placement of a lock on a device that stops personal from using the device.

Question 21

Tag Out

Answer 21

A warning label placed on a device to stop overs from using it.

Question 22

Blanking

Answer 22

Used to seal off the end of pipe. Is bolted on.

Question 23

Blinding

Answer 23

Same as blanking but has handle and is installed between pipe flanges.

Question 24

Respirator

Answer 24

Filters out harmful contaminants. There is Self-air purifying and Supplied air purifying.

Question 25

HEPA Filter

Answer 25

Is magenta, used for working with materials like asbestos and radioactive dust. You can cobmine this filter with others.