Confined Spaces 16 Flashcards
OSHA Standard for Permit-Required Confined Spaces
1910.146
OSHA Telecommunications Standard- Underground Lines
1910.268 Section (O)
OSHA Standard to allow technicians to enter a jointly occupied manhole while working alone
1910.268 Section O(3)
Attendant must be currently certified in
CPR and First Aid
OSHA acceptable oxygen levels are from
19.5% to 23.5%
(LEL/LFL)
Lower Explosive Limit, Lower flammable limit
Hydrogen Sulfide must be lower than _____ PPM and Carbon Monoxide must be lower than ____PPM.
10 and 33
Ladders shall be used to enter and exit manholes exceeding 4 feet in depth.
OSHA 1910.268 (O)(4)
All rescue personnel must practice making permit space rescues at least once every
12 months
Carbon monoxide may be fatal at ____ parts-per-million (ppm) in air, and is considered dangerous at ____ ppm
1000 and 200
There are three technician roles associated with confined space operations:
Entrant, Attendant, and Supervisor
The surrounding and effective capture of a person by a liquid or substance, possibly causing death by filling or plugging of the respiratory system or creating enough force on the body to cause death by strangulation, constriction or crushing
Engulfing
A condition resulting in death or unconsciousness caused by inadequate oxygen, presence of noxious agents, or other obstruction to normal breathing
Asphyxiation
The Comcast maximum oxygen level is ______%.
22.5%
How long are entry permits required to be kept on file?
at least one year
The standby attendant will continue to monitor atmosphere levels and record every ______ minutes.
20
Prevent any objects or personnel from falling into a manhole.
Manhole Shield
Effects similar to frost bite due to prolonged exposure to water and cold on the skin combined with a lack of blood flow due to the cold
Trench Foot
OSHA standard for ladders to be used to enter and exit manholes exceeding 4 feet in depth.
(OSHA 1910.268 (o)(4)
A mechanical rescue device must be available to rescue personnel in vertical type spaces more than___
5ft deep
All rescue personnel must practice making permit space rescues at least
Once every 12 months
Name the four Hazardous Atmospheres
Flammable, Asphyxiating, Toxic, and Irritant and or corrosive
Normal Atmosphere Levels by Percentage
Oxygen 20.9%, Nitrogen 78.1%, Argon 1% and small amounts of other gases
Oxygen deficient atmoshphere
less than 19.5%
Oxygen enriched atmosphere
more than 23.5%
Atmosphere testing 1 - 3
- Oxygen, 2.Combustible Flammable Vapors 3.Toxic gasses and vapors