Confined Spaces 16 Flashcards

1
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OSHA Standard for Permit-Required Confined Spaces

A

1910.146

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2
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OSHA Telecommunications Standard- Underground Lines

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1910.268 Section (O)

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3
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OSHA Standard to allow technicians to enter a jointly occupied manhole while working alone

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1910.268 Section O(3)

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4
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Attendant must be currently certified in

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CPR and First Aid

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5
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OSHA acceptable oxygen levels are from

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19.5% to 23.5%

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6
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(LEL/LFL)

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Lower Explosive Limit, Lower flammable limit

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7
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Hydrogen Sulfide must be lower than _____ PPM and Carbon Monoxide must be lower than ____PPM.

A

10 and 33

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8
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Ladders shall be used to enter and exit manholes exceeding 4 feet in depth.

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OSHA 1910.268 (O)(4)

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9
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All rescue personnel must practice making permit space rescues at least once every

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12 months

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10
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Carbon monoxide may be fatal at ____ parts-per-million (ppm) in air, and is considered dangerous at ____ ppm

A

1000 and 200

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11
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There are three technician roles associated with confined space operations:

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Entrant, Attendant, and Supervisor

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12
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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

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Engulfing

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13
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A condition resulting in death or unconsciousness caused by inadequate oxygen, presence of noxious agents, or other obstruction to normal breathing

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Asphyxiation

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14
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The Comcast maximum oxygen level is ______%.

A

22.5%

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15
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How long are entry permits required to be kept on file?

A

at least one year

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16
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The standby attendant will continue to monitor atmosphere levels and record every ______ minutes.

A

20

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17
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Prevent any objects or personnel from falling into a manhole.

A

Manhole Shield

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18
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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

A

Trench Foot

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19
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OSHA standard for ladders to be used to enter and exit manholes exceeding 4 feet in depth.

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(OSHA 1910.268 (o)(4)

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20
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A mechanical rescue device must be available to rescue personnel in vertical type spaces more than___

A

5ft deep

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21
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All rescue personnel must practice making permit space rescues at least

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Once every 12 months

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22
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Name the four Hazardous Atmospheres

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Flammable, Asphyxiating, Toxic, and Irritant and or corrosive

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23
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Normal Atmosphere Levels by Percentage

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Oxygen 20.9%, Nitrogen 78.1%, Argon 1% and small amounts of other gases

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24
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Oxygen deficient atmoshphere

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less than 19.5%

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25
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Oxygen enriched atmosphere

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more than 23.5%

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26
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Atmosphere testing 1 - 3

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  1. Oxygen, 2.Combustible Flammable Vapors 3.Toxic gasses and vapors
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27
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Permit Requiring Confined Spaces 1-4

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  1. Potential or contains a hazardous atmosphere
  2. Has a material that has potential for engulfing
  3. Has a configuration that a worker can be trapped or suffer asphyxiation by inwardly converging walls or floors with a downward slope and tapers to a smaller cross section.
  4. Has a recognized serious safety or health hazard
28
Q

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a study of confined space accidents from the year 1983 through 2000. The following is a summary of their findings:What % of would be rescuers are killed

A

67%

29
Q

Recertification for confined spaces

A

Every 3 years

30
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a study of confined space accidents from the year 1983 through 2000. The following is a summary of their findings:Fatalities were supervisor positions or above:

A

35%

31
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a study of confined space accidents from the year 1983 through 2000. The following is a summary of their findings:No air testing or monitoring done prior to or during entry:

A

100%

32
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Permit-Required Confined Spaces for General Industry became effective on

A

April 15, 1993

33
Q

non-permit confined spaces include

A

Basements
Attics
Crawl spaces
Residential cellars

34
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OSHA 1910.268 Telecommunications Standard in Section (o) gives specific direction in the following areas:

A

Guarding manholes and street openings
Requirements prior to entering manholes and unvented
Vaults
Joint power and telecommunications manholes

35
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Suitable levels are less than ____of that Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) and Lower Flammable Limit (LFL).

A

10%

36
Q

SAR

A

supplied air respirator

37
Q

Muscular pain and spasms due to heavy exertion.

A

Heat Cramps

38
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Blood flow to the skin increases, causing flow to decrease to vital organs. Results in mild shock and can cause a stroke if not treated

A

Heat Exhaustion

39
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A life threatening condition in which the body’s temperature control system that produces sweat to cool the body, stops working. Body temperature can rise so high that it causes brain damage or death.

A

Heat Stroke

40
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A life threatening condition that results in failure of the body’s internal warming system.

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Hypothermia

41
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When working in a confined space, always remember to

A

Blow the Hole!

Monitor Continuously

42
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All confined space atmospheres shall be pre-tested at a minimum of three (3) levels

A

(top, middle, and bottom) prior to entry

43
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ventilate the space for a minimum of __minutes before allowing the entrant to enter

A

15

44
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Spaces larger than 1000 cu ft will need to ventilate longer than ___

A

15 minutes

45
Q

MSDS

A

Material Safety Data sheets

46
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a study of confined space accidents from the year 1983 through 2000. The following is a summary of their findings: No need for entry:

A

64%

47
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a study of confined space accidents from the year 1983 through 2000. The following is a summary of their findings: Fatalities:

A

172

48
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a study of confined space accidents from the year 1983 through 2000. The following is a summary of their findings: Water or waste water workers

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66%

49
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a study of confined space accidents from the year 1983 through 2000. The following is a summary of their findings: No or poor ventilation

A

78%

50
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All documentation related to reclassification of a confined space must be maintained on file for ___ from the date of reclassification

A

18 months

51
Q

this is where a material that has the potential for engulfing the worker

A

Permit Required Confined Space

52
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The 3 roles associated with confined space operations, who must be currently certified in CPR and First Aid

A

Entrant, Attendant, Supervisor

53
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a study of confined space accidents from the year 1983 through 2000. The following is a summary of their findings: what % of workers received training?

A

5%

54
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How is a document of confined space reclassification done?

A

A written certification which includes the basis for determining that all hazards in a permit space have been eliminated, the date and location of the space, and the signature of the person making the determination.

55
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Permit-Required Confined Spaces for General Industry became effective on

A

April 15, 1993

56
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Exit a permit space as quickly as possible whenever:

A

An order to evacuate is given by the attendant or the entry supervisor
You recognize any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation
You detect a prohibited condition
An evacuation alarm is activated

57
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The supervisor ensures the permit is signed and generally oversees the entire operation. The supervisor does not need to be

A

on site.

58
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Any permit space whose opening is above the authorized entrant is considered a

A

vertical-type permit space.

59
Q

When your body temperature exceeds ____you are less efficient and prone to heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat stroke

A

102 degrees

60
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________is a common hazardous gas that may build up in a confined space, and it is odorless and colorless

A

Carbon monoxide (CO)

61
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Examples of primary irritants are

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chlorine, various acids, nitrogen dioxide, ammonia, and sulfur dioxide

62
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A second reason for an oxygen shortage is

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displacement by another gas

63
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Between 6 and 10% oxygen, the effects are

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nausea, vomiting, inability to perform, and unconsciousness.

64
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At less than 6% oxygen, the effects are

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irregular breathing, convulsive movements, and death within minutes.

65
Q

1910.146 section (G)

A

OSHA mandates for Training in confined spaces

66
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a study of confined space accidents from the year 1983 through 2000. The following is a summary of their findings:Separate accidents:

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