CONFINED SPACES

Question 1

Are all confined spaces dangerous

Answer 1

NO

Question 2

Those confined spaces that are dangerous are designated

Answer 2

Permit required confined spaces by OSHA

Question 3

What is a permit required confined space

Answer 3

Has one or more of the following

1) Contains or has the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere
2) Contains material that could engulf a person
3) Is shaped that a person could be caught or asphyxiated by inwardly tapering walls or floors that slope downward tapering into a smaller cross section
4) Contains any recognized serious health or safety hazards

Question 4

A permit is a space designated by

Answer 4

The owner of the space who issues the permit

Question 5

OSHA required sign to be posted at the entrance of the space

Answer 5

Danger: Permit required confined space-do not enter

Question 6

A non permit space can be

Answer 6

Just as dangerous as a permit space

Question 7

2 main categories of hazards

Answer 7

Atmospheric and Physical

Question 8

The most deadly type of hazard is the

Answer 8

Atmospheric hazard

65% of all deaths

Question 9

The 3 types of atmospheric hazards

Answer 9

Asphyiant
Toxic
Explosive

Question 10

All members entering any confined space must

Answer 10

Use SCBA at all times until the atmoshere is verified safe

Question 11

The only way to detect a lack of oxygen in a confined space is through the use of an

Answer 11

Oxygen meter carried by Rescue and Haz Mat

Question 12

Which atmosphere is more difficult to operate in. Is it toxic or asphyiant

Answer 12

Toxic

Question 13

When entering a confined space FDNY should

Answer 13

Use our ladders
Tie off with a LSR
Remained attached to LSR at all times
LSR can also be used to pull additional tools into the space

Question 14

As a bare minimum the rescuer need to know

Answer 14

Hazards in the space
How to escape
How to communicate to the outside
How to use the equipment
First aide and CPR

Question 15

Prior to entry into a confined space one member should be designated as the

Answer 15

SCBA control timer
Insure each member has a full SCBA
Write down time members don their facepiece

Question 16

As a general rule each member operating with a 30 minute cylinder must be withdrawn to fresh air in

Answer 16

15 Minutes

Question 17

It is critical that rescuers remain in

Answer 17

Direct line of sight with the outside and their exit

Question 18

Each member entering a confined space must be secured in a

Answer 18

Bowline on a bight and slippery hitch to a LSR

Question 19

Preferred high point

Answer 19

Tower ladder

Can use aerial if needed

Question 20

TL weight supporting capability

Answer 20

At least 800 Pounds

Question 21

Aerial weight supporting capability

Answer 21

250 Pounds

Question 22

Aerial or TL shall never be used as a

Answer 22

Crane

Question 23

Once the TL or Aerial is in position

Answer 23

All personnel must be removed from the turntable and the engine shut off to prevent accidental movement

Question 24

The IC should ensure the response of the

Answer 24

Advanced Life Support Personnel from EMS

Question 25

Post _____radio equipped members with necessary tools at each location which controls flow/energy at inside space

Answer 25

2 members

Question 26

What must be set up before members enter the confined space

Answer 26

Retrieval system

Question 27

Safe oxygen level

Answer 27

19.5% - 23.5%

Question 28

Flammable range

Answer 28

Not over 10% LEL

Question 29

Toxicity

Answer 29

Not over 35 PPM of CO

Not over 10 PPM hydrogen Sulfide

Question 30

Ensure necessary response of

Answer 30

2 Rescues
Squad
Haz Mat
3 Engines
2 Ladders
SOC Support ladder
EMS Advanced Life Support

Question 31

Can we vent the confined space with positive pressure fans to remove the hazard

Answer 31

Yes

Question 32

Medical concerns for the patient

Answer 32

• Asses patients medical status as soon as contact is made
• Normally it is for trauma (patient falls)
• Unconscious victims should be immobilized
• During removal need access to the head to monitor the victim
• If atmosphere is a threat to a breathing victim place separate SCBA mask on victim
• Do not use ambu-bags, resuscitators unless evaluated, it is best to remove the victim to a safe atmosphere