TB-Confined Space Flashcards
Confined space can kill u, in how many breaths?
1-2
PS in many ways confined space is more dangerous than a building fire.
In confined space rescue, rescuers become the casualties in _____ % of the cases?
Asphyxiants account for ____ % of all confined deaths?
60%- casualties
50%- asphyxiants
There are 3 things that define a confined space?
Not designes for continuous human occupancy.
Large enough for a person to enter and perform work.
Limited means of entry and escape.
T/F A cesspool is not a confined space.
False
cesspool is a confined space
Are all confined spaces dangerous?
No
Confined spaces that are dangerous are called _____ ?
Permit required confined space by OSHA
PS a non-permit can be just as deadly
A permit required confined space has 1 or more of the 4 factors, What are they?
Has potential to contain hazardous atmosphere.
Material that could engulf a person.
Shaped to be caught by inwardly walls or floors sloped down into smaller cross sections.
Serious health or safety hazard.
What are the 2 main categories of confined space?
Which is most deadly?
Atmospheric and Physical
Atmospheric
Atmospheric hazards has 3 types?
PS. no accurate way to test for all toxic materials
ACRO- ATE
Asphyxiant ( more deadly)
Toxic ( more difficult to work in)
Explosive
In confined space SCBA is worn until ______?
Atmosphere is verified safe.
What is the only safe way to detect a lack in oxygen?
PS most cases no hint of the lack of O2
Oxygen meter carried by Rescue and Haz Mat
Treat every confined space as _______ atmosphere until proven otherwise by verified meter readings
Deadly
_______ is a common hazard in many confined spaces?
Loss of footing.
PS falls + falling objects account for a lot of injuries
PS unconscious treat as having spinal injuries.
Confined Space. 2.2.2
FF _____ use FD ladders if conditions permit.
FF ______ tie off to substantial object.
FF _____ remain attached to lifeline
Should
Should
Should (this is conflict)
PS in 4.3 MUST be secured to LSR (Conflict?)
By law for confined space, the rescuer must know?
5 things
Hazards within including signs of danger + symptoms.
Escape in emergency.
How to communicate with attendant outside.
How to use equipment especially PPE + patient handling equipment.
First Aid + CPR
Confined space 1st arriving unit ensures the response of which companies?
PS. IC ensures ALS
GOOD ?
rescue haz mat soc support ladder ems batt chief
Can the 1st arriving unit commence rescue ops in a confined space incident?
If conditions permit.
PS treat MOST confined spaces as an emergency
In confined space the 30 min cylinder has serious limitations. Who is in charge of being the control timer at these situations?
A FF is control timer. He also ensures the rescuer has a full cylinder.
PS for subway Officer is in control of time.
for collapse it is Officer he is just taking names when they exit
In confined space the the FF in charge of the rescuers time will write down the time the member dons their ______ .
Facepiece
Confined space, with a 30 min cylinder the rescuer MUST be with drawn in _____ min?
15 min
Confined space, What is critical?
PS Vibralert does NOT provide enough time for complex entries.
rescuers remain on direct line of sight with the outside and their exit.
THIS IS IN BOLD LETTERS
Confined space a FF is connected to a LSR with what knot?
Bowline on a bight with slippery hitch.
ACRO- BOB SH
Primary purpose is to remove rescuer if he becomes overcome.
T/F In confined space. to haul a full grown adult vertically without a pulley or mechanical advantage is nearly impossible?
True
Confined space, what is considered as very stable?
TL
IF no to use aerial
