Training Bulletins - Confined Space

Question 0

What is a confined space that poses a danger to anyone that enters it?

Answer 0

It is designated a Permit Required Confined Space

TB - Confined Space Sec 1.2

Question 1

What are the two main categories of hazards that face persons in confined spaces?

Answer 1

Atmospheric Hazards and Physical Hazards

TB - Confined Space Sec 2

Question 2

What are the three types of Atmospheric Hazards?

Answer 2

1. Asphyxiant
2. Toxic
3. Explosive

TB - Confined Space Sec 2

Question 3

Prior to entry into a space, one member should be designated as _________?

Answer 3

The SCBA Control Timer

TB - Confined Space Sec 4.2

Question 4

Each member entering a confined space must be secured in what?

Answer 4

In a bowline on a bight and slippery hitch to a life saving rope.

TB - Confined Space Sec 4.3

Question 5

True or False: An aerial or tower ladder can be used as a crane to lift a person only if an immediate life hazard is present.

Answer 5

FALSE - An aerial or tower ladder shall NEVER be used as a crane to lift a person.

TB - Confined Space Sec 4.4

Question 6

When being used as a high point, a tower ladder has a weight supporting capacity of at least _____?

Answer 6

800lbs.

TB - Confined Space Sec 4.4

Question 7

When being used as a high point, an Aerial ladder has a weight supporting capacity of only _____?

Answer 7

250lbs.

TB - Confined Space Sec 4.4

Question 8

True or False: All members entering confined spaces must be breathing air from an SCBA?

Answer 8

FALSE - All members entering confined spaces must be breathing air from SCBA unless atmosphere is PROVEN non-hazardous (continuous meter readings).

TB - Confined Space Sec 6 Data Sheet G.1

Question 9

True or False: Do not use any power equipment (crane, tower or aerial ladder) to haul a human being from a confined space.

Answer 9

True. Power devices are only used as anchor points!

TB - Confined Space Sec 4.4 and Sec 6 Data Sheet G.4