V11-C4 Flashcards
Management of confined space incidence is regulated by who
Cal OSHA
Responsibilities of first arriving company at a confined space incident
Initial size up
initiating the incident command procedures
taking appropriate action
Who does the confined space safety officer report to
Entry group supervisor
What are the six confined space rescue entry level trained positions
Entry group supervisor air supply manager entry team manager attendant Entrants back up entrants
Who is responsible for the entry permit on the confined space incident
The entry group supervisor
Responsibilities of the air supply manager
Reports to the entry group supervisor
manages operating breathing air systems for entry teams and coordinates line tenders
Responsibilities of the entry team manager in a confined space incident
Managing the entry point and Assuring the rigging is correct
Responsibilities of the attendant at a confined space incident
Responsible for the welfare of the entrants while they are in the confined space and the only person making contact with entrants
What is the minimum amount of confined space training for uniform personnel
Minimum of four hours confined space awareness
What ID LH conditions must be monitored during a confined space incident
Oxygen
flammable gases and vapors
potential toxic air contaminants
Standard response for a confined space incident is
Two engines one truck when USAR unit one squad one hazmat task force one mobile air one BC
What are the six phases of a confined space incident
Scene preparation entry preparation atmospheric monitoring entry victim removal termination
What oxygen levels are considered IDLH
Oxygen deficiency below 19 1/2% or
oxygen enrichment above 23 1/2%
What percent of the lower explosive limit makes an atmosphere IDLH
10% of lower explosive limit
How long is an entry team allowed to be inside of a confined space
General guidelines recommend limit of 30 minutes
