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What must a PCBU ensure regarding first aid and rescue procedures in a confined space emergency?
What must a PCBU ensure regarding first aid and rescue procedures in a confined space emergency?
Establish and practice efficient and effective procedures, maintain access openings, and provide suitable rescue and PPE equipment.
What factors must be taken into account when establishing emergency procedures for confined spaces?
What factors must be taken into account when establishing emergency procedures for confined spaces?
Geographic location, accessibility, communication, proposed method of working, and type of emergency and rescue procedures.
What considerations should be taken into account when determining rescue and resuscitation equipment for a confined space emergency?
What considerations should be taken into account when determining rescue and resuscitation equipment for a confined space emergency?
The potential emergencies that may occur.
What should be done if current controls for a confined space are no longer effective?
What should be done if current controls for a confined space are no longer effective?
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What is the purpose of inserting a full-pressure spade or blank in piping between the flanges as close as practicable to the confined space?
What is the purpose of inserting a full-pressure spade or blank in piping between the flanges as close as practicable to the confined space?
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What is the minimum number of valves that should be closed, locked, and tagged before entry to a confined space is permitted?
What is the minimum number of valves that should be closed, locked, and tagged before entry to a confined space is permitted?
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What should be done to equipment or devices with stored energy before entry to a confined space with moving parts is permitted?
What should be done to equipment or devices with stored energy before entry to a confined space with moving parts is permitted?
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What is the definition of a safe atmosphere in a confined space according to the text?
What is the definition of a safe atmosphere in a confined space according to the text?
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What is purging and when should it be carried out?
What is purging and when should it be carried out?
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What should be done to ensure the effectiveness of purging and ventilation?
What should be done to ensure the effectiveness of purging and ventilation?
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What equipment should be used when flammable contaminants are to be purged?
What equipment should be used when flammable contaminants are to be purged?
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What are the key details that should be included in an inspection regime for equipment in confined spaces?
What are the key details that should be included in an inspection regime for equipment in confined spaces?
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What should be done if signs of excessive wear or other defects are found during an inspection in confined spaces?
What should be done if signs of excessive wear or other defects are found during an inspection in confined spaces?
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What is the purpose of regularly reviewing control measures in confined spaces?
What is the purpose of regularly reviewing control measures in confined spaces?
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What are some common methods for reviewing control measures in confined spaces?
What are some common methods for reviewing control measures in confined spaces?
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What is the concentration threshold for flammable gas, vapour, or mist in a confined space that requires immediate removal of workers unless a suitably calibrated, continuous-monitoring flammable gas detector is used?
What is the concentration threshold for flammable gas, vapour, or mist in a confined space that requires immediate removal of workers unless a suitably calibrated, continuous-monitoring flammable gas detector is used?
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What are some potential ignition sources that must be eliminated in the vicinity of a confined space where a flammable atmosphere may exist?
What are some potential ignition sources that must be eliminated in the vicinity of a confined space where a flammable atmosphere may exist?
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When should respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be provided and worn in a confined space?
When should respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be provided and worn in a confined space?
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What are the requirements of a system of work for confined spaces, according to WHS Regulation clause 69?
What are the requirements of a system of work for confined spaces, according to WHS Regulation clause 69?
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What is the role of a stand-by person in confined space entry?
What is the role of a stand-by person in confined space entry?
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What are the responsibilities of a stand-by person?
What are the responsibilities of a stand-by person?
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What procedures should be in place to indicate when any worker is in the space?
What procedures should be in place to indicate when any worker is in the space?
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What must be done before any work in relation to a confined space starts?
What must be done before any work in relation to a confined space starts?
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What is a hazardous area and what precautions must be taken in such areas?
What is a hazardous area and what precautions must be taken in such areas?
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What is the purpose of ventilation in a confined space and what types of ventilation can be used?
What is the purpose of ventilation in a confined space and what types of ventilation can be used?
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When is local exhaust ventilation more effective than dilution ventilation and what factors should be considered when using dilution ventilation?
When is local exhaust ventilation more effective than dilution ventilation and what factors should be considered when using dilution ventilation?
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What precautions should be taken when using mechanical ventilation equipment in a confined space to maintain acceptable contaminant levels?
What precautions should be taken when using mechanical ventilation equipment in a confined space to maintain acceptable contaminant levels?
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What are some of the relevant considerations when selecting rescue equipment for a confined space emergency?
What are some of the relevant considerations when selecting rescue equipment for a confined space emergency?
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What factors should be considered when assessing the capabilities of rescuers in a confined space emergency?
What factors should be considered when assessing the capabilities of rescuers in a confined space emergency?
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What are some important steps that should be taken to ensure efficient and effective rescue procedures for confined spaces?
What are some important steps that should be taken to ensure efficient and effective rescue procedures for confined spaces?
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What is the purpose of closing, locking, and tagging at least two valves in the piping leading to the confined space?
What is the purpose of closing, locking, and tagging at least two valves in the piping leading to the confined space?
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What precautions should be taken before entry to any confined space that can move or has agitators, fans, or other moving parts?
What precautions should be taken before entry to any confined space that can move or has agitators, fans, or other moving parts?
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Why should agitators, blades, and other moving equipment be chocked, wedged, chained, or removed before entry into a confined space?
Why should agitators, blades, and other moving equipment be chocked, wedged, chained, or removed before entry into a confined space?
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What are the three requirements for a safe atmosphere in a confined space?
What are the three requirements for a safe atmosphere in a confined space?
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What is the method used to displace any contaminants from a confined space?
What is the method used to displace any contaminants from a confined space?
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What is the purpose of atmospheric testing?
What is the purpose of atmospheric testing?
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What equipment must be used when flammable contaminants are to be purged?
What equipment must be used when flammable contaminants are to be purged?
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What are the key elements that should be included in an inspection regime for equipment in confined spaces?
What are the key elements that should be included in an inspection regime for equipment in confined spaces?
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What are some common review methods for regularly reviewing control measures in confined spaces?
What are some common review methods for regularly reviewing control measures in confined spaces?
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What questions should be considered when consulting workers involved in the confined spaces work to check control measures?
What questions should be considered when consulting workers involved in the confined spaces work to check control measures?
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What should be done if signs of excessive wear or other defects are found during an inspection in confined spaces?
What should be done if signs of excessive wear or other defects are found during an inspection in confined spaces?
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What is the definition of an explosive atmosphere and what precautions must be taken in hazardous areas?
What is the definition of an explosive atmosphere and what precautions must be taken in hazardous areas?
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When is mechanical ventilation equipment not sufficient in maintaining acceptable contaminant levels and what should be done in such cases?
When is mechanical ventilation equipment not sufficient in maintaining acceptable contaminant levels and what should be done in such cases?
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What is local exhaust ventilation and when is it more effective than dilution ventilation?
What is local exhaust ventilation and when is it more effective than dilution ventilation?
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What is the concentration threshold for flammable gas, vapour, or mist in the atmosphere of a confined space and what must be done to ensure it is maintained at a safe level?
What is the concentration threshold for flammable gas, vapour, or mist in the atmosphere of a confined space and what must be done to ensure it is maintained at a safe level?
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What are some potential ignition sources that should be eliminated in the vicinity of a confined space where a flammable atmosphere may exist?
What are some potential ignition sources that should be eliminated in the vicinity of a confined space where a flammable atmosphere may exist?
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What is the purpose of providing respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in a confined space?
What is the purpose of providing respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in a confined space?
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What must a PCBU ensure regarding communication and safety monitoring in a confined space?
What must a PCBU ensure regarding communication and safety monitoring in a confined space?
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What concentration threshold of flammable gas, vapour, or mist in a confined space requires immediate removal of workers unless a suitably calibrated, continuous-monitoring flammable gas detector is used?
What concentration threshold of flammable gas, vapour, or mist in a confined space requires immediate removal of workers unless a suitably calibrated, continuous-monitoring flammable gas detector is used?
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What are some factors to consider when determining if rescue should be performed from outside a confined space?
What are some factors to consider when determining if rescue should be performed from outside a confined space?
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What are some key considerations for selecting and training rescuers for confined space emergencies?
What are some key considerations for selecting and training rescuers for confined space emergencies?
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When should workers entering a confined space in an emergency be provided with air-supplied respiratory protective equipment?
When should workers entering a confined space in an emergency be provided with air-supplied respiratory protective equipment?
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What are the considerations that should be taken into account when establishing first aid and rescue procedures for confined spaces emergency?
What are the considerations that should be taken into account when establishing first aid and rescue procedures for confined spaces emergency?
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What are the responsibilities of a Person Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU) in relation to emergency procedures for confined spaces?
What are the responsibilities of a Person Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU) in relation to emergency procedures for confined spaces?
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What are the factors that should be taken into account when establishing emergency procedures for confined spaces?
What are the factors that should be taken into account when establishing emergency procedures for confined spaces?
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What is the purpose of reviewing information and making further decisions about risk control if problems are found in confined spaces?
What is the purpose of reviewing information and making further decisions about risk control if problems are found in confined spaces?
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