10 Questions
When is entering a permit space potentially fatal due to oxygen levels?
Both a and b
Can any employee enter a permit required confined space to carry out repairs or maintenance?
False
Which option does NOT describe a confined space that requires a permit?
A space with unrestricted access and egress
Which oxygen level is NOT considered potentially fatal in a confined space?
21 percent
Identify a condition that makes a space a permit required confined space.
Potential for engulfment
Which oxygen level is considered below safety standards?
Below 20 percent
Can any employee enter a permit-required confined space to carry out repairs?
False
What is a characteristic of a confined space that requires a permit?
All of the above
A space that does not require a permit may have:
None of the above
Which of the following conditions is irrelevant to a confined space requiring a permit?
The size of the entrance
Study Notes
Safety in Confined Spaces
- Entering a permit space can prove fatal for an employee when the Oxygen level is below 19.5 percent or below 20 percent.
- It is false that any employee can enter a permit required confined space to carry out necessary repairs or maintenance.
Confined Spaces that Require a Permit
- A space that contains a hazardous or potentially hazardous atmosphere requires a permit.
- A space that contains a material that can smother someone who enters requires a permit.
- A space that contains a material which can engulf someone who enters requires a permit.
- A space that contains walls that converge inward or floors that slope downwards and taper into a smaller area which could trap or asphyxiate an entrant requires a permit.
Test your knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety guidelines for confined spaces. Learn about permit requirements and hazardous environments.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
