Confined Space

Question 0

What are the 3 atmospheric hazards in a confined space?

Answer 0

1. Asphyxiant
2. Toxic
3. Explosive

Question 1

Can a non permit confined space be as deadly as a permit space

Answer 1

Yes just aS deadly

Question 2

What is the minimum a rescuer must know before entering a confined space?

Answer 2

The hazards in the space
How to escape the space 
How to communicate with outside
How to use the equipment needed to perform the rescue
First aide and CPR

Question 3

At a confined space what are the most deadly types?

Answer 3

Atmospheric hazards

Question 4

What are three type of atmospheric type hazards?

Answer 4

Asphyxiant Toxic. Explosive

Question 5

What is the only safe way to determine if there is a lack of oxygen in a confined space?

Answer 5

The use of a oxygen meter carried by rescue and hazmat

Question 6

Which atmosphere is more difficult to evaluate and operate in at a confined space Toxic or Asphyxiant ?

Answer 6

Toxic can’t properly test for all

Question 7

What shall a member do before going into a confined space?

Answer 7

Tie off there life line around a substantial object

Question 8

Once a member enters a confined space can they remove it for any purposes?

Answer 8

No remain attached at all times

Question 9

When shall member start recording time another member went on air at a confined space?

Answer 9

When member dons face piece

Question 10

A member that enters a confined space with a 30 min cylinder must be withdrawn to fresh air when?

Answer 10

15 minutes

Question 11

At a confined space which RIG shall we use if possible as a high point?

Answer 11

TL preferred supports 800 lbs

Aerial can be used supports 250 lbs

Question 12

Can we use a TL bucket as a mechanical device like a crane it haul up person ?

Answer 12

Never

Question 13

When using a rig for a high point what shall be done when all set up?

Answer 13

Shut rig down and remove all personnel from turntable.

Question 14

When should medical assist be started when a member goes into assist a victim at a confined space ?

Answer 14

As soon as patient contact can be established

Question 15

In a confined space if the atmosphere is a threat and the victim is breathing what is the highest priority ?

Answer 15

Establish an airway and placement of a mask facepiece

Question 16

Should you perform CPR on a victim in a confined space?

Answer 16

Generally to be discouraged

Question 17

If you find any kind of trauma victim or unconscious person in a confined space how should they be treated?

Answer 17

As having spinal injuries

Question 18

At the very least when removing a victim from a confined space where shall the rescuer be located?

Answer 18

At the head of victim