CONFINED SPACE RESCUE

Question 1

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE

A minimum of ____ qualified persons shall be available on the scene of any confined space rescue incident.

Answer 1

Nine

Question 2

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE

Any person assuming responsibility as a sector officer at a confined space rescue incident shall be qualified at the __________ level.

Answer 2

Technician

Question 3

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE

What are the characteristics of a confined space?

Answer 3

a) large enough for a person to enter
b) limited or restricted means of entry or egress
c) not designed for continuous human occupancy
d) has one or more of the following hazardous conditions:
i) hazardous atmosphere
ii) engulfing type material
iii) inward sloping or tapered walls or floors
iv) any recognized serious safety or health hazard

Question 4

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE

The officer of the first-in apparatus to a confined space rescue shall determine the severity and extent of the emergency, and should a confined space rescue exist the officer shall do the following:

Answer 4

• secure a site representative
• determine the location and number of victims
• update dispatch of situation
• identify hazards (i.e. atmospheric, mechanical, electrical)
• obtain entry permit(s)
• evacuate any spontaneous civilian rescuers
• assess Rescue versus Recovery mode

Question 5

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE

What are the operations guidelines for a confined space rescue (Phase 1 - Phase 4)

Answer 5

Phase 1 - Size up
Phase 2 - Pre entry operations
Phase 3 - Entry operations
Phase 4 - Termination