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What should you test the air for in Confined Spaces?
Temperature only
Dust only
Oxygen, flammable & toxic gases
What is one of the main responsibilities of Employers?
To ensure that accidents never happen
To ensure that all work is insured
To ensure the Health and Safety of all of their Employees whilst they are at work
What should be the first consideration when planning work within Confined Spaces?
What PPE is required?
Can entry be avoided completely?
What is the level of competence required?
Before entry to a Confined Space it is essential that…
Those entering are competent to do so
Those entering are First Aid trained
Those entering are over 21 years old
What are the 3 things needed if it is deemed a requirement to enter a Confined Space?
PPE, RPE & Emergency Plan
Risk Assessment, Safe Systems of Work & Emergency Plan
First Aid kits, Emergency Plan & Fire Extinguishers
What is the primary piece of legislation that applies to work within Confined Spaces?
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
The Work In and Around Confined Spaces Act 1982
What is the name of the main piece of Health and Safety legislation in Great Britain?
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
It is recommended that competent workers and specialists are involved in the Risk Assessment process…
True
False
Only in high risk working practices
What must be in place before anyone enters a Confined Space?
Brand new PPE
A trained person supervising outside the space
A toolbox talk
The main hazard associated with the use of fuel powered equipment in and around Confined Spaces is…
The release of noxious gases / fumes into the space
The noise
The obstruction of access / egress
What is the main risk of “sweetening” the air within a Confined Space by increasing the Oxygen level?
Flooding
Increased fire risk
Dust being disturbed and becoming airborne
If Mechanical / Electrical equipment can be shut off prior to entry to a Confined Space, which of the following is recommended practice?
Testing the effectiveness of the off switch, valve etc. by trying it whilst workers are in the Confined Space
Shutting down power to the entire site
Locking switch, valves etc. closed to avoid accidental turning on
What makes a space “confined”?
It’s dark
Limited access / egress
It’s noisy
When air testing a Confined Space, where should the probe ideally be placed?
At the entrance to the space
Just inside the entrance to the space
At a good distance into the space
Why should petrol powered equipment NEVER be used within Confined Spaces?
Petrol is an expensive fuel
Petrol equipment releases toxic Carbon Monoxide in large quantities
Petrol equipment creates more heat than any other equipment
Should smoking be permitted in / around a Confined Space?
Yes
No
Only where flammable substances are not present
Which of these should someone supervising Confined Spaces work NOT do?
Enter Confined Spaces in all emergency situations
Make sure confined spaces workers are competent
Make sure confined spaces workers have the correct PPE
What must be done before entry into a Confined Spaces?
Put on hi-vis
Start work straight away
Risk assessment
When it is deemed a requirement to use equipment in a Confined Space, which of these is essential?
The equipment is PAT tested
The workers using the equipment are competent to do so
The equipment is brand new
What is the shape and colour of a Mandatory sign?
Circular & Red
Triangular & Yellow
Circular & Blue
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