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Self-Check Safety Quiz 9

Confined Spaces

Directions: Study safety sheet 3-7 from the Safety Guidebook for Carpentry & Building Construction, ISBN 0-07-825352-7. Then choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1.
Which of the following is not considered a confined space by OSHA?
A)trench
B)vault
C)platform
D)storage tank
2.
You are assigned to work in a deep trench which needs shoring up. This type of confined space requires a(n)
A)entry permit.
B)data sheet.
C)accident prevention tag.
D)work plan.
3.
According to NIOSH, the evaluation recommendations for reducing hazards in a confined space include
A)practicing rescue procedures.
B)testing for oxygen levels.
C)training employees to recognize hazards.
D)deciding on safe work procedures.
4.
To enable safe rescue from inside a deep excavation, the entry should have
A)an extension ladder, long rope, and lighting.
B)a trained person on standby with rescue gear.
C)a warning device to alert other workers.
D)heavy equipment to move material if the shoring fails.
5.
The purpose of monitoring a confined space is to
A)prevent entry of unauthorized persons.
B)ensure conformance with regulations.
C)check for changes in the atmosphere.
D)check water levels.
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