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THE HAZARDS OF CONFINED SPACES QUIZ 1

• More than 60 deaths a year are attributed to confined space accidents.

• True

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THE HAZARDS OF CONFINED SPACES QUIZ 2

• Only permit-required confined spaces are assumed to be hazardous.

• False -- All confined spaces must be considered hazardous.

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THE HAZARDS OF CONFINED SPACES QUIZ 3

• To acquire a confined space permit, workers must be specially trained and equipped.

• True

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THE HAZARDS OF CONFINED SPACES QUIZ 4

• It's important not to panic and leave a confined space before the job is finished.

• False -- It's important to know when to leave and to do it!

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THE HAZARDS OF CONFINED SPACES QUIZ 5

• Dizziness and nausea are two signs that it's time to get out quickly.

• True

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THE HAZARDS OF CONFINED SPACES QUIZ 6

• Name three common hazards of permit-required confined spaces.

• Responses:– Hazardous atmosphere– Engulfment – Entrapment

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THE HAZARDS OF CONFINED SPACES QUIZ 7

• Which of the following statements is not an accurate description of a confined space? – (a.) It is large enough and shaped in such a way

that an employee can enter it to perform necessary tasks.

– (b.) It offers limited or restricted means of entering and exiting.

– (c.) It is designed to be occupied continuously by those with permits.

• Response:– (c.) It is designed to be occupied continuously

by those with permits.

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THE HAZARDS OF CONFINED SPACES QUIZ 8

• Which of the following is not an example of a confined space?– (a.) storage bins – (b.) tanks – (c.) vessels – (d.) forklifts – (e.) vaults

• Response: – (d.) forklifts