Confined Space Training Certificate Confined Space Regulations 1997

Question 1

Under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, what is the primary duty placed on employers regarding confined space entry?

Accepted Answer

To avoid entry to confined spaces where reasonably practicable

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To provide training to all employees

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To ensure all confined spaces are ventilated

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To appoint a confined space supervisor for each site

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT typically classified as a confined space under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997?

Accepted Answer

An open-plan office

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A storage tank

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A sewer

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A combustion chamber

Question 3

The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 are made under which principal piece of UK health and safety legislation?

Accepted Answer

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

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The Factories Act 1961

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The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

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The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

Question 4

According to HSE guidance, which two features must be present for a space to be classified as a confined space?

Accepted Answer

It must be substantially enclosed and have a reasonably foreseeable risk of serious injury

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It must be dark and underground

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It must have restricted access and poor ventilation

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It must be below ground level and contain hazardous substances

Question 5

Under Regulation 4 of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, if entry to a confined space cannot be avoided, what must the employer ensure?

Accepted Answer

That a safe system of work is established and followed

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That only self-employed workers enter the space

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That the space is reclassified as a non-confined space

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That entry is limited to no more than 15 minutes

Question 6

Which HSE publication provides the Approved Code of Practice and guidance for the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997?

Accepted Answer

L101 — Safe Work in Confined Spaces

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HSG65 — Managing for Health and Safety

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HSG245 — Investigating Accidents

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L8 — Legionella Control