Confined Space Entry Flashcards
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What is the minimum number of employees required on a confined space entry team under OSHA standards?
Answer: At least one entrant and one attendant
At minimum, OSHA requires at least one authorized entrant inside and one attendant stationed outside; the entry supervisor may be the attendant but must be present.
Under what condition may an employer reclassify a permit-required confined space to a non-permit space?
Answer: When all hazards have been eliminated and documented
A permit space can be reclassified as non-permit only after the employer can document that all hazards within the space have been eliminated, not merely controlled.
What does an entry permit for a confined space NOT need to include?
Answer: The employee's home address
OSHA's permit requirements include space identification, hazards, isolation measures, acceptable entry conditions, and personnel names — but not personal home addresses.
If an attendant detects a prohibited condition in a confined space, what is the correct action?
Answer: Order immediate evacuation of the space
The attendant must order an immediate evacuation of the permit space whenever a prohibited condition is detected, without waiting for supervisor approval.
How long must completed confined space entry permits be retained by the employer?
Answer: 1 year
OSHA requires that completed entry permits be retained for at least 1 year to facilitate the annual review of the permit-required confined space program.
Which gas is most commonly responsible for fatalities in confined spaces?
Answer: Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of confined space fatalities in the US due to its colorless, odorless nature and rapid accumulation from engines and combustion sources.