Confined Space

Which Regulation would you refer to when looking for the definition of a confined space?

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)

• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW)

• The Confined Space Code of Practice

• Civil Liability Regulation 2019 (NSW)

When looking for guidance on entering a confined space, requirements and sample tools. Which of the below would be the best resource?

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)

• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW)

• The Confined Space Code of Practice

• Civil Liability Regulation 2019 (NSW)

What could be a potential impact of working outside of the requirements of your organisation’s procedures or legislation? Such as not following the permit process.

• Fines

• Unsafe work practises, which may cause injury and/or death

• Imprisonment

• Disciplinary action

What is the purpose of conducting a hazard analysis?

• Identify hazards and controls to reduce risk

• To identify hazards

• So that you are not the only person responsible

• Because you are told to by management

Of the below, which would not be considered a hazard in a confined space, that could result in an emergency?

• Irrespirable atmosphere

• Overhead lightning storm

• Enriched oxygen

• Normal atmosphere

What is this instrument used for?

• Checking ventilation

• Communication

• Distress signal unit

• Measuring gas concentrations

What would be the best way to isolate electricity, before entering confined space?

• Test for dead

• Ask the electrician

• Follow the isolation procedure

• Avoid the electricity when in the space

What action would you take if the information in the permit, didn’t match the conditions at the job site?

• Ensure the job was safe before continuing

• Amend the permit and the SWMS

• Suspend the job, make the area safe and seek a new permit

• Ask the standby person to amend the permit

Where can you find the emergency response plan for a confined space entry?

• In the task instructions

• With the permit

• With the standby person

• In the risk assessment