WorksheetsConfined Space
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
