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An Overview of the
Confined Spaces Standard
January, 2011
Purpose of This Module
Methane: 0.55
Ammonia: 0.59 Lighter than
Carbon Monoxide: 0.96
air gases
Nitrogen: 0.97
Air: 1.0
Hydrogen Sulfide: 1.2
Carbon Dioxide: 1.5
Heavier than
Gasoline vapors: 3-4
air gases
Jet Fuel vapors: 4.7
Ventilation of Confined Spaces
• Communication procedures
ining
Space Tra
Confined
Note: For review, a 3 question quiz with answers follows this slide.
Confined Space Quiz
Question 1
When is a written permit system required to enter a
confined space?
Question 1 - Answer
When is a written permit system required to enter a
confined space?
Question 2
Question 2 - Answer
Question 3
a) In an emergency
b) After all attempts to rescue the workers have failed
c) After you have checked with them first
d) Never, they don’t know what to do
Confined Space Quiz
Question 3 - Answer
a) In an emergency
b) After all attempts to rescue the workers have failed
c) After you have checked with them first
d) Never, they don’t know what to do