CONFINE SPACE ASSESSMENT

NAME: _________________________________________ DATE: _____________

DESIGNATION___________________________________ COMPANY:_____________

EXERCISE A
Directions: Answer the following questions by completing the sentence with the correct answer or
select the correct answer(s).

1. An excavated trench deeper than feet

is considered a confined space.
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 3.5

2. A confined space has restricted and

.
a. entry and exit
b. leaving and escape
c. exit and egress
d. leaving and exit
3. Which of the following are considered to be confined spaces?

a. Tanks
b. Vessels
c. Manholes
d. All answers

4. Which of the following describes a confined space?

a. Limited access
b. Limited natural ventilation
c. Not design for human occupancy and limited working space
d. All the answers

5. The atmosphere of a confined space is unacceptable if the oxygen level is below

percent or above percent.

a. 20% and 23.5%

b. 19.5% and 22%
c. 19% and 22%
d. 20% and 21%
6. Which of the following hazards can be found in confined spaces?

a. Temperature
b. Noise
c. Hazardous atmosphere
d. All the answers

7. Which hazardous atmosphere can be found in a confined space?

a. Asphyxiating atmospheres (suffocation)

b. Toxic atmospheres
c. Flammable atmospheres (LEL)
d. All the answers

8. Exhaust diesel or petrol fumes near a confine space may contain that can present a
hazard for a nearby confined space.

a. carbon monoxide
b. carbon dioxide
c. carbon trioxide
d. oxygen

9. The air temperature in a confined space is not considered when evaluating working
conditions in confined spaces.

a. True
b. False

EXERCISE B
Directions: Answer the following questions by completing the sentence with the correct answer or
select the correct answer(s).

1. What must you have before entering into a confined space within a Saudi Aramco
facility or a project site?

a. A valid Confined Space Entry permit issued by a certified Issuer

b. A valid entry plan is sufficient; no need for work permit
c. Qualified and certified employees don’t need work permit
d. All the answers

2. What are the roles you need for a confined space entry?

a. A Confined Space Entry Supervisor, an

Entrant and a Standby man
b. A confined Space Entry Supervisor and any other employees can go in if he watches
them
c. An Entrant and a flagman at the exit point
d. A Standby Man, Fireman and the Supervisor
3. Which of the following are part of the Standby Man’s responsibilities?

a. Monitors internal and external activities of

a confined space entry
b. Never leaves the point of entry and never enters
c. Maintains communication and orders evacuation of entrant(s) in case of an emergency
d. All the answers

4. Which of the following are part of the Entrant’s responsibilities?

a. Never enters until all precautions are in place and he understands the work assignment
b. Maintains communication with the Standby Man
c. Alerts Standby Man and other Entrants to exit in case of emergency
d. All the answers

EXERCISE C
Directions: Answer the following questions by completing the sentence with the correct answer or
select the correct answer(s).

1. A confined space entry permit is required for jobs when you enter a confined space.
a. True
b. False

2. Vessel entry for cleaning activities in hydrocarbon processing plants requires a

confined space entry (CSE) permit.
a. True
b. False

3. A confined space entry permit ensures the proper preparation of the confined space,
identification and control of hazards, the safe entry and exit of personnel, and rescue
plans are in place.

a. True
b. False

4. A confined space entry plan is the written to isolate, de-pressurize, clean, drain, purge
or ventilate, and perform emergency rescue unique to a specific confined space.

a. procedures
b. stories
c. quotation
d. essay
5. During the joint site Inspection, all hazards and controls are identified and recorded on
the work permit form and become conditions for the confined space entry?

a. True
b. False

EXERCISE D
Directions: Answer the following questions by completing the sentence with the correct answer or
select the correct answer(s).

1. Select the correct statement when LEL equal to or greater than 10%?

a. No Entry is permitted
b. Permitted only while continuously wearing an SCBA. Division Head must countersign
c. Permitted without an atmosphere-supplying respirator
d. All entries permitted

2. An LEL concentration of less than 5% allows what type of work?

a. Permitted to perform Cold Work and

Confined space entry allowed
b. Permitted to perform Hot Work and Confined Space entry
c. Not permitted to perform any work and no entry into Confined Space is allowed
d. Not permitted to enter into Confined Space

3. When CO concentration is greater than 35 ppm but less than 1000 ppm, select the
correct statement from the following list.

a. Allowed to perform Work and Confined Space entry with SCBA allowed with Division
Head approval
b. Confined space entry and Cold work only is allowed
c. Allowed to perform any work and no SCBA required below 1000 ppm
d. Not allowed to perform any work and no entry permitted above 35 ppm with or
without SCBA

4. Rescues from a confined space can only be done by?

a. The Confined Space Entry Supervisor

b. The Craft Foreman
c. The Standby Man
d. A Trained Rescue Team
5. The Standby Man must have and ensure all entrants sign the CSE for all confined space
entry.

a. Air mover
b. Vacuum truck
c. Entry log
d. Training plan

6. Ignition sources must be eliminated or controlled in a confined space, if they are

present (e.g., torch cutting) you must ensure:

a. Periodic gas Tests are performed

b. Fire protection equipment are present and a fire watch
c. Air movers and other electrical equipment are grounded to prevent static build up
d. All the answers

7. Confined space entry is not permitted if the atmosphere is:

a. at or above 10% LEL

b. H2S concentration is at or above 100 ppm
c. CO concentration is at or above 1,000 ppm
d. O2 concentration is above 23.5 %
e. All the answers

8. Select the correct statement when LEL equal to or greater than 10%?

a. No Entry are permitted

b. Permitted only while continuously wearing an SCBA. Division Head must countersign
c. Permitted without an atmosphere-supplying respirator
d. All entries permitted

9. Rescues from a confined space can only be done by?

a. The Confined space Entry Supervisor

b. The Craft Foreman
c. The Standby Man
d. A Trained Rescue Team

10. The Standby Man must have and ensure all entrants sign the CSE for all confined
space entry.

a. Air mover
b. Vacuum truck
c. Entry log
d. Training plan

11. Communication between Entrants and Standby Man is important but when verbal,
face to face of direct visual contact is not possible what are other means of
communication?
a. Two way Radio
b. Hand Signal
c. Rope communication OATH method
d. All the answers

12. Ignition sources must be eliminated or controlled in a confined space, if they are
present (e.g., torch cutting) you must ensure:

a. Periodic gas Tests are performed

b. Fire protection equipment are present and a fire watch
c. Air movers and other electrical equipment are grounded to prevent static build up
d. All the answers

13. Confined space entry is not permitted if the atmosphere is:

a. at or above 10% LEL

b. H2S concentration is at or above 100 ppm
c. CO concentration is at or above 1,000 ppm
d. O2 concentration is above 23.5 %
e. All the answers

EXERCISE A
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. D
8. A
9. B
EXERCISE B
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. D
TEACHING PLAN ADDENDUM
EXERCISE C
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. A
EXERCISE D
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. E
8. A
9. D
10. C
11. D
12. D
13. E