Unit 5: Concept Self-Check

Instructions

  1. This self-check will prepare you for the auto-graded quiz that occurs at the end of Unit Six.
  2. To complete the self-check, read each question and answer it on your own.
  3. Click the question and the answer will drop down with a link to the related lesson where more information is located.

   Self-Check Questions


  • A space that is hard to get in and out of
  • A place that is not in regular use
  • An enclosed or partially enclosed area that is big enough for a worker to enter
  • A space that may be enclosed on all sides or as few as two sides
  • May not have permanent utilities
  • Is hazardous and is a high risk work area
  • Review Lesson One for more information.

  • Lack of oxygen
  • Toxic gases or vapors
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Electrical hazards
  • Chemicals
  • Pipes, walls, furniture, etc. that might block movement
  • Limited vision due to smoke, fog, mist, darkness, etc.
  • Review Lesson Two for more information.
  • Ensuring there is a Code of Practice
  • Assessing all hazards
  • Ensuring the workers are trained
  • Review Lesson Three for more information.
  • Recognize confined spaces
  • Know the hazards
  • Know what to do about confined spaces
  • Review Lesson Four for more information.
  • A Code of Practice is a document that describes procedures to be followed in a confined space
  • Review Lesson Five for more information.

  • A Safe Work Permit is a checklist to ensure that the requirements, in the Code of Practice, have been addressed
  • Review Lesson Five for more information
  • The employer is responsible for the health and safety of all workers at the worksite, whether or not they work for him/her. The employer must be sure that the workers work safely.
  • Each worker must carry out the work without risk to other workers.
  • Each worker must be trained for the job and be aware of the hazards.
  • The worker must co-operate with the employer by following safe work procedures and using proper equipment.
    A safe work procedure (Code of Practice) must be developed by the employer for each confined space.
  • Review Lesson Six for more information.
  • This self-check has been a good review. You may want to review this page before trying Quiz 3, at the end of Unit Six.