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What is the importance of knowing about heavy gases when entering a confined space?
Gases displace oxygen, and heavy gasses will sit under oxygen containing air, hence if you are in a confined space it is necessary to know about the potential lack of air supply to breathe, aswell as the potential of combustion and the like.
Is it possible to have an explosion without oxygen?
Sure, e.g., liquid nitrogen will explode at room temperature if kept confined in a container such as a capped bottle.
What are the most common gasses?
Nitrogen, Oxygen,Hydrogen, and Carbon Di-oxide are the common Gases in the Atmosphere.
Name the most-common element in your body.?
Hydrogen, then oxygen, then carbon. Your body is 70 percent water, which is two thirds hydrogen and one third oxygen.
What is the most common in the earth's crust?
The Earth's crust contains eight elements. The most common element among the eight is Oxygen (47 percent) and second is Silicon (28 percent).
Which of the following choices describes an oxygen deficient atmosphere?
An oxygen deficient atmosphere is one that lacks a sufficient amount of oxygen to support human or animal life. It can occur in environments where oxygen is depleted, such as in confined spaces or areas with high levels of carbon dioxide, gases, or chemicals that displace oxygen. Breathing in an oxygen deficient atmosphere can lead to suffocation or loss of consciousness.
Within a confined space what hazards are potentially associated with the presence of raw sewage?
the potential for an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, a flammable atmosphere and biological hazards such as hepatitis, as well
An oxygen deficient atmosphere has an oxygen concentration less than?
An oxygen deficient atmosphere has an oxygen concentration less than the normal level of around 21%.
What words means deficient in oxygen?
Hypoxia.
What can create an oxygen deficient environment in confined spaces A damp activated carbon in a filtration tank will absorb oxygen B fermentation of molasses that creates ethyl alcohol vapors C Both?
An oxygen-deficient environment typically means limited or restricted exchange with outside, fresh air. There can have a build-up of gases. Both damp activated carbon in a filtration tank will absorb oxygen and fermentation of molasses that creates ethyl alcohol vapors can reduce available O2.
What is considered to be an oxygen-deficient atmosphere?
An oxygen-deficient atmosphere is one that has lower than normal levels of oxygen needed to sustain human life. This can occur in confined spaces where oxygen is being consumed or displaced by other gases, posing a serious health hazard. In such conditions, individuals may experience dizziness, difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness.
What is the minimum oxygen level for a confined space?
The minimum oxygen level for a confined space should be at least 19.5%. Levels below this can be unsafe for workers, potentially leading to asphyxiation and other health risks. It is important to monitor and maintain proper oxygen levels in confined spaces to ensure safety.
Medical term for oxygen deficient blood gases?
Haemoglobinopathy (..pathia in Lat.)
What is Minimum Oxygen limit to work in confined space?
19.5
Will an air purifying respirators save your life within an oxygen-deficient atmosphere?
No, an air purifying respirator will NOT save your life in an oxygen deficient atmosphere.An air PURIFYING respirator removes bad things from air. It does not MAKE good things (like oxygen). In an oxygen deficient atmosphere, you must have a supply of oxygen. This is usually provided by an SCBA, or an air line respirator.Underground miners have "self rescue breathers." These are a form of respirator that can make oxygen. They are very expensive, have limited uses, and work for a limited time.
How carbon monoxide is made?
By burning a carbon based fuel in an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
Describes the condition of having deficient levels of oxygen in the body's tissues and organs?
hypoxia
