Confined Space Permitrequired Attendants Entry permits components v

Confined Space (Permit-required) Attendants

Entry permits components v Space to be entered v Purpose of the entry v Date and duration of the entry permit v Authorized entrants within the permit space 1 a

Entry permits components v Names of personnel serving as attendants v Name of entry supervisor v Hazards of the permit space v Measures used to isolate the permit space 1 b

Entry permits components v Measures used to eliminate or control permit space hazards before entry v Acceptable conditions entry v Results of initial and periodic testing performed 1 c

Entry permits components v Rescue and emergency services v Communication procedures v Equipment required 1 d

Entry permits components v Other pertinent safety information v Any other work permits 1 e

Entry permit system v Know how to obtain a permit v Entry supervisors are responsible for endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin v Verify that all required information has been filled in 2 a

Entry permit system v Permits must be available to authorized entrants v Verify that all necessary equipment is in place v Ensure that entry procedures are understood 2 b

Entry permit system v Permit is not endorsed until everything is ready v Post the permit prior to entry v Entry supervisor cancel the permit at any time 2 c

Requirements for using alternate entry procedures v Alternate entry procedures are allowed when the only hazard is a hazardous atmosphere controlled by forced air ventilation v Employers must provide documentation of monitoring/ inspection/supporting data 3 a

Requirements for using alternate entry procedures v Certification must contain the: • date • location • signature of the person providing the certification 3 b

Requirements for using alternate entry procedures v Make the certification available to the entrants v Authorized entrants must be able to observe air monitoring 3 c

Reclassification of spaces v Permit-required confined space can be reclassified as a nonpermit confined space v The permit space must not have atmospheric hazards v All hazards eliminated without entry 4 a

Reclassification of spaces v Certification must contain the: • date • location • signature of the person providing the certification v Certification must be made available to the entrant 4 b

Hazards of confined spaces v Engulfment v Hazardous atmospheres • oxygen deficient • oxygen enrichment • toxic contaminants • flammable contaminants 5 a

Hazards of confined spaces v Safety and health hazards v Signs, symptoms, consequences of exposure 5 b

Behavioral effects of hazards v Effects of oxygen deficient atmospheres v Signs that a person is breathing too much oxygen 6 a

Behavioral effects of hazards v Effects of other hazard exposure v Signs of fatigue 6 b

Keeping an accurate account of entrants v Attendants must keep track of the entrants v Entrants are identified on the permit 7 a

Importance of attendants outside a confined space v Attendants are responsible for monitoring conditions outside the entrance to the space v Attendants are responsible for monitoring conditions inside the space 8 a

Importance of attendants outside a confined space v Attendants must remain outside the space during operations until relieved by another attendant 8 b

Proper use of equipment v Training sessions should include: • Testing • Monitoring • Ventilation • Communication • Personal protective equipment 9 a

Proper use of equipment v Training sessions should include: • Lighting • Barriers and shields • Safe ingress/egress • Emergency and rescue equipment 9 b

Proper use of equipment v Workers must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in equipment use v Calibration, functions, proper use and maintenance of equipment 9 c

Proper use of equipment v Authorized entrants must be able to observe monitoring or testing v Pre-entry and subsequent testing can be observed 9 d

Proper use of equipment v Entrants can request a re-evaluation of confined space conditions v Entrants must be immediately provided with test results 9 e

Communications procedures v Attendants must communicate with the entrant to monitor the entrant’s status v Attendants must be able to alert entrants of the need to evacuate 10 a

When entrants must alert an attendant v Entrants must alert an attendant regarding: • dangerous situations • prohibited conditions 11 a

Evacuations v Evacuation must occur if the entrant detects: • a warning sign or symptom of exposure • a prohibited condition • an evacuation alarm 12 a

When to evacuate v Prohibited conditions occur v Behavioral effects are observed 13 a

When to evacuate v Situations outside the space that require evacuation v Attendants not able to safely perform duties 13 b

Rescue and emergency procedures v Either an outside rescue service or on-site rescue team can be used v Selection of rescue services must be based on ability to respond and perform 14 a

Rescue and emergency procedures v Rescue teams must be informed of permit space hazards v Rescue teams must have access to permit spaces for training 14 b

Rescue and emergency procedures v Summoning the rescue and emergency services v Verifying that rescue services are available 14 c

Rescue and emergency procedures v Authorized entrants must be provided with retrieval systems • Full-body harness • Retrieval line • Wristlets 14 d

Rescue and emergency procedures v Attendants must not enter a confined space unless trained to do so and help has arrived 14 e

Coordinating entry with multiple employers v Host employers must coordinate entry operations v Entry supervisors must determine that entry operations are consistent with the permit 15 a

Coordinating entry with multiple employers v Acceptable entry conditions must be maintained 15 b

Summary of key points v Entry permits v Entry procedures v Prohibited conditions 16 a

Summary of key points v Communication v Permit procedures cancellation v Conditions evacuation that cause 16 b

Summary of key points v Equipment v PPE v Rescue/emergency procedures 16 c