Confined Space Permitrequired Authorized Entrant Entry permits components

Confined Space (Permit-required) Authorized Entrant

Entry permits components v Space to be entered v Purpose of the entry v Date and authorized duration of the permit 1 a

Entry permits components v Authorized entrants within the permit space v Names v Name of attendants of entry supervisor v Hazards of the permit space 1 b

Entry permits components v Measures used to isolate the permit space v Measures used to eliminate or control permit space hazards before entry v Acceptable entry conditions 1 c

Entry permits components v Results of initial and periodic testing performed v Rescue and emergency services v Communication procedures 1 d

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

Entry permit system v Know how to obtain an entry permit v Entry supervisors are responsible for endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin 2 a

Entry permit system v Verify that all required information has been filled in v Permits must be available to authorized entrants v Verify that all necessary equipment is in place 2 b

Entry permit system v Ensure that entry procedures are understood v Permit is not endorsed until everything is ready 2 c

Entry permit system v Post the permit prior to entry v Entry supervisor cancel the permit at any time 2 d

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 3 a

Requirements for using alternate entry procedures v Employers must provide documentation of monitoring/inspection/ supporting data 3 b

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

Requirements for using alternate entry procedures v Certification entrants is available to the v Authorized entrants must be able to observe air monitoring 3 d

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 5 b

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

Proper use of equipment Training sessions should include: Testing v Monitoring v Ventilation v Communication v Personal protection v Lighting v Barriers and shields v Safe ingress/egress v Emergency and rescue equipment v 6 a

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 6 b

Proper use of equipment v Authorized entrants must be able to observe monitoring or testing v Pre-entry and subsequent testing can be observed 6 c

Proper use of equipment v Entrants can request a reevaluation of confined space conditions v Entrants must be immediately provided with test results 6 d

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 7 a

Entrants must alert an attendant regarding: v Warning sign or symptom of exposure v Dangerous situations v Prohibited conditions 8 a

Evacuation must occur if the entrant detects: v. A warning sign or symptom of exposure v. A prohibited condition v An evacuation alarm 9 a

Rescue and emergency procedures v Either an outside rescue service or on-site rescue team can be used 10 a

Rescue and emergency procedures v Selection of rescue services must be based on ability to respond and perform 10 b

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 10 c

Rescue and emergency procedures v Summoning the rescue and emergency services v Verifying that rescue services are available 10 d

Rescue and emergency procedures v Authorized entrants must be provided with retrieval systems • Full-body harness • Retrieval line • Wristlets 10 e

Rescue and emergency procedures v Attendants must not enter a confined space unless trained to do so and help has arrived 10 f

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 11 a

Coordinating entry with multiple employers v Acceptable entry conditions must be maintained 11 b

Summary of key points v Entry permit system v Requirements for using alternate entry procedures 12 a

Summary of key points v Reclassification spaces v Confined of confined space hazards v Equipment v Communications procedures 12 b

Summary of key points v Conditions where an entrant must alert the attendant v PPE v Rescue/emergency procedures 12 c