Confined Space Entry Awareness Plus

1. Confined Space EntryAwareness Plus

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3. 3 Emphasis that the space must meet all 4 of the criteria listed to be considered as a confined space Note: Explain to the attendees if you are uncertain if a space (which is not designed for continuous human occupancy) meets all 4 criteria listed you should always (by default) consider it to be a confined space. Emphasis that the space must meet all 4 of the criteria listed to be considered as a confined space Note: Explain to the attendees if you are uncertain if a space (which is not designed for continuous human occupancy) meets all 4 criteria listed you should always (by default) consider it to be a confined space.

4. 4 Confines Space – Basic Types Confined Spaces can be broken into two basic types: Open-topped enclosures with depths which a depth that can restrict the natural movement of air Whenever the depth is at or greater than 1.5 meters (5 feet) deep Examples: Oily water separators, pits, open-top floating roof tank, trenches, excavations, etc. Enclosures with limited opening for entry and exit Tanks, vessels, boilers, tanker truck trailers, rail cars, ducting, etc.

5. 5 Ask the class if they can think of other spaces that could be considered as a confined space? E.g. enclosed areas under habitable buildings, non ventilated attic spaces of builds in a restricted area. Ask the class if they can think of other spaces that could be considered as a confined space? E.g. enclosed areas under habitable buildings, non ventilated attic spaces of builds in a restricted area.

6. 6 Refer to the LOTO training requirements For Open top Confined Spaces such as excavations, pits, etc natural ventilation is normally used. The exception would be excavation, etc with a high level of hydrocarbon contamination giving off vapors. For Confined Spaces such as tanks, vessels, etc forced ventilation is normally required. Refer to the LOTO training requirements For Open top Confined Spaces such as excavations, pits, etc natural ventilation is normally used. The exception would be excavation, etc with a high level of hydrocarbon contamination giving off vapors. For Confined Spaces such as tanks, vessels, etc forced ventilation is normally required.

7. 7 Positive isolation is not and option it is a must every time entry is required into a confined space even if the entry will only require a few minutes it is NOT ALLOWED unless the space has been positively isolated. Explain that positive isolation of a confined space means one of the following: Piping: Installation of a blind/space or the removal of a spool piece and blind flanging of the live section of the line. Positive isolation is not and option it is a must every time entry is required into a confined space even if the entry will only require a few minutes it is NOT ALLOWED unless the space has been positively isolated. Explain that positive isolation of a confined space means one of the following: Piping: Installation of a blind/space or the removal of a spool piece and blind flanging of the live section of the line.

8. 8 Note to the attendees that once a confine space manways are opened until it has been cleared for entry and the required Entry Permit obtained the opening is to be taped or otherwise barricaded off and warning signs hung NO Entry Allowed. Note that there have been cases of forced ventilation started on vessels without and openings to allow air to enter resulting in a vacuum being pulled which collapsed the vessel. Note to the attendees that once a confine space manways are opened until it has been cleared for entry and the required Entry Permit obtained the opening is to be taped or otherwise barricaded off and warning signs hung NO Entry Allowed. Note that there have been cases of forced ventilation started on vessels without and openings to allow air to enter resulting in a vacuum being pulled which collapsed the vessel.

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12. 12 A Hazards Assessment is to be completed in the initial Planning Stage of the proposed work. The hazards assessment should be conducted jointly by the facility operations staff and the person or persons entering the confined spaceA Hazards Assessment is to be completed in the initial Planning Stage of the proposed work. The hazards assessment should be conducted jointly by the facility operations staff and the person or persons entering the confined space

13. 13 Hazards Risk Assessment (Planning Stage) Competent personnel must complete a risk assessment during the planning stage for entry into the confined space. The assessment must take into account the following: The nature of the confined space; Open top enclosures at a depth of 1.5 M (5 feet) or greater Equipment/vessels, etc with limited access for entry and exit The work required to be done, including it is necessary to enter the confined space; The range of methods by which the work can be done; The hazard involved and associated risks; Emergency and rescue procedures.

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17. 17 Maintaining contact with people inside the space at all times. Depending on the type of confined space (e.g. excavations, pits or vessels) contact may be visual or For enclosed confined spaces such as tanks and vessels contact may be by use of intrinsically safe two way radios (preferred method), megaphone, Hand Held portable air horn, whistle, etc. Should a person in the confine space collapse, the Entry Watch (After raising the alarm) can attempt a rescue but only from the outside of the space by trying to pull the person out using the lifeline. NOTE THAT: The Entry Watch may not enter the confined space himself unless he is a trained rescue person (with the proper PPE) and has been replaced by another qualified Entry Watch. Maintaining contact with people inside the space at all times. Depending on the type of confined space (e.g. excavations, pits or vessels) contact may be visual or For enclosed confined spaces such as tanks and vessels contact may be by use of intrinsically safe two way radios (preferred method), megaphone, Hand Held portable air horn, whistle, etc. Should a person in the confine space collapse, the Entry Watch (After raising the alarm) can attempt a rescue but only from the outside of the space by trying to pull the person out using the lifeline. NOTE THAT: The Entry Watch may not enter the confined space himself unless he is a trained rescue person (with the proper PPE) and has been replaced by another qualified Entry Watch.

18. 18 Maintaining contact with people inside the space at all times. Depending on the type of confined space (e.g. excavations, pits or vessels) contact may be visual or For enclosed confined spaces such as tanks and vessels contact may be by use of intrinsically safe two way radios (preferred method), megaphone, Hand Held portable air horn, whistle, etc. Should a person in the confine space collapse, the Entry Watch (After raising the alarm) can attempt a rescue but only from the outside of the space by trying to pull the person out using the lifeline. NOTE THAT: The Entry Watch may not enter the confined space himself unless he is a trained rescue person (with the proper PPE) and has been replaced by another qualified Entry Watch. Maintaining contact with people inside the space at all times. Depending on the type of confined space (e.g. excavations, pits or vessels) contact may be visual or For enclosed confined spaces such as tanks and vessels contact may be by use of intrinsically safe two way radios (preferred method), megaphone, Hand Held portable air horn, whistle, etc. Should a person in the confine space collapse, the Entry Watch (After raising the alarm) can attempt a rescue but only from the outside of the space by trying to pull the person out using the lifeline. NOTE THAT: The Entry Watch may not enter the confined space himself unless he is a trained rescue person (with the proper PPE) and has been replaced by another qualified Entry Watch.

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