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PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE 29 CFR 1910.146. Terminal Learning Objective (TLO). Action: Identify the scope and application of 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Space Condition: Given classroom instruction Standard: In accordance with (IAW 29) CFR 1910.146.
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PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE 29 CFR 1910.146
Terminal Learning Objective (TLO) • Action: Identify the scope and application of 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Space • Condition: Given classroom instruction • Standard: In accordance with • (IAW 29) CFR 1910.146
Enabling Learning Objectives (ELO’s) • 1. Identify a Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) • 2. Identify employer and contractor responsibilities • 3. Identify permit-required confined space program requirements • Identify the different types of confined space permits
Enabling Learning Objectives (ELO’s) • 5. Identify personnel requirements for permit space entries • 6. Identify the procedures for a permit space entry • 7. Identify confined space hazards and hazard control methods • Identify atmospheric testing procedures • Identify ventilation procedures • Operate safely in a confined space
29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Space Scope and Application: • Contains requirements for safe practices and procedures to protect employees in general industry from the hazards of entry into Permit- Required Confined Spaces (PRCS)
A Confined Space is defined as: • Large enough and so configured • that an employee can bodily enter to perform assigned work and • Limited or restricted in its means • of entry and exit and • Not designed for continuous • employee occupancy
Permit-Required Confined Space is a Confined Space that: • Contains or has the potential to • contain a hazardous atmosphere • Oxygen Deficiency, Toxic Gases, Flammable Gases • Contains a material that has the • potential for engulfing the entrant • Solid or Liquid
Has an internal configuration such • that an entrant could be trapped or • asphyxiated by inwardly converging • walls or by floors which slope down • and taper to a small cross-section • Silo, Hopper, Shafts • Contains any other recognized serious • safety or health hazard • Biological Hazards: Snakes, Spiders, or Machinery
PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE AREAS TANKS VESSELS REACTORS MANHOLES VATS BOILERS SILOS HOPPERS BINS VAULTS TUNNELS PIPES PITS TANK TRUCKS TANK CARS
EMPLOYERS SHALL Identify - Locate Permit-Required Confined Spaces Inform employees by posting signs, training or other effective methods Prevent entry by unauthorized persons Develop a written plan - If employees are to enter
What does 29 CFR 1910.146 apply to ? Permit-Required Confined Space
What is the scope and application of 29 CFR 1910.146? Contains requirements for safe practices and procedures to protect employees in general industry from the hazards of entry into Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS)
HOST EMPLOYER Arranges for contractor to perform work involving confined space entry
HOST EMPLOYER WILL INFORM THE CONTRACTOR OF Permit-Required Confined Spaces in the workplace Permit-Required entry procedures Confined space hazards Precautions and procedures
HOST EMPLOYER SHALL Coordinate entry operation with the contractor Debrief contractor Host employer remains responsible for contractor if contractor is untrained or has no Confined Space Entry/Rescue capability
CONTRACTOR SHALL Obtain information on confined spaces from host Coordinate entry operations with host Inform host of entry procedures contractor will follow Debrief Host
PERMIT PROGRAM THE HEART OF 1910.146
PRCS PROGRAM MUST ADDRESS • Implementation of measures to • prevent unauthorized entry. 2. Identify/evaluate Permit-Required Confined Space hazards prior to employee entry. 3. Development/implementation of procedures/practices for safe Permit-Required Confined Space entry
PRCS PROGRAM MUST ADDRESS 4. Provision of equipment at no cost to employees. 5. Permit-Required Confined Space evaluation before & during entry. 6. Provision of at least one attendant outside Permit-Required Confined Space during entry
PRCS PROGRAM MUST ADDRESS 7. System or methods that enable attendant to respond to emergencies. 8. Designation of roles & duties and required training. 9. Development and implementation of system for preparation, issuance, use and cancellation of permit.
PRCS PROGRAM MUST ADDRESS 10. Method(s) for summoning rescue – emergency services 11. Development/implementation of procedures to coordinate activity near the Permit-Required Confined Space 12. Procedures for concluding entry and securing the Permit-Required Confined Space
PRCS PROGRAM MUST ADDRESS 13. Review of PRCS program if deficiencies are suspected. 14. Annual review & revision of Permit-Required Confined Space program using canceled permits.
ENTRY PERMIT WILL IDENTIFY • Permit Space to be entered • Purpose Of The Entry • Date & Duration Of The Entry • 4. Identity Of Authorized Entrants By: • Name or • Roster or • Tracking System
ENTRY PERMIT WILL IDENTIFY 5. Names of the attendants 6. Name of current entry supervisor and signature of original entry supervisor 7. Permit-Required Confined Space hazards 8. Hazard mitigation methods
ENTRY PERMIT WILL IDENTIFY 9. Acceptable entry conditions 10. Results of initial and periodic monitoring Monitor’s Name Time Of Test 11. Rescue and emergency services to summon How To Call
ENTRY PERMIT WILL IDENTIFY 12. Communications systems and procedures 13. Equipment for entry 14. Any other information needed to ensure employee safety
Hot Work Permit • Use of equipment capable of providing a source of ignition • Line Breaking Permit • Intentional opening of a pipe, line or duct • that is or has been carrying flammable, • corrosive, or toxic material, an inert gas • or any fluid at a volume, pressure, or temperature capable of causing injury ENTRY PERMIT WILL IDENTIFY 15. Additional permits as needed
1910.146 LISTS FOUR SPECIFIC POSITIONS Entrant Attendant Entry Supervisor Rescue Service or Team
ENTRANT AUTHORIZED BY EMPLOYER TO ENTER PRCS • Know Permit-Required Confined • Space hazards • 2. Properly use necessary equipment • 3. Communicate with attendant • 4. Alert the attendant • 5. Exit Permit-Required Confined • Space as required
ATTENDANT Individual stationed outside a Permit-Required Confined Space to monitor entrants and perform duties assigned by the employer
ATTENDANT DUTIES • Know Permit-Required Confined • Space hazards • Know the effects of hazard exposure • Maintain accountability of entrants • Remain outside Permit-Required • Confined Space for duration of entry
ATTENDANT DUTIES • Maintain visual or voice contact • with entrant • Monitors inside and outside of • Permit-Required Confined Space • Orders Permit-Required Confined • Space evacuation
ATTENDANT DUTIES • Summons rescue • Prevents unauthorized entry • Performs non-entry rescue
#1.CALL FOR HELP ATTENDANT EMERGENCY ACTIONS #2.ATTEMPT NON-ENTRY RESCUE
ENTRY SUPERVISOR 1. Responsible for determining if acceptable entry conditions are present in Permit-Required Confined Space. 2. Authorizes and oversees entry operations. 3. Terminates entry.
Knows Permit-Required Confined • Space Hazards • 2. Verifies On Permit: • All Tests Conducted • Needed Equipment In Place • 3. Terminates Entry, Cancels Permit ENTRY SUPERVISOR DUTIES
ENTRY SUPERVISOR DUTIES 4.Verifies Rescue Is Available 5. Removes Unauthorized Entrants 6. As PRCS Entry Is Transferred Assures Operations Is Consistent With Permit
What are the ATTENDANT’s EMERGENCY ACTIONS? 1. CALL FOR HELP 2. ATTEMPT NON-ENTRY RESCUE
RECOGNITION OF CONFINED SPACE HAZARDS • Processes conducted in the space. • Chemicals used or stored in the space. • Processes or chemicals in the area. • Past use of the space • Information from records and reports • Hazards produced by work in • the space
DETERMINE HAZARDS PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE PHYSICAL OBSERVATION BY TESTING & MONITORING
GENERAL CLASSES OF HAZARDS ENGULFMENT MECHANICAL ATMOSPHERIC WHICH CLASS OF HAZARD CAUSES MORE CONFINED SPACE ENTRY EMERGENCIES?
ASPHYXIATING FLAMMABLE TOXIC PRIMARY ATMOSPHERIC HAZARDS
POOR LIGHTING NOISE OTHER SAFETY HAZARDS EXCESSIVE HEAT / COLD ELECTRICAL HAZARDS STAGNANT AIR OBSTRUCTIONS INSECURE FOOTING POOR COMMUNICATIONS
ASSESS FOR ALL HAZARDS • ELECTRICAL • MACHINERY • HYDRAULIC • PNEUMATIC • GRAVITY ANY OTHER IDENTIFIABLE HAZARDS!
3. External environment ? Spill upstream, uphill or upwind ? TO DETERMINE SPECIFIC HAZARDS 1. Material stored in the Permit- Required Confined Space? 2. Activity performed in Permit- Required Confined Space ?
HAZARD CONTROL 1. First eliminate all hazards around the opening of the Permit-Required Confined Space 2. Place barriers, signs, etc... 3. Pre-entry monitoring
HAZARD CONTROL 4. Ventilate 5. Any atmospheric change: Evacuate entrants immediately Evaluate the cause Eliminate hazard prior to re-entry