Confined Space Safety Training Presentations

1. Confined SpaceSafety Training Presentations Permit-Required Confined Spaces 29 CFR 1910.146

2. Why Comply???? • Confined space entry is a leading cause of occupational fatalities in this country

3. Definition of a Confined Space • Limited means of egress • Can be bodily entered • Not designed for continuous occupancy

4. Definition of Permit-RequiredConfined Spaces • Contains or has potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere • Contains the potential for engulfment • Internal configuration that can trap or asphyxiate entrant • Any other serious safety or health hazards

5. Typical Permit-Required Spaces • Chemical Storage Tanks and Vessels • Pits • Waste Water Lift Sumps • Underground Sewage Tunnels • Industrial Steam Boilers

6. Typical Non-Permit-Required Spaces • Utility closets • Below-grade trenches • Storage vaults • Utility subbasements

7. Potential Confined Space Hazards • Engulfment • Oxygen deficiency (19.5% or less) • Oxygen enrichment (23.5% or higher) • Flammable gases or vapors • Combustible dusts • Toxic substances • IDLH atmospheres

8. Atmospheric Testing • Hazards must be tested in this order: • Oxygen content • Combustibility/flammability • Toxic atmospheres • Entrants must be allowed to observe monitoring

9. Reasons for Space Ventilation • Maintain oxygen levels above 19.5% • Maintain toxic gases and vapors at acceptable levels

10. Types of Personal Protective Equipment • Harnesses • Retrieval lines • Chemical protective clothing • Welding apron/sleeves • Respirators • Gloves • Safety glasses

11. Company’s Responsibilities • Formulate and manage the confined spaces program • Maintain a confined space inventory • Maintain a list of “Authorized Personnel” • Maintain copies of confined space permits • Direct the confined space training program • Maintain rescue equipment • Coordinate contractor activities

12. Authorized Attendant Responsibilities • Know the hazards that may be faced during entry. • Be knowledgeable in the use and care of applicable atmosphere sampling equipment. • Conduct all atmosphere tests/sampling specified by the permit and render the atmosphere safe before entry can be made. • Be aware of possible behavioral effects of hazard exposure in Authorized Entrants. • Continuously maintain an accurate count of Authorized Entrants in the confined space. Document No. EHSL-6.2.2-00.001D Rev. R1 Rev. Date: 01/30/09

13. Authorized Attendant Responsibilities (cont.) • Remain outside the permit space during entry operations until relieved by another Authorized Attendant. • Communicate with Authorized Entrants as necessary to adequately monitor their status. • Monitor activities inside and outside the confined space and order Authorized Entrants to evacuate when necessary. • Summon rescue services if needed (by use of portable radio or phone). • Keep unauthorized persons out of the permit space. • Do not perform any duties that might interfere with monitoring duties. Document No. EHSL-6.2.2-00.001D Rev. R1 Rev. Date: 01/30/09

14. Authorized Entrant Responsibilities • Know the hazards that may be faced during entry. • Recognize signs and symptoms of exposure. • Properly use entry equipment • Communicate with the Authorized Attendant as necessary to enable the Attendant to monitor Authorized Entrant status and to enable the Attendant to alert Entrants of the need to evacuate the space. • Alert the Authorized Attendant whenever warning signs or symptoms of exposure to a dangerous situation are recognized or a prohibited condition is detected. • Exit from the space as quickly as possible whenever: • An order to evacuate is given by the Attendant or the Entry Supervisor. • Any warning signs or symptoms of exposure to a dangerous situation are recognized. • A prohibited condition is detected. • An evacuation alarm is activated

15. Confined Space Supervisor Responsibilities • Know the hazards that may be faced during entry. • Verify by checking that the appropriate entries have been made on the permit, that all tests specified by the permit have been conducted, and that all procedures and equipment are in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin. • Terminate entry and cancel the permit as required. • Verify rescue services are available and that the means for summoning them are operable. • Remove unauthorized individuals who enter or attempt to enter the permit space during operations. • See that entry operations remain consistent with the permit • Ultimately, the Confined Space Supervisor is responsible for all confined space entry activities.

16. Rescuer Responsibilities • Understand the hazards of the space • Be certified in emergency first aid and CPR • Understand appropriate entry procedures • Know how to use rescue equipment • Practice confined space rescues at least annually

17. Quiz 1. A confined space is defined as having limited egress, can be bodily entered, and is not designed for ______________________________________________. 2. All confined spaces must be permit-required. True or False 3. The three hazards that must be tested for in a confined space are _____________________, combustibility and flammability, and toxic atmospheres. 4. Since entrants will view the hazards while in the space, it is not necessary that theyknow or review the hazards prior to entry. True or False 5. If a chemical storage tank is empty, it would not be considered a confined space. True or False

18. Quiz (cont.) 6. Two examples of typical non-permit-required confined spaces are ________________ and ________________. 7. Confined space entry is a leading cause of occupational fatalities in the United States. True or False 8. Annual __________ drills are required by the OSHA Confined Space Standard. 9. An attendant should be available to be the first person into the space to conduct a rescue. True or False 10. An entrant should exit a confined space if ordered to do so, unknown exposures are encountered, communication is lost, or _______________________.

19. Quiz Answers 1. A confined space is defined as having limited egress, can be bodily entered, and is not designed for continuous occupancy. 2. False. Some confined spaces may be classified as non-permit-required. 3. The three hazards that must be tested for in a confined space are oxygen content, combustibility and flammability, and toxic atmospheres. 4. False. Entrants must be familiar with all hazards prior to entering a confined space. 5. False. Just because it is empty does not preclude its being defined as a confined space.

20. Quiz Answers (cont.) 6. Examples of typical non-permit-required confined spaces are utility closets, below-grade trenches, storage vaults, and utility subbasements. 7. True. Confined space entry is routinely one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities. 8. Annual emergency drills are required by the OSHA Confined Space Standard. 9. False. An attendant should never enter a confined space to rescue unless someone else is available to fill the duties as attendant. 10. An entrant should exit a confined space if ordered to do so, unknown exposures are encountered, communicationis lost, or an alarm is sounded.