Confined Space Entry Permits and Safety Procedures

1. Confined Space(Permit-required) Entry Supervisor

2. Entry permits - components • Space to be entered • Purpose of the entry • Date and authorized duration of the permit 1a

3. Entry permits - components • Names of authorized entrants • Names of attendants • Name of entry supervisor • Hazards of the permit space 1b

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

5. Entry permits - components • Results of initial and periodic testing performed • Rescue and emergency services • Communication procedures 1d

6. Entry permits - components • Equipment required • Other pertinent safety information • Any other work permits 1e

7. Methods of permit verification • Check for appropriate entries on the permit • Complete all tests prior to entry • Verify that all required procedures are in place 2a

8. Methods of permit verification • Ensure that all required PPE and equipment is ready for use • The above items are in place before the entry supervisor signs off on the permit 2b

9. Entry permit system • Know how to obtain a permit • Entry supervisors are responsible for endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin 3a

10. Entry permit system • Verify that all required information has been filled in • Verify that all necessary equipment is in place • Ensure that entry procedures are understood 3b

11. Entry permit system • Do not endorse a permit until everything is ready • Post the permit prior to entry • The entry supervisor can cancel the permit at any time 3c

12. Requirements for using alternate entry procedures • Alternate entry procedures are allowed when the only hazard is a hazardous atmosphere controlled by forced air ventilation • Employers must provide documentation of monitoring/inspection/supporting data 4a

13. Requirements for using alternate entry procedures • Certification must contain the: • date • location • signature of the person providing the certification 4b

14. Requirements for using alternate entry procedures • Make the certification available to the entrants • Authorized entrants must be able to observe air monitoring 4c

15. Reclassification of spaces • Permit-required confined space can be reclassified as a non-permit confined space • The permit space must not have atmospheric hazards • All hazards eliminated without entry 5a

16. Reclassification of spaces • Certification must contain the: • date • location • signature of the person providing the certification • Certification must be made available to the entrant 5b

17. Hazards of confined spaces • Engulfment • Hazardous atmospheres • oxygen deficient • oxygen enrichment • toxic contaminants • flammable contaminants 6a

18. Hazards of confined spaces • Safety and health hazards • Signs, symptoms, consequences of exposure 6b

19. Behavioral effects of hazards • Effects of oxygen deficient atmospheres • Signs that a person is breathing too much oxygen 7a

20. Behavioral effects of hazards • Effects of other hazard exposure • Signs of fatigue 7b

21. Methods of removing unauthorized individuals • Attendants are responsible for informing entrants and entry supervisor if unauthorized persons enter the space • Entry supervisors must remove unauthorized individuals 8a

22. Methods of removing unauthorized individuals • Follow your facility’s policies for removing unauthorized persons 8b

23. Determining if entry conditions are being maintained • Have hazards changed? • Are procedures being performed according to the permit? 9a

24. Determining if entry conditions are being maintained • Are procedures not listed on the permit being performed? • Are entry conditions acceptable? 9b

25. When to terminate entry • Prohibited conditions • Completions of entry operations 10a

26. When to terminate entry • Situations outside the space require evacuation • Prohibited conditions inside the space • Attendants unable to perform duties • Entry operation have been completed 10b

27. Rescue and emergency procedures • Either an outside rescue service or on-site rescue team can be used • Selection of rescue services must be based on ability to respond and perform 11a

28. Rescue and emergency procedures • Rescue teams must be informed of permit space hazards • Rescue teams must have access to permit spaces for training 11b

29. Rescue and emergency procedures • Summoning the rescue and emergency services • Verifying that rescue services are available 11c

30. Coordinating entry with multiple employers • Host employers must coordinate entry operations • Entry supervisors must determine that entry operations are consistent with the permit 12a

31. Coordinating entry with multiple employers • Acceptable entry conditions must be maintained 12b

32. Summary of key points • Entry permits • Entry procedures • Prohibited conditions 13a

33. Summary of key points • Communication procedures • Permit cancellation • Conditions that cause evacuation 13b

34. Summary of key points • Equipment • PPE • Rescue/emergency procedures 13c