Confined Space (Permit-required)

1. Confined Space(Permit-required) Authorized Entrant

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

3. Entry permits - components • Authorized entrants within the permit space • 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. Entry permit system • Know how to obtain an entry permit • Entry supervisors are responsible for endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin 2a

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

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

10. Entry permit system • Post the permit prior to entry • Entry supervisor can cancel the permit at any time 2d

11. Requirements for using alternate entry procedures • Alternate entry procedures are allowed when the only hazard is a hazardous atmosphere controlled by forced air ventilation 3a

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

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

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

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 4a

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 4b

17. Hazards of confined spaces • Engulfment • Hazardous atmospheres • oxygen deficient • oxygen enrichment • toxic contaminants • flammable contaminants 5a

18. Hazards of confined spaces 5b

19. Hazards of confined spaces • Safety and health hazards • Signs, symptoms, consequences of exposure 5c

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

21. Proper use of equipment • Workers must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in equipment use • Calibration, functions, proper use and maintenance of equipment 6b

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

23. Proper use of equipment • Entrants can request a re-evaluation of confined space conditions • Entrants must be immediately provided with test results 6d

24. Communications procedures • Attendants must communicate with the entrant to monitor the entrant’s status • Attendants must be able to alert entrants of the need to evacuate 7a

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

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

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

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

29. Rescue and emergency procedures • Rescue teams must be informed of permit space hazards • Rescue teams must have access to permit spaces for training 10c

30. Rescue and emergency procedures • Summoning the rescue and emergency services • Verifying that rescue services are available 10d

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

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

33. Coordinating entry with multiple employers • Host employers must coordinate entry operations • Entry supervisors must determine that entry operations are consistent with the permit 11a

34. Coordinating entry with multiple employers • Acceptable entry conditions must be maintained 11b

35. Summary of key points • Entry permits • Entry permit system • Requirements for using alternate entry procedures 12a

36. Summary of key points • Reclassification of confined spaces • Confined space hazards • Equipment • Communications procedures 12b

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