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Confine Space

Confine Space. Hazmat Industry Technician. Hazards & Risks of Confined Spaces. Confined spaces are everywhere Often cause multiple fatalities. What is “Confined”. Limited or restricted entry and/or exit Not designed for continuous occupancy. Examples. General Hazards. Atmospheric

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Confine Space

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  1. Confine Space Hazmat Industry Technician

  2. Hazards & Risks of Confined Spaces Confined spaces are everywhere Often cause multiple fatalities

  3. What is “Confined” • Limited or restricted entry and/or exit • Not designed for continuous occupancy

  4. Examples

  5. General Hazards • Atmospheric • General safety hazards

  6. Hazards of Confined Spaces • Toxic • Causes • Manufacturing process • Work activities

  7. Hazards of Confined Spaces • Toxic • Examples of causes • Cleaning • Welding/brazing • Painting

  8. Hazards of Confined Spaces • Flammable/combustible • Causes • High oxygen level • Flammable liquids evaporating • Chemical reactions • Presence of combustible particles

  9. Hazards of Confined Spaces • Irritating or corrosive • Causes • Presence of corrosive liquids • Presence of respiratory irritants

  10. Hazards of Confined Spaces • Oxygen-deficient • Causes • Consumption of oxygen • Displacement of oxygen

  11. General Safety Hazards • Mechanical hazards • Physical hazards • Heat, noise & vibration

  12. Regulatory Requirements for Entry • 29 CFR 1910.146 (federal reg) • Title 8 CCR Section 5156-5158 (state reg)

  13. Regulatory Requirements • “Confined” • Large enough to enter • Limited means of entry/exit • Not designed for continuous occupancy

  14. General Entry Requirements • Test and monitor atmosphere • Evaluate any indications of hazard • Implement measures to protect entrants

  15. Permit-Required Confined Space Entry • Have known/suspected hazards • Entrants face increased risk • Entrapment • Engulfment • Hazardous atmospheres

  16. Permit-Required Definition • Contains hazardous atmosphere • Contains material that can engulf entrant • Configuration can trap entrant • Other hazards • Machinery, electrical, heat, etc.

  17. Entering Permit-Required Space • Workplace must have written plan

  18. Entry Procedures

  19. Employer Policies

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