Confined Space (Permit-required) Authorized Entrant

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

Entry permits - components Authorized entrants within the permit space Names of attendants Name of entry supervisor Hazards of the permit space 1b

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

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

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

Entry permit system Know how to obtain an entry permit Entry supervisors are responsible for endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin 2a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hazards of confined spaces 5b

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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