Confined Space (Permit-required) Entry Supervisor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Requirements for using alternate entry procedures v Certification must contain the: datedate locationlocation signature of the person providing the certificationsignature of the person providing the certification 4b

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

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

Reclassification of spaces v Certification must contain the: datedate locationlocation signature of the person providing the certificationsignature of the person providing the certification v Certification must be made available to the entrant 5b

Hazards of confined spaces v Engulfment v Hazardous atmospheres oxygen deficientoxygen deficient oxygen enrichmentoxygen enrichment toxic contaminantstoxic contaminants flammable contaminantsflammable contaminants 6a

Hazards of confined spaces v Safety and health hazards v Signs, symptoms, consequences of exposure 6b

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

Behavioral effects of hazards v Effects of other hazard exposure v Signs of fatigue 7b

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

Methods of removing unauthorized individuals v Follow your facility’s policies for removing unauthorized persons 8b

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

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

When to terminate entry v Prohibited conditions v Completions of entry operations 10a

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

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

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

Rescue and emergency procedures v Summoning the rescue and emergency services v Verifying that rescue services are available 11c

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

Coordinating entry with multiple employers v Acceptable entry conditions must be maintained 12b

Summary of key points v Entry permits v Entry procedures v Prohibited conditions 13a

Summary of key points v Communication procedures v Permit cancellation v Conditions that cause evacuation 13b

Summary of key points v Equipment v PPE v Rescue/emergency procedures 13c