1. 29CFR1910.146 Permit Required Confined Space Legislative changes as of December 1, 1998

2. When finished with this session, Participants will be able to: List 3 major changes to the PRCS standard Explain how these changes affect entry procedures at their worksites

3. December 1, 1998 Changes Authorized representatives Observation of testing Clarified paragraph (k) - Rescue Added paragraph (l) - Employee Participation Added Appendix F – Rescue Evaluation

4. Authorized Representatives Access to WRITTEN program Access to monitoring data and decision process Observation of monitoring Access to training certifications Participate in development of written program

5. Observation of testing Pre-Entry Monitoring Periodic Monitoring Re-evaluate if there is reason to believe that initial monitoring was inadequate

6. Clarified paragraph (k) (k) Rescue Greatly expanded paragraph (k) Specified requirements for training of rescue services Expanded rescue PPE requirements

7. Added paragraph (l) Employers shall consult with affected employees and their authorized representatives on the development and implementation of all aspects of the permit space program required by paragraph (c) of this section. Employers shall make available to affected employees and their authorized representatives all information required to be developed by this section.

8. Added Appendix F Selection of Rescue service Ongoing and annual evaluation

9. Selection Criteria Initial Needed response time Service response time – realistic Availability Requirements of (k)(2) Willingness to perform Adequate Communications Supplied air respirators Entry rescue Medical skills/patient packaging Equipments

10. Annual Evaluation Trained as entrants Trained and provided PPE First aid/medical Personal safety Monitoring MSDS Informed of hazards both inside and outside the space Limited opening size Elevated rescue Plans and practice

11. When finished with this session, Participants will be able to: List 3 major changes to the PRCS standard Explain how these changes affect entry procedures at their worksites