1. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Permit-Required Confined Space Safety Subpart J

2. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Confined Space Entry - Definition Large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work. Has limited means for entry or exit Not designed for continuous occupancy

3. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Confined Space Entry - Examples Process Tanks Vessels Silos Pits Vaults Hoppers Fuel Tanks Tankers

4. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Why Are Confined Spaces Dangerous? Hazards are not obvious Lack of ventilation Difficult for: –Employees to exit –Rescue teams to enter

5. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Four Leading Causes of Death in Confined Spaces 1) Oxygen content below 19.5% 2) Oxygen content above 23.5% 3) Toxic or flammable elements in the air 4) Getting trapped by sand-like substance

6. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Confined Spaces Require a Permit to Enter When: They contain or have the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere Engulfment is possible You can become trapped in the space They contain other serious hazards

7. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Fatalities 47% - Air (Oxygen, Gases Vapors) 21% - Drowning 19% - Toxic (Liquids or Vapors above PEL 10% - Blunt Force Trauma 2% - Electrocution 1% - Burns

8. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Entry Permit Systems Save Lives Identify dangerous conditions Prevent accidental entry Describe conditions required for safe entry List procedures for emergency rescue

9. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications An Entry Permit Contains: Dates when it is safe for you to enter Tester’s name who authorized entry Names of employees who can enter Names and phone numbers of rescue and emergency services

10. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Attendant Responsibilities Ensure safety of entrants in confined space If entrant becomes injured within the confined space, summon rescue workers Maintain communication with entrant Never allow unauthorized employees to enter

11. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Attendants Will Order Entrants To Evacuate When Conditions seem dangerous Entrant has a behavior change such as: –Heavy breathing –Loss of balance –Extreme coughing They cannot focus all of their time monitoring the entrant

12. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Entrant Responsibilities Maintain communications with attendant Use personal protective equipment Alert attendant if you: –Notice any change in the way you feel –See conditions that look dangerous

13. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Entrants Have the Right to: See the entry permit before entering a confined space Examine all test results Request that confined spaces be retested Exit if they do not feel safe

14. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Entrants Must Evacuate If Conditions look dangerous You feel a behavior change Communication is lost An evacuation alarm goes off The attendant orders an evacuation

15. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Rescue Procedures Begin rescue process if entrant fails to communicate with the attendant Do not enter a confined space if you are not trained to help in an emergency

16. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Levels Of Risk Within Confined Spaces Can Change Risk can increase –New hazards can be found Risk can decrease –Hazard can be completely eliminated –Hazard can be temporarily eliminated

17. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications More Than One Employer On The Job Confined space activity coordinated by us One primary contact is responsible Contractors treated like all other employers

18. Copyright  Progressive Business Publications Summary Dangerous conditions in confined spaces is a leading cause of death in the workplace Entry permit systems save lives Attendants protect entrants Do not attempt to rescue if not trained