Confined Space Entry

Presented by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety

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Training Outline
Introduction OSHA Regulations General Hazards Permits Atmospheric Testing Safety Procedures Training and Duties of the Confined Space Entry Team Review and Quiz

Introduction
Confined space definition: Is large enough that an employee can enter and perform assigned work Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy

Introduction
Examples of confined spaces: storage tanks pits silos vats tunnels sewers shafts exhaust ducts

Introduction Regulatory Requirements

OSHA- employee safety- permit confined spaces- 29 CFR 1910.146 The employer must assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present that necessitate the use of PPE

Permit Space Hazards

Hazardous atmosphere (too little or too much oxygen, flammable or toxic air) Engulfment Danger from unexpected movement of machinery Electrocution Heat stress Becoming wedged into a narrow space and suffocating

Reducing Risks of Hazards

Post signs to alert employees to the dangers of confined spaces Use barriers to keep unauthorized employees out of permit spaces Develop and use a written space entry program Conduct air monitoring and other tests to identify and evaluate hazards in each permit space Ventilate, eliminate, or control the spaces atmospheric hazards before entry into the space

Permits
Permit space Purpose, date & authorized length of entry Authorized entrants and supervisor by name Hazards of the identified space Control and isolation methods Acceptable entry conditions Results of initial and periodic atmospheric testing Rescue and emergency services to be summoned Communication procedures Equipment to be provided

Preparation of Permit Space

Notify all affected departments Post signs and put up barriers to protect entrants from traffic and pedestrians Blind or disconnect and cap all input lines so that no hazardous materials can enter the space Empty space of any materials that may be hazardous Verify breathing safety by air testing Add emergency contact telephone numbers

Atmospheric Testing
Continuously test and monitor air in all areas before entry Make sure that the oxygen content is between 19.5 and 23.5 percent List any toxic materials that could be present and their permissible exposure limits Evaluate heat stress potential Control any hazards present before entry Evacuate the space and cancel the permit if air becomes hazardous

Monitors

Monitors
Simultaneously monitors up to four atmospheric hazards: carbon monoxide flammables hydrogen sulfide variable oxygen levels

Safety Procedures
Authorized entrants can enter a permit space only after its been tested and found safe for entry The assigned entrant has to know what equipment to use- and how to use it Once prepared, you want to get in and do the assigned task as quickly and efficiently as possible Alert the attendant immediately if you recognize a sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation

Training and Duties of the Confined Space Entry Team

Duties of the Entry Supervisor: Verifies that the permit is filled out completely and all safety steps listed are taken, then signs the form Checks conditions to ensure they stay safe throughout the work Sees that any unauthorized people are removed When work is complete, cancels the permit and concludes the operation

Training and Duties of the Confined Space Entry Team

Duties of the Attendant: Maintains an accurate count of whos in the space, monitors activities inside and outside of the space, and stays in touch with the entrants Keeps unauthorized persons out of and away from an occupied permit space Orders evacuation of the permit space, entrants show signs of behavioral effects of hazard exposure, or an outside situation that could endanger the workers in the space Summons rescue and emergency services when needed

Training and Duties of the Confined Space Entry Team

Duties of the Entrant: Knows the hazards of the space and signs of exposure Follows personal protective equipment training carefully Keeps in contact with the attendant, leaves space at once if instructed to do so Is always ready to evacuate quickly Leaves the space and tells the attendant if there is danger

Training and Duties of the Confined Space Entry Team

Emergency and Rescue Procedures: Self rescue An entrant evacuates the space with no help

Non-entry rescue Only workers trained in rescue can enter the space for the purpose of rescue and only when there is another attendant present

Review and Quiz

Confined Space Quiz

1) A confined space means a space that: A) Is large enough that an employee can enter and perform work B) Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit C) Both A&B D) None of the above

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2) Examples of confined spaces are: A) Storage tanks, pits, silos, and vats B) Tunnels, sewers, shafts, and exhaust ducts C) Offices, carpools, and shopping stores D) A&B

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3) True or False: The employee must assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present that necessitate the use of PPE.

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4) Which are examples of permit space hazards? A) Hazardous atmosphere, engulfment, electrocution, and heat stress B) Storage tanks, pits, silos, and vats C) Tunnels, sewers, shafts, and exhaust ducts D) None of the above

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5) What are some ways of reducing risks of hazards? A) Post signs and use of barriers B) Develop and use a written program C) Conduct monitoring and ventilate, eliminate, or control the hazards of the confined space D) All of the Above

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6) Which of the following are required on a confined space permit? A) Permit space, purpose, date, and authorized entrants B) Hazards of space, control methods, acceptable entry, and results of entry C) Rescue and emergency services, communication procedures, and equipment D) All of the above

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7) True or False: In the preparation of a permit space, you must notify all affected departments, post signs and barriers to protect entrants, and empty the confined space of any hazardous materials.

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8) In the preparation of permit space, you must: A) Blind or disconnect and cap all input lines B) Verify breathing safety by air testing and add emergency control telephone numbers C) All the above D) None of the above

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9) True or False: During atmospheric testing, you must evaluate heat stress potential and control any hazards before entry but need not evacuate the space if the air becomes hazardous.

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10) During atmospheric testing, you must: A) Continuously test and monitor air in all areas before entry B) Make sure that the oxygen content is between 19.5 and 25.5 percent C) List any toxic materials that could be present and their permissible exposures D) A&C

Confined Space Quiz

11) True or False: The PhD Plus simultaneously monitors up to four atmospheric hazards which are carbon monoxide, flammables, hydrogen sulfide, and variable oxygen levels.

Confined Space Quiz

12) Regarding safety procedures entering a confined space, which of the following applies: A) Authorized entrants can enter a permit space only after tested and found safe B) Each assigned entrant has to know what equipment to use and how to use it C) Do the task as quickly and efficiently as possible D) All the above

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13) Duties of the entry supervisor include: A) Verification of the permit and checks the condition of the confined space B) Sees that unauthorized people are removed C) Cancels the permit when work is done D) All the above

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14) Duties of the attendant include: A) Maintaining an accurate account of whos in the space, monitors activities of the space, and stays in touch with the entrants B) Keeps unauthorized persons away from an occupied permit space C) Orders the evacuation from the permit space and summoning rescue when needed D) All the above

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15) Duties of the entrant include: A) Knowing the hazards of the space and signs of exposure B) Follows their personal protective equipment training and keeps in contact with the attendant C) All of the above D) None of the above

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16) True or False: Only workers trained in rescue can enter the space for the purpose of rescue whether an attendant is present or not.