Confined Space

Instructional GoalYou will be able to recognize confined space and permit required confined space, and be aware of the procedures used in confined space entry.

Prior to Entering a Confined Space

all personnel have been trained

proper permit has been issued

appropriate PPE is in place and utilized

OSHA’s procedures are in effect

Definitions

attendant

confined space

Definitions

permit-required confined space

isolation

hot work

inerting

purging

Definitions

standby person

qualified person

Permit Required Confined Space?

storage tanks process vessels silos vaults storage bins

hoppers ship compartments exhaust ducts sewers tunnels boilers

Permit System

measures that have been implemented to prevent unauthorized entry

hazards that have been identified and evaluated before employee entry

means, procedures, and practices that are necessary for safe entry

The employer must The employer must documentdocument

Permit Guidelines

Personnel Responsibilities

planning entry and exit procedures rescue and training drills use of testing equipment lockout procedures ventilation

Testing and Monitoring

oxygen deficiency

flammability

toxicity

Labeling and Posting

Work Practices

Review Specific SOPs

Ventilation

negative pressure ventilation

positive pressure ventilation

Isolation/Lockout/Tagout

LOCKOUT TAGOUT

MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE!

Safety Equipment and Clothing

no single combination of protective equipment and clothing is capable of protecting against all hazards

PPE should be used in conjunction with other protective methods

equipment and clothing should be selected that provide an adequate level of protection

overprotection, as well as underprotection, can be hazardous

Confined Space RescueConfined Space Rescue

on-site rescue teams outside rescue services three types of rescue

– self-rescue

– non-entry rescue - external

– entry rescue - internal

Medical Issues

burns fractures lacerations

heart attack

asphyxia

heat stroke

chemical toxicity