Confined Space Instructional Goal You 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 t all personnel have been trained t proper permit has been issued t appropriate PPE is in place and utilized t OSHA’s procedures are in effect

Definitions t attendant t confined space

Definitions t permit-required confined space t isolation t hot work t inerting t purging

Definitions t standby person t qualified person

Permit Required Confined Space? t storage tanks t process vessels t silos t vaults t storage bins t hoppers t ship compartments t exhaust ducts t sewers t tunnels t boilers

Permit System t measures that have been implemented to prevent unauthorized entry t hazards that have been identified and evaluated before employee entry t means, procedures, and practices that are necessary for safe entry The employer must document

Permit Guidelines

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

Testing and Monitoring t oxygen deficiency t flammability t toxicity

Labeling and Posting

Work Practices Review Specific SOPs

Ventilation t negative pressure ventilation t positive pressure ventilation

Isolation/Lockout/Tagout LOCKOUT TAGOUT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE!

Safety Equipment and Clothing t no single combination of protective equipment and clothing is capable of protecting against all hazards t PPE should be used in conjunction with other protective methods t equipment and clothing should be selected that provide an adequate level of protection t overprotection, as well as underprotection, can be hazardous

Confined Space Rescue t on-site rescue teams t outside rescue services t three types of rescue – self-rescue – non-entry rescue - external – entry rescue - internal

Medical Issues t burns t fractures t lacerations t heart attack t asphyxia t heat stroke t chemical toxicity