1. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY SUPERVISOR COURSE (Please Sign in)

2. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY SUPERVISOR COURSE
Confined Space defined
Confined Space Program Goal
Fatality Statistics
Confined Space Entry
Identifying, evaluating and classifying CS
Permit System
Entry Permit

3. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY SUPERVISOR COURSE CONT:
Master Entry Permit
Training Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Emergency Rescue
Support Equipment
General Information
Course Review

4. Confined Space Defined
(AFOSH STD 91-25)
A Confined Space:
Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform work
Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits are spaces that may have limited means of entry)
Is not designed for continuous occupancy

5. Simply Stated, our goal is to not experience a single injury or death
Confined Space Program Goal
Simply Stated, our goal is to not experience a single injury or death 12

6. Fatalities/ Employment Category
Fatality Statistics by Employment
Fatalities/ Employment Category
Investigations by NIOSH 11

7. Fatality Statistics by Training
Fatalities
Type of Training Received by Victim
Investigations by NIOSH 8

8. Fatality Statistics by Type of Entry
Fatalities/ Type of Entry by Victim
Investigations by NIOSH 9

9. Fatalities/ Reason for Entry by Victim
Fatality Statistics by Reason for Entry
Fatalities/ Reason for Entry by Victim
Investigations by NIOSH 10

10. Identifying, Evaluating and Classifying Confined Space
SHOW FIRST 16 SLIDES
17TH SLIDE IS BLANK
THESE SLIDES SHOW WHAT A CONFINED COULD LOOK LIKE. THE REMAINING SLIDES SHOW LUKE CONFINED SPACES.

11. 1. Identify; Locate your Confined
a. The Functional Manager or Commander, in coordination with personnel on the CSPT, will; Identify, Evaluate, Classify each Confined
Space
1. Identify; Locate your Confined
Spaces and ensure you are responsible for that facility.
2. Evaluate; Your Confined Spaces and fill out a survey form for each Confined Space. 23

12. 3. Classify; Confined Spaces are classified on the
basis of measurements of;
a. Space Characteristics
(potential physical hazards)
b. Oxygen content
c. Flammability
d. Toxicity
* Bio-Environmental, Fire Department and Wing Safety will be present during classification 24

13. If the workplace contains permit spaces:
All personnel are informed of the existence, location, and the danger
Note: A sign reading DANGER -- PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER or some similar language would satisfy the requirement

14. If the employees will not enter permit spaces:
Preventative measure will be taken to prevent entry into permit spaces
If the employee will enter permit spaces the employer will:
Implement a written permit program

15. Before removing cover:
Eliminate any condition making it unsafe to remove an entrance cover
The opening shall be promptly guarded by:
Railing
Temporary cover
Temporary barrier
SHOW SLIDES 18-20
TALK ABOUT BARRIERS, FLAGMEN AND OVERALL PROTECTION

16. Before entry into the space:
Internal atmosphere shall be tested
Using calibrated direct-reading instrument
By a qualified person for the following conditions in the order given
Oxygen content
Flammable content
Potential toxic air contaminant
There shall be no hazardous atmosphere within the space whenever any employee is inside the space
TALK ABOUT ENTRISICALLY SAFE TOOLS
LOCKOUT TAGOUT PRIOR TO WORKING IN A CONFINED SPACE
SHOW EXAMPLES OF ALL TAGS
TESTING OF THE ATMOSPHERE PRIOR TO ENTRY
PERSONNEL CERTIFIED TO TEST AN ATMOSPHERE WILL RECEIVE TRAINING FROM BIO

17. Confined Space Entry Ventilation SHOW FIRST 16 SLIDES
17TH SLIDE IS BLANK
THESE SLIDES SHOW WHAT A CONFINED COULD LOOK LIKE. THE REMAINING SLIDES SHOW LUKE CONFINED SPACES.

18. Continuous forced air ventilation shall be used as follows:
An employee may not enter the space until the forced air ventilation has eliminated any hazardous atmosphere
The forced air ventilation shall be directed as to ventilate the immediate area where an employee is or will be present and shall continue until all employees have left the space
The air supply for the forced air ventilation shall be from a clean source and may not increase the hazards in the space
SLIDES 29-42
TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO SET UP BLOWERS TO ALLOW FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE SPACE
ENSURE YOU DO NOT PLACE YOUR BLOWER IN AN AREA THAT WILL CREATE ANOTHER HAZARD, I.E. NEAR THE EXHAUST OF YOU RUNNING VEHICLE

19. The atmosphere within the space shall be periodically tested
If a hazardous atmosphere is detected during entry:
Each employee shall leave the space immediately
The space shall be evaluated to determine how the hazardous atmosphere developed
Implement procedures to protect employees from any hazards before any subsequent entries takes place

20. Verify the space is safe for entry through a written certification that contains:
Date
Location of space
Signature of person providing the certification
The certification shall be made before entry and made available to each employee entering the space

21. When there are changes in the use or configuration on a non-permit confined space the space will be reevaluate and reclassified as necessary
A space classified as a permit required confined space may be reclassified as a non-permit confined space under the following conditions:
If the permit space poses no actual or potential atmospheric hazards
If all hazards within the space are eliminated without entry into the space

22. If testing and inspection during entry demonstrate that the hazards have been eliminated
Note: Control of atmospheric hazards through forced air ventilation does not constitute elimination of the hazard
The employer shall document the basis for determining that all hazards have been eliminated through a certification that contains a date, location of space and signature of person making the determination
If hazards arise within a permit space each employee in the space will exit

23. PERMIT SYSTEM

24. The employer, through the permit system shall:
Complete and document all steps necessary for entry
Require initials or signature of persons completing the steps
Post permit at entry and make the permit available to all authorized entrants
Ensure permit is signed by supervisor
Duration of permit may not exceed time required to complete assigned task
Permit must be canceled if a prohibited condition arises, or work has been completed

25. The employer shall retain each canceled entry permit for 1 year
The employer shall retain each canceled entry permit for 1 year. Any problems encountered during an entry operation shall be noted on the pertinent permit, so that appropriate revisions to the program can be made

26. ENTRY PERMIT

27. Permit required when space
Contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere
Contains a material that can engulf an entrant
Internal configuration of the space that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated
Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazards 18

28. ENTRY PERMIT AF FM 1024 Identifies: Space to be entered
Purpose of entry
Date and authorized duration of the entry permit
Authorized entrants within the permit space by name
Entry supervisor, by name with a space for the signature
Hazards of the permit space
Measures used to isolate the permit space and to eliminate or control permit space hazards before entry
SHOW SLIDE 44
SHOWS A PICTURE OF A PERMIT AT A WORKSITE.
SHOW AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT AN AF FM 1048 LOOKS LIKE

29. Acceptable entry conditions
Test results with signature or initials of tester(s)
Rescue services and the means for summoning them
Communication procedures and equipment
Equipment, such as PPE, testing, communications, alarm systems and rescue
Any other information needed to ensure safe entry
Any additional permits (such as for hot work)

30. No Permit required when space is
Considered Non-Hazardous
Entries into these spaces do not require an entry permit
“Buddy System”
The process or the operation being conducted within the confined space may change the space to a Permit Required Confined Space
Validate that hazardous conditions do not exist before entering the space 20

31. MASTER ENTRY PERMIT
(MEP) 27

32. 1. The MEP is nothing more than a master permit that identifies all your routinely entered confined spaces. You have all of these areas documented on your MEP. 27

33. 2. The MEP, a part of the overall written confined spaces program, will serve as an approval for recurring entries having the same conditions and entry requirements when signed by representatives of SEG, CEF and BEE. 28

34. 3. The MEP allows functional managers and
commanders to designate entry supervisors to
issue Field Entry Permits. Your MEP must be
reviewed by supervisor and re-certified each
year and signed by;
a. Bio-environmental Engineering (BE)
b. Fire Department (CEF)
c. Group Safety (SEG) 29

35. 4. Once your MEP is approved and certified
you are authorized to issue Field Entry Permits
for entry into areas specifically identified on the
MEP
5. To ensure your MEP contains all required areas,
refer to AFOSH STD Pg 7, para dated
Feb 1998 30

36. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

37. The supervisor shall provide training so that all personnel acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for safe performance of assigned duties:
Before the employee is assigned any duties
Before there is a change in assigned duties
Whenever employer has reason to believe either there are deviations from permit space entry procedures or inadequacies in the employee’s knowledge or use of these procedures

38. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

39. a. KEY POSITIONS 1. Entry Supervisor 2. Attendant
3. Entrant(s) * MANDATORY POSITIONS
4. Runner/Equipment monitor
The following positions will only be maintained if you provide your own qualified rescue team and approved respiratory gear.
5. Emergency Rescue
6. Air Bottle/Regulator Monitor
7. Runner/Equipment Monitor 44

40. DUTIES OF AUTHORIZED ENTRANT
The supervisor shall ensure that authorized entrants:
Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure
Proper use of required equipment
Communicate with attendant as necessary
Alert the attendant whenever:
The entrant recognizes any warning signs or symptoms of exposure to a dangerous situation
The entrant detects a prohibited condition

41. Exit from the permit space as quickly as possible when:
An order to evacuate is given by the attendant or entry supervisor
The entrant recognizes any warning signs or symptoms of exposure to a dangerous situation
The entrant detects a prohibited condition
An evacuation alarm is activated

42. DUTIES OF ATTENDANT
Know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure
Is aware of possible behavioral effects of hazard exposure in authorized entrant
Continuously maintains an accurate count of authorized entrants in the permit space
Remains outside the permit space during entry operations until relieved by another attendant
Communicates with authorized entrants, monitors entrants status and alerts entrants upon need to evacuate

43. Monitor activities inside and outside the space to determine if it is safe for entrants to remain in the space and order the entrants to evacuate under any of the following conditions:
If the attendant detects a prohibited condition
If the attendant detects the behavioral affects of hazard exposure in an entrant
If the attendant detects a situation outside the space that could endanger the entrants
If the attendant cannot effectively and safely perform assigned duties

44. Perform non-entry rescues IAW rescue procedures
Summon rescue and other emergency services as soon as attendant determines that authorized entrants may need assistance to escape from the space
Take the following actions when unauthorized persons approach or enter a permit space while entry is underway:
Warn the person to stay away from the space
Advise them to exit the space immediately if they have entered the space
Inform entrants and entry supervisor if a person has entered the permit space
Perform non-entry rescues IAW rescue procedures
Perform no duties that might interfere with the attendant primary duties

45. DUTIES OF ENTRY SUPERVISOR
The employer shall ensure each entry supervisor:
Know the hazards that may be faced during entry
Verifies that acceptable conditions for entry exist
Terminate and cancels the permit as required
Verifies that rescue services are available and that the means to call them are operable
Remove unauthorized individuals who enter or who attempt to enter the permit space during entry operations

46. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

47. a. The MEP will include emergency and rescue
procedures consistent with the nature of each
known operation of entry into a PRCS.
b. The entry supervisor will coordinate with CEF
SEG, and BEE when required to enter non-routine
permit-required confined spaces that are not
included in the MEP and establish emergency
rescue procedures. 38

48. c. There are three primary means of provided rescue; 1. Self-Rescue
2. Centrally Located Rescue Team
3. Organizational Rescue Team
SHOW SLIDES 46-51
THESE SLIDED SHOW HOW TO USE EQUIPMENT FOR AN EMERGENCY EXTRACTION 39

49. a. To exit from the confined space as rapidly as
Self-Rescue;
a. To exit from the confined space as rapidly as
possible whenever an order is given to evacuate
by the attendant and/or supervisor.
b. Whenever entrant recognizes hazardous
conditions warranting exit from the confined
space. 40

50. Centrally Located Rescue Team;
a. The Base Fire Department will normally provide
rescue services for operations requiring entry into a
permit-required CS on an Air Force installation
b. The supervisor in charge of entry will contact
the Fire Department for coordination and to ensure it’s
availability within a reasonable period of time.
c. When deemed appropriate by the Fire Dept, the rescue team should stand by scene. i.e., IDLH entries 41

51. Organizational Rescue Team;
a. When confined space work is performed outside the installation or the Fire Department is unable to support the operation, the supervisor in charge of entry will ensure ORT is available or the work is rescheduled.
b. These types of rescue teams shall consist of trained personnel equipped with appropriate PPE, to include respiratory entry gear and rescue retrieval equipment. 42

52. SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SHOW SLIDES 53-66
TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENT TYOES OF EQUIPEMNT AND THE FACT THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APARATUS’
ALL PERSONNEL USING THE SCBA WILL BE FIT TESTED AND TRAINED 1

53. a. Atmospheric Monitoring Equipment; 1. Test for LEL, Oxygen, Toxicity
NOTE: Testing enables employers both to devise and implement adequate control measures for the protection of authorized entrants and to determine if acceptable entry conditions are present immediately prior to, and during, entry.
b. Safety and Rescue Equipment
1. Tri -Pod with extractor winch
2. Life Line with lockable D-ring attachment
3. Safety Harness or Wristlets
4. Pressure Demand Type-C Respiratory Protection
equipment with 5 min egress air bottle.
5. Fresh Air Bottles/cylinders 48

54. c. Operational Support Equipment 1. Air movers
2. Air Compressor
3. Miscellaneous Tools and Materials 49

55. SUPPORT EQUIPMENT CONT:

57. GENERAL INFORMATION 50

58. 1. Each organization shall develop a
a. General Information
1. Each organization shall develop a
structured and effective training program to establish
safe work practices and techniques
2. All Lesson/training plans must be approved prior to use by SEG, CEF, and BEE
3. Bio-environmental Engineering (BEE) will provide local training on the use, calibration (user) and care of atmospheric testing and monitoring equipment 50

59. b. General Training Requirements
1. The Entry supervisor or Shop Supervisor will ensure all personnel under their direct supervision are trained in the following areas:
a. Hazard Recognition; Potential pre-entry hazards
b. The proper use and wear of PPE
c. Self Rescue Procedures/How to Activate Rescue Team
d. Key Position Duties and Specific Responsibilities
e. The use of Atmospheric Monitoring
f. The use of Retrieval/Rescue Equipment as appropriate
g. Proper/effective use of developed Confined Space
Program 51

60. c. Documentation of Training; All Confined Space training for entry supervisors, entrants, attendants, testers , and rescue team members shall be certified and documented on the AF Form 55 Employee Safety and Health Record.
1. Certification shall contain:
a. Individuals name
b. Dates of Training/Recurring training
c. The initials or signature of the trainer
2. Individuals designated to conduct atmospheric testing of confined spaces must be trained in the following;
a. Proper operation of test equipment.
b. Calibration of test equipment.
c. Qualified to interpret test results 52

61. PROGRAM REVIEW 55