CONFINED SPACE ENTRYCONFINED SPACE ENTRY

CONFINED SPACE STATISTICSCONFINED SPACE STATISTICS

65% Of All Confined Space Fatalities Due 65% Of All Confined Space Fatalities Due To Hazardous AtmosphereTo Hazardous Atmosphere

In All Deaths Last Year (139), There Were In All Deaths Last Year (139), There Were No Detectors Nor VentilationNo Detectors Nor Ventilation

One-Third Of All Deaths Were SupervisorsOne-Third Of All Deaths Were Supervisors 60% Were Rescuers60% Were Rescuers 25% Of Spaces Were Toxic Before Entry25% Of Spaces Were Toxic Before Entry

IDENTIFICATION OF IDENTIFICATION OF CONFINED SPACECONFINED SPACE

IDENTIFICATION OF IDENTIFICATION OF CONFINED SPACECONFINED SPACE

Has Limited Opening(s) For Entry And ExitHas Limited Opening(s) For Entry And Exit An Actual Or Potential Hazardous An Actual Or Potential Hazardous

Atmosphere ExistsAtmosphere Exists Space Not Designed For Continuous Space Not Designed For Continuous

Worker OccupancyWorker Occupancy Entry Is Determined As Soon As Plane Of Entry Is Determined As Soon As Plane Of

Opening Is BrokenOpening Is Broken

OSHA REQUIREMENTSOSHA REQUIREMENTSOSHA REQUIREMENTSOSHA REQUIREMENTS

Identify All Confined SpacesIdentify All Confined Spaces Treat All Confined Spaces As Hazardous Until Treat All Confined Spaces As Hazardous Until

Proven OtherwiseProven Otherwise If Possible, Identify All Hazards In Confined If Possible, Identify All Hazards In Confined

Space Before EntrySpace Before Entry Respond Appropriately To Hazards Before Respond Appropriately To Hazards Before

EntryEntry

SOME CONFINED SPACES ON SOME CONFINED SPACES ON CAMPUSCAMPUS

Elevator ShaftsElevator Shafts BoilersBoilers PitsPits Air Handling Air Handling

UnitsUnits

Small Small Mechanical Mechanical RoomsRooms

Switch ClosetsSwitch Closets BasementsBasements

POTENTIAL HAZARDSPOTENTIAL HAZARDSPOTENTIAL HAZARDSPOTENTIAL HAZARDS Hazardous AtmospheresHazardous Atmospheres

– Toxic GasesToxic Gases

– Flammable GasesFlammable Gases

– Oxygen Rich Or DeficientOxygen Rich Or Deficient Physical HazardsPhysical Hazards

– Slips, Trips, Or FallsSlips, Trips, Or Falls

– ElectricalElectrical

– Gravity BasedGravity Based Chemical Contact HazardsChemical Contact Hazards

HAZARDOUS HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERESATMOSPHERES

HAZARDOUS HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERESATMOSPHERES

Oxygen Rich (Greater Than 23.5%)Oxygen Rich (Greater Than 23.5%) Oxygen Deficient (Less Than 19.5%)Oxygen Deficient (Less Than 19.5%) ToxicToxic FlammableFlammable CorrosiveCorrosive Other Gas DisplacementOther Gas Displacement

ATMOSPHERIC TESTING ATMOSPHERIC TESTING ATMOSPHERIC TESTING ATMOSPHERIC TESTING

Assume All Confined Space Requires An Assume All Confined Space Requires An Entry Permit Until Testing Is Done. Test Entry Permit Until Testing Is Done. Test Types Are:Types Are:

– 1. Evaluative1. Evaluative

– 2. Verification2. Verification

– 3. Duration3. Duration

– 4. Stratified4. Stratified

– 5. Periodic And Continuous5. Periodic And Continuous

ORDER OF TESTINGORDER OF TESTING

First---Oxygen Presence And AmountsFirst---Oxygen Presence And Amounts Second---FlammablesSecond---Flammables Third---ToxicsThird---Toxics OthersOthers

PHYSICAL HAZARDSPHYSICAL HAZARDS

Potential For EngulfingPotential For Engulfing Hot WorkHot Work Sides/Walls So Configured That Exit Is Sides/Walls So Configured That Exit Is

Prevented (Sloping, Covered, High, Etc.)Prevented (Sloping, Covered, High, Etc.) Airborne Dusts Or Other SubstancesAirborne Dusts Or Other Substances Electrical HazardsElectrical Hazards Poor HousekeepingPoor Housekeeping

CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

Written ProgramWritten Program Hazard Identification ProceduresHazard Identification Procedures Hazard Abatement And ControlHazard Abatement And Control Permit System Permit System Employee TrainingEmployee Training Proper EquipmentProper Equipment Adequate Rescue PlanAdequate Rescue Plan Procedure For Working With ContractorsProcedure For Working With Contractors

CONFINED SPACE ENTRYCONFINED SPACE ENTRYCONFINED SPACE ENTRYCONFINED SPACE ENTRY

Survey Workplace For Confined Space Survey Workplace For Confined Space Test Confined Space To Determine If Test Confined Space To Determine If

Permit Or Non-Permit Confined SpacePermit Or Non-Permit Confined Space Isolate Confined Space From Other Isolate Confined Space From Other

Employees And Non-EmployeesEmployees And Non-Employees Perform All Activities According To Perform All Activities According To

Written PlanWritten Plan

NON-PERMIT ENTRYNON-PERMIT ENTRYNON-PERMIT ENTRYNON-PERMIT ENTRY

No Hazards -- OrNo Hazards -- Or Ventilate Actual Or Potential HazardsVentilate Actual Or Potential Hazards Correct Hazard SourceCorrect Hazard Source Written Supervisor Approval For Re-Written Supervisor Approval For Re-

Entry After Hazard CorrectionEntry After Hazard Correction

PERMIT REQUIRED ENTRYPERMIT REQUIRED ENTRYWritten Plan (Permit) Required Written Plan (Permit) Required

PERMIT REQUIRED ENTRYPERMIT REQUIRED ENTRYWritten Plan (Permit) Required Written Plan (Permit) Required

Isolate Internal And External AreaIsolate Internal And External Area Hazard Identification And EvaluationHazard Identification And Evaluation Prevention Of Unauthorized EntryPrevention Of Unauthorized Entry Develop And Implement Safe Entry ProcessDevelop And Implement Safe Entry Process Conditions (Must Include Continuous Testing Conditions (Must Include Continuous Testing

And Safe Work Conditions)And Safe Work Conditions) Identify Any Needed EquipmentIdentify Any Needed Equipment

ContinuedContinued

PERMIT REQUIRED ENTRYPERMIT REQUIRED ENTRYWritten Plan (Permit) Required Written Plan (Permit) Required

PERMIT REQUIRED ENTRYPERMIT REQUIRED ENTRYWritten Plan (Permit) Required Written Plan (Permit) Required

Describe Barricades/Barriers Needed To Describe Barricades/Barriers Needed To Protect Pedestrians & OthersProtect Pedestrians & Others

Describe Rescue & Emergency ProceduresDescribe Rescue & Emergency Procedures Describe Procedure For Preparation, Issuing, Describe Procedure For Preparation, Issuing,

& Cancellation Of The Confined Space Entry & Cancellation Of The Confined Space Entry PermitPermit

Describe Coordinated Entry OperationsDescribe Coordinated Entry Operations Review & Revise At Least AnnuallyReview & Revise At Least Annually

EQUIPMENT REQUIREDEQUIPMENT REQUIREDEQUIPMENT REQUIREDEQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Testing And MonitoringTesting And Monitoring VentilatingVentilating CommunicationsCommunications Lighting, Barriers, And ShieldsLighting, Barriers, And Shields Safe Ingress And EgressSafe Ingress And Egress Rescue And EmergencyRescue And Emergency PPEPPE Specific Equipment NeededSpecific Equipment Needed

EXTERNAL CONTRACTOREXTERNAL CONTRACTOREXTERNAL CONTRACTOREXTERNAL CONTRACTOR

Must Comply With College’s RegulationsMust Comply With College’s Regulations Entry Supervisor To Share InformationEntry Supervisor To Share Information Entry Supervisor Must Coordinate Entry With Entry Supervisor Must Coordinate Entry With

ContractorContractor Contractor To Inform Supervisor Of Any Contractor To Inform Supervisor Of Any

Hazard Confronted Or Created In Permitted Hazard Confronted Or Created In Permitted SpaceSpace

WRITTEN PROGRAM WRITTEN PROGRAM MUST ADDRESSMUST ADDRESS

WRITTEN PROGRAM WRITTEN PROGRAM MUST ADDRESSMUST ADDRESS

Unauthorized Entry MeasuresUnauthorized Entry Measures How To Identify And Evaluate Permit How To Identify And Evaluate Permit

Space HazardsSpace Hazards Means, Procedures, And Practices Needed Means, Procedures, And Practices Needed

For Safe EntryFor Safe Entry Rescue And Emergency OperationsRescue And Emergency Operations Coordinated EntryCoordinated Entry Review And Revise At Least AnnuallyReview And Revise At Least Annually

CONFINED SPACE PERMIT CONFINED SPACE PERMIT MUST CONTAINMUST CONTAIN

CONFINED SPACE PERMIT CONFINED SPACE PERMIT MUST CONTAINMUST CONTAIN

Specific Space To Be EnteredSpecific Space To Be Entered Purpose Of EntryPurpose Of Entry Date And Length Of Time Of EntryDate And Length Of Time Of Entry Authorized Entrant, Authorized Attendant, and Authorized Entrant, Authorized Attendant, and

Entry SupervisorEntry Supervisor Actual Hazards And Potential Hazards Actual Hazards And Potential Hazards

ContinuedContinued

CONFINED SPACE PERMIT CONFINED SPACE PERMIT MUST CONTAINMUST CONTAIN

CONFINED SPACE PERMIT CONFINED SPACE PERMIT MUST CONTAINMUST CONTAIN

Measures Used To Isolate Space Results Measures Used To Isolate Space Results Communications ProceduresCommunications Procedures Equipment NeededEquipment Needed Acceptable Entry ConditionsAcceptable Entry Conditions Initial And Periodic Test ResultsInitial And Periodic Test Results Rescue And Emergency MeansRescue And Emergency Means Any PermitsAny Permits