Confined Spaces Petroleum Retail: A DEMONSTRATION

Why Are We Here?

Why are we here? Review Confined Space • Definition • Scope of Conversation (petroleum retail) • Regulations/Interpretations Prior to Engaging in Confined Space Work Confined Space Demonstration • Discussion • Video Review/Questions

What is a Confined Space? • they are large enough for workers to enter and perform certain

tasks • have limited or restricted means for entry or exit • not designed for continuous human occupancy

• Examples: • tanks, vessels, silos, • storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, • sumps, manholes, tunnels, • equipment housings, ductwork, • pipelines, etc.

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What is a “Permit- Required Confined Space”?

• contains or has the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere

• contains material that has the potential to engulf an entrant

• has walls that converge inward or floors that slope downward and taper into a smaller area which could trap or asphyxiate an entrant

• or contains any other recognized safety or health hazard

• known as “permit space”

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Petroleum Retail “Permit Spaces”

• Storage Tanks • STP Sumps • Dispenser Sumps (Has or has the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere!)

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FEDERAL REGULATIONS

29 CFR 1910.146 – General Industry 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA – Construction

STATE REGULATIONS

Twenty-two states or territories currently operate their

own OSHA-approved State Plans

Interpretation • An employer whose workers are

engaged in both construction and general industry work in confined spaces will meet OSHA requirements if that employer meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA - Confined Spaces in Construction.

• Don’t forget to check your state requirements.

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FEDERAL REGULATION

29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA – Construction

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY STEP 1 Prior to engaging in field work… 1. Written Confined Space Entry Program 2. Written Permit System 3. Training 4. Equipment

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY STEP 2 • Dispatch/Arrival on Site

• Survey work location • Establish traffic patterns • Determine best vehicle

location for maximum protection

• Notify site personnel

VIDEO #1

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY STEP 2 • Dispatch/Arrival on Site • Survey work location • Park

Video#2 Revised

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY STEP 3

Barricade Work Area 1. Barricade Selection 2. Quantity 3. Vehicle included 4. Signage Video #3

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY STEP 3 • Barricade Work Area

• Signage

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY STEP 4

Permit 1. Determine need for Permit 2. Sump Depth 3. Additional personnel? 4. Additional equipment?

Video #7

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY STEP 5 Ventilation Set-Up 1. Equipment Types 2. Size considerations 3. Location 4. Power

Video #6

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY USE OF THE PERMIT

Confined Space Entry Permit

In the event of an emergency call 9-1-1

SECTION 1 Permit Issued: Is this a permit-required space? Yes No (If no permit required skip section #4)

ion of Confined Space (What area, floor, etc.):

iption of confined space:

iption of work to be performed:

Material or Chemicals located and/ or brought into the confined spaces MSDS Yes No MSDS Yes No MSDS Yes No MSDS Yes No MSDS Yes No MSDS Yes No

Air monitoring device information / Model: Date of Calibration:

Pre-entry Atmospheric monitoring results en (19.5%-23%)

% Carbon monoxide (< 35PPM) PPM

Flammables (

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY STEP 6 • Air Monitoring

• Meter Selection • Calibration • Bump Testing

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY READY FOR ENTRY 1. Access 2. Ventilation 3. Acceptable Entry Conditions 4. Personnel in place 5. Equipment in place 6. Rescue?

Video #8

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY ENTRY/RESCUE

1. Continuous Monitoring 2. Fall Protection 3. Equipment 4. Rescue

Video #9

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY ENTRY/RESCUE Rescue/Retrieval Set-Up 1. When is this required? 2. Tripod & Winch

Video #10

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY Wrap-Up

Demonstration – Blower First, Why? Review Exceptions – What equipment do I need? Physical Hazards Only? Atmospheric Hazards Only? Questions, Comments, Concerns?

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