permit-required confined space safety. why are confined spaces dangerous? hazards are not obvious...
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Permit-Required Confined Space Safety
Why Are Confined Spaces Dangerous?
Hazards are not obvious
Lack of ventilation
Difficult for:– Employees to exit– Rescue teams to enter
Four Leading Causes of Death in Confined Spaces
1) Oxygen content below 19.5%
2) Oxygen content above 23.5%
3) Toxic or flammable elements in the air
4) Getting trapped by sand-like substance
Confined Spaces Require a Permit to Enter When:
They contain or have the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere
Engulfment is possible
You can become trapped in the space
They contain other serious hazards
Entry Permit Systems Save Lives
Identify dangerous conditions
Prevent accidental entry
Describe conditions required for safe entry
List procedures for emergency rescue
An Entry Permit Contains:
Dates when it is safe for you to enter
Tester’s name who authorized entry
Names of employees who can enter
Names and phone numbers of rescue and emergency services
Attendant Responsibilities
Ensure safety of entrants in confined space
If entrant becomes injured within the confined space, summon rescue workers
Maintain communication with entrant
Never allow unauthorized employees to enter
Attendants Will Order Entrants To Evacuate When
Conditions seem dangerous
Entrant has a behavior change such as:– Heavy breathing– Loss of balance– Extreme coughing
They cannot focus all of their time monitoring the entrant
Entrant Responsibilities
Maintain communications with attendant
Use personal protective equipment
Alert attendant if you:
– Notice any change in the way you feel
– See conditions thatlook dangerous
Entrants Have the Right to:
See the entry permit before entering a confined space
Examine all test results
Request that confined spaces be retested
Exit if they do not feel safe
Entrants Must Evacuate If
Conditions look dangerous
You feel a behavior change
Communication is lost
An evacuation alarm goes off
The attendant orders an evacuation
Rescue Procedures
Begin rescue process if entrant fails to communicate with the attendant
Do not enter a confined space if you are not trained to help in an emergency
Levels Of Risk Within Confined Spaces Can Change
Risk can increase
– New hazards can be found
Risk can decrease
– Hazard can be completely eliminated
– Hazard can be temporarily eliminated
More Than One Employer On The Job
Confined space activity coordinated by us
One primary contact is responsible
Contractors treated like all other employers
Summary
Dangerous conditions in confined spaces is a leading cause of death in the workplace
Entry permit systems save lives
Attendants protect entrants
Do not attempt to rescue if not trained