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Why Comply????
Confined space entry is a leading cause of occupational fatalities in this country
Atmospheric Testing
Hazards must be tested in this order:
Oxygen content Combustibility/ flammability Toxic atmospheres
Companys Responsibilities
Formulate and manage the confined spaces program Maintain a confined space inventory Maintain a list of Authorized Personnel Maintain copies of confined space permits Direct the confined space training program Maintain rescue equipment Coordinate contractor activities
Verify by checking that the appropriate entries have been made on the permit, that all tests specified by the permit have been conducted, and that all procedures and equipment are in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin. Terminate entry and cancel the permit as required. Verify rescue services are available and that the means for summoning them are operable. Remove unauthorized individuals who enter or attempt to enter the permit space during operations. See that entry operations remain consistent with the permit Ultimately, the Confined Space Supervisor is responsible for all confined space entry activities.
Rescuer Responsibilities
Understand the hazards of the space Be certified in emergency first aid and CPR Understand appropriate entry procedures Know how to use rescue equipment Practice confined space rescues at least annually
Quiz
1. A confined space is defined as having limited egress, can be bodily entered, and is not designed for ______________________________________________. 2. All confined spaces must be permit-required. True or False 3. The three hazards that must be tested for in a confined space are _____________________, combustibility and flammability, and toxic atmospheres. 4. Since entrants will view the hazards while in the space, it is not necessary that they know or review the hazards prior to entry. True or False 5. If a chemical storage tank is empty, it would not be considered a confined space. True or False
Quiz (cont.)
6. Two examples of typical non-permit-required confined spaces are ________________ and ________________. 7. Confined space entry is a leading cause of occupational fatalities in the United States. True or False 8. Annual __________ drills are required by the OSHA Confined Space Standard. 9. An attendant should be available to be the first person into the space to conduct a rescue. True or False 10. An entrant should exit a confined space if ordered to do so, unknown exposures are encountered, communication is lost, or _______________________.
Quiz Answers
1. A confined space is defined as having limited egress, can be bodily entered, and is not designed for continuous occupancy. 2. False. Some confined spaces may be classified as non-permit-required. 3. The three hazards that must be tested for in a confined space are oxygen content, combustibility and flammability, and toxic atmospheres. 4. False. Entrants must be familiar with all hazards prior to entering a confined space. 5. False. Just because it is empty does not preclude its being defined as a confined space.