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ENTRANT, ATTENDANT & QUALIFIED PERSON TRAINING
COURSE OVERVIEWIntroduction and PurposeDefining a Confined SpaceLocations and Types of Confined SpacesPrimary and Secondary HazardsResponsibilitiesThe Confined Space Permit
COURSE OVERVIEWBreakAtmospheric TestingSpecial Entry PermitsEmergency and Rescue ProceduresVideo PresentationField ExercisesAdjourn
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE1.6 Million Employees Work in Confined
Spaces Each YearSerious Injury or Death Can Result From
AsphyxiationEngulfmentElectric ShockFallsHeat Stress
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
OSHA Estimates That 85% of Confined Space
Accidents Are Preventable!
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSEPrevention of Serious InjuryHazard RecognitionUnderstanding the Confined Space
ProceduresOSHA/PEOSHA Compliance
THE REGULATIONSPrimarily:
Confined Space Entry NJAC 12:100-9, andPermit Required Confined Space Entry
29CFR1910.146But Also:
Respiratory ProtectionHazard CommunicationLock Out Tag Out, etc.
DEFINING A CONFINED SPACEIn Order to Be a Confined Space, It Must Be
Constructed So That:
A Person Can Bodily Enter And
It Has Limited Openings And
It Is Not Designed for Continuous Occupancy
DEFINING A CONFINED SPACEIf The Confined Space Has the Potential to
Contain a Hazard Toxicity (Oxygen Deficiency, Toxic Gasses) Engulfment Asphyxiation Entrapment Extreme Physical Injury Any Other Significant Hazard
It is a “Permit Required Confined Space”
DEFINING A CONFINED SPACEMany Spaces Are Hazardous but Not a
“Confined Space”
Limited OpeningsOpenings That May Restrict Entry And/or
EgressLimit the Movement of EquipmentHinder the Performance of Rescue
DEFINING A CONFINED SPACEHazardous Condition
May Include Large Open Top Spaces That May Have Unfavorable Ventilation
Movement of Mechanical DevicesIrregular Shape (Sloping Floors)
CONFINED SPACE PROGRAMIdentify All Confined Spaces
TrainingLabeling
Entry ProcedureAuthorizationIdentify Responsible IndividualsHazard Identification
CONFINED SPACE PROGRAMEnvironmental Monitoring
OxygenPercentage of Lower Explosivity LevelToxic GasesVentilation
CommunicationsRadiosVisual Contact
CONFINED SPACE PROGRAMIdentify Required and Prohibited Work
ProceduresHot WorkPPEDecontaminationLock Out Tag Out
Permit PostingRecordkeeping
TRAINING REQUIREMENTSAll Employees
Basic Entry Procedures, Site Confined Spaces, and Hazards
Authorized EntrantsUnderstand Naure of the Hazard and TestingProper PPE Usage
TRAINING REQUIREMENTSAttendants
Use of Communication EquipmentEmergency AlertingIntoxication RecognitionAuthorized Job Tasks
Qualified PersonSame As Above Plus Additional KnowledgeRecordkeeping
RESPONSIBILITIESEmployerQualified PersonAttendantEntrantRegular EmployeeContract Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES Employer
Implement Confined Space Entry ProgramIdentify All Confined SpacesIdentify and Implement Hazard Control
MeasuresProvide Employee TrainingDetermine and Provide Adequate PPEProvide for A Rescue Team
RESPONSIBILITIES Qualified Person
Ensures Safe Entry ConditionsSigns the PermitPerforms Routine InspectionsCancels the Permit If Conditions Become
Unsafe or Upon Project CompletionEnsures Unauthorized Individuals Do Not
Enter
RESPONSIBILITIES Attendant
Remains Outside to ObserveIs Aware of Exposure SymptomsRemains in Constant Communication with
EntrantAllows Only Authorized EntryOrders Entrants Out If Unsafe Conditions
Arise
RESPONSIBILITIES Attendant
Notifies the Rescue Team if NecessaryRemains at Post Until Relief or Rescue
Team ArrivesReturns Expired Permit to Qualified Person
RESPONSIBILITIES Entrant
Is Familiar With Specific Confined Space Related Hazards
Can Recognize Exposure SymptomsWears PPE as Instructed and TrainedRemains in Constant Communication with
Attendant
RESPONSIBILITIES Entrant
Knows Evacuation Procedures and Can Implement Them
Exits the Confined Space and Alerts the Attendant if a Hazardous Condition Arises
RESPONSIBILITIES Contract Manager
Insure Contractors Who Work in or Near Confined Spaces Are Aware of the Confined Space Program, Locations of the Confined Spaces and the Operations That Are Performed Near the Confined Space
Insure That Contract Employees Are All Adequately Trained
RESPONSIBILITIES Regular Employees
Understand the Locations of Confined SpacesUnderstand Entry RestrictionsKnow the Qualified Person to Initiate Entry
Procedures
PRIMARY HAZARDS Existing Environmental
HazardsHazardous AtmosphereEngulfmentHeat StressElectrocutionEntrapmentPhysical Dangers
SECONDARY HAZARDS Changeable Conditions
Oxygen UsageMaterial Build-upRe-EntrainmentIntroduction of MaterialOutside Work
ATMOSPHERIC TESTINGOxygen
19.5 to 23.5%LEL
Less than 20%Toxic Gasses
Depends On Gas
EMERGENCY PROCEDURESCall 911Appropriate Personal Protective EquipmentOnly utilize Trained, Informed RescuersOnly Use Designated Safety Equipment
HAVE A SAFE DAY!