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!