Procedures Specific to Confined Space Entry
Reviewed December 2007
Developed
in accordance with the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Standard, 29 CFR 1910.146
All of the manufacturer's operating instructions must be followed.
The test equipment should be tested in a known atmosphere to insure
its accuracy.
Ventilation equipment must be shut off before conducting any
atmospheric tests.
The atmosphere must be tested at the bottom, top, and middle of all
confined spaces.
The atmosphere must be continuously monitored while work is being
conducted in the confined space.
- If
the confined space is left for any reason, the atmosphere must be re-tested before
re-entering the space.
If
cleaning must be conducted in a confined space to achieve acceptable atmospheric
conditions, the following procedures must be followed:
All entrants must be equipped with designated safety equipment.
All entrants must be equipped with an SCBA.
- No
spark-producing tools will be allowed for use.
In the event of an emergency, the attendant should:
Immediately summon the City of Stillwater Fire Department by radio
or telephone. (Dial 911)
Attempt to remove the victim by use of the retrieval line from
outside the confined space if this can be accomplished without creating further hazard for
the entrant or the attendant.
If the attendant is able to remove the victim with the retrieval
line, he/she should administer aid within the limits of his/her training until emergency
medical services (EMS) arrive.
If the attendant is unable to remove the
victim by using the retrieval line, he or she must wait for help to arrive. The
attendant(s) is not to enter the confined space for any reason.
Give EMS personnel any information they request.
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