Al-Jaber International Company

Procedure
System of Confined Space Entry Program

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Contents

Revision History ................................................................................................................................... 1

Distribution List ................................................................................................................................... 1
Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 2
1. Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Scope............................................................................................................................................ 3
3. Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................... 3
4. Permit-Required Confined Space Program ............................................................................ 5
5. EQUIPMENT USE AND MAINTENANCE: ..................................................................................... 5
6. Testing for acceptable entry conditions: .............................................................................. 5
7. Providing permit space attendants: ....................................................................................... 5
8. Training and Duties of Entry Personnel: ................................................................................ 5
9. COORDINATING ENTRY OPERATIONS: ..................................................................................... 6
10. Confined Space Entry: .............................................................................................................. 6
10.1 Risk Assessment: ............................................................................................................... 6
10.2 Risk Control: ...................................................................................................................... 7
10.3 Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring: ........................................................................... 7
10.4 Isolation:............................................................................................................................. 7
10.5 Fire and Explosion............................................................................................................. 8
10.6 Signs and Barricades ......................................................................................................... 8
10.7 Communication and Safety Monitoring:…..................................................................... 8
10.8 Emergency Procedures………………………………………………………………...8
10.9 Completion of Confined Space Entry Work……………………………………………...9
11. ALTERNATIVE ENTRY………………………………………………………………………….9
12. Reclassification to a Non-Permit Confined Space…………………………………………...10
Appendix a…………………………………………………………………………………………...11
Appendix b…………………………………………………………………………………………...14
Appendix c…………………………………………………………………………………………...16
Appendix d…………………………………………………………………………………………...18
Appendix e…………………………………………………………………………………………...19
Appendix f…………………………………………………………………………………………...20

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1.Purpose

The purpose of this program is to ensure the protection of all employees of the Al Jaber from the
hazards associated with confined space entry. This document contains requirements for practices
and procedures to protect employees from those hazards of entry into and work within permit
required confined spaces.

It shall be the policy of the al jaber to reduce the need for confined space entry. It shall also be the
policy of the al jaber to eliminate whenever possible, all confined space hazards in order to
reclassify permit-required confined spaces to non-permit required confined spaces. When confined
space entry is necessary, all provisions of this document are to be followed.

2.Scope

This procedure applies to all confined space entry activities performed by workers and other persons
at the Al jaber .

3.Responsibilities

The Safety Organization shall be responsible for the development, documentation, and
administration of the Al jaber Confined Space Entry Program. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the
Safety Organization shall carry out the following tasks: Procedure

After finalization of plans / purchase requirements, a meeting is held between the Top
Management, Operations, Procurement and others (if required) in which the purchasing
requirements are estimated. These requirements are communicated to Store / Logistics Department
who will first compare with the inventory and finally prepares Purchase Requisition and handed over
to Purchase Department.
a) Develop the Written Confined Space Entry Program and revise the program as necessary.

b) Maintain records of employee training.

c) Provide guidance for the proper selection and use of appropriate air monitoring equipment,
respiratory protection, and personal protective equipment to meet the requirements of this
program.

d) Periodically audit work operations and documentation using canceled permits to evaluate
the overall effectiveness of the Confined Space Entry Program and ensure that employees
participating in entry operations are protected from permit space hazards.

e) Assist each Manager/Supervisor in identifying confined spaces encountered by his/her

employees.

f) Provide guidance for the proper selection and use of appropriate safety and rescue
equipment to meet the requirements of the Confined Space Entry Program.

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SUPERVISORS:
Supervisors shall identify and report all job areas and locations that are or may be confined spaces.
A list of confined spaces that are identified shall be submitted to the Safety Organization. In
addition to this, designated supervisors shall carry out the following tasks:
a) Classify confined spaces as "permit required," “Alternate Procedure” or "non-permit
required.”

b) Identify personnel who will enter confined spaces.

c) Identify the personnel under their supervision required to wear respirators.

d) Advise personnel on routine measurement of respiratory hazards in confined spaces.

e) Provide detailed instruction and training on confined space hazards and entry procedures
to those who may enter confined spaces.

f) Provide instruction to personnel on the proper use of equipment required for confined space
entry.

g) Maintain equipment that is used to enter confined spaces.

h) Conduct work site inspections to review unit compliance with confined space entry
procedures.

i) Maintain records of equipment maintenance and employee training.

j) Inform employees who may enter the permit confined space by posting danger signs or by
training.

k) Issuance and cancellation of entry permits.

l) Establishment of a lockout program for their department.

m) Identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees enter them.

n) Conduct a pre-entry briefing to inform entrants of possible hazards that may be

encountered.

o) Identify the people who will enter the confined spaces.

p) Take the necessary measures to prevent entrance into prohibited permit spaces.

EMPLOYEES WHO MAY ENTER CONFINED SPACES:

Employees who may enter confined spaces shall comply with the confined space entry procedures
contained herein and with those procedures stipulated by their supervisor. To comply, employees
shall carry out the following tasks:
a) Store, clean, maintain and guard against damage, equipment used for confined space
entry.

b) Report any deficiencies or malfunction of equipment to a supervisor.

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c) Understand emergency procedures in case of an accident in a confined space.

d) Under no circumstance enter a confined space that is suspect of having a non-respirable

atmosphere, even to rescue a fellow employee.

4.Permit-Required Confined Space Program

Departments will identify and classify every confined space as either a Permit-Required Confined
Space or, when the confined space does not present a real potential hazard, a Non-Permit Confined
Space. When Permit-Required Confined Spaces are identified, department heads and supervisors
will also be responsible for the following:
a) Preventing Unauthorized Entry
b) Identifying Permit Space Hazards
c) Developing Safe Entry Practices
d) Maintaining and Using Equipment Properly
e) Testing for Acceptable Entry Conditions
f) Providing Permit Space Attendants
g) Providing Emergency Retrieval Systems
h)

5.EQUIPMENT USE AND MAINTENANCE

Equipment, including testing, ventilating, lighting, monitoring, communication and personal
protective equipment, necessary for the safe entry into a Permit Space shall be provided,
maintained and properly used by each Department. See Appendix d, Basic Confined Space Entry and
Rescue Equipment.

6.Testing for acceptable entry conditions

Permit space evaluation will include all testing conducted before an entry as well as all testing and
monitoring activities to ensure that acceptable entry conditions are maintained throughout the
entry. Atmospheric testing should be conducted in accordance with Appendix b of this program.

7.Providing permit space attendants

Each Department will provide at least one attendant outside a permit space to be entered for the
duration of the entry operations. See Appendix e, “Duties of the Attendant” for specific
responsibilities.

8.Training and Duties of Entry Personnel

There are three specific members of a confined space entry team:

1) Authorized Entrants
2) Attendants
3) Entry Supervisor or “Lead Worker”

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The department shall provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section
acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties
assigned.
Training shall be provided to each affected employee:

 Before the employee is first assigned duties.

 Before there is a change in assigned duties.
 Whenever there is a change in permit space operations that presents a hazard about
which an employee has not previously been trained.
 Whenever the department has reason to believe either that there are deviations from
the permit space entry procedures or that there are inadequacies in the employee's
knowledge or use of these procedures.
The training shall establish employee proficiency in the duties outlined in Appendix e and shall
establish new or revised procedures, as necessary, for compliance with applilcable standards, codes
and regulations.

9.COORDINATING ENTRY OPERATIONS

All outside contractors performing work in confined space entry permit areas shall be informed of
any fire, explosion, health or other safety hazards of that confined space. This information shall be
based on current or past history of the confined space and the nature of the contractor's work
procedure in making such disclosure.

Each Department shall inform contractors of the Al jaber safety rules and emergency plans which
may be applicable to the contractor's employees. Contractors and their employees must not be
allowed to enter a confined space until the provisions of this program have been satisfied. When
both company and contractor personnel are working in or near permit spaces, their entry operations
must be coordinated to avoid endangering any personnel.

At the conclusion of the entry operations, the contractor must be debriefed regarding the permit
space program that was followed and concerning any hazards confronted or created in permit spaces
during entry operations.

It is the responsibility of each contractor who is retained to perform permit space entry operations
to obtain any available information regarding permit space hazards and entry operations. They must
also coordinate entry operations with the Al jaber when both will be working in or near permit
spaces. The company must be informed of the permit space program that the contractor will follow
and of any hazards confronted or created in permit spaces, either through a debriefing or during the
entry operations.

10. Confined Space Entry

10.1 Risk Assessment
A Take-5 risk assessment shall be completed and documented prior to confined space entry activities
being undertaken, in accordance with the University Minimum Standard

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– Work Health and Safety (WHS) Project and Task Risk Management. The risk
assessment shall identify all hazards associated with work in a confined space and
assess all risks to health and safety associated with each identified hazard.
PTW Co-ordinators shall ensure that risk assessments for confined spaces are retained in accordance
with the provisions of the University Work Health Safety Record Management Guidelines and Records
Management Policy. A Confined Space Entry Permit may be used as a record of the risk assessment.

Guidance on completing risk assessments, including hazard identification, is provided

in the Code of Practice: Confined Spaces.

10.2 Risk Control

The University shall, as far as is reasonably practicable, eliminate or control hazards in accordance
with the hierarchy of control. If it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate entering a confined
space, then any risk associated with entry to and exit from the space must be minimised, with
consideration of:
 the nature of the confined space
 any hazard associated with the level of oxygen or airborne contaminants within the
 space and the potential for that level to change
 the work to be carried out in the confined space, including the range of methods
 by which the work can be carried out and the proposed methods of work
 the means of entry to and exit from the confined space and
 the type of emergency procedures required.

10.3 Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring

In order to determine risk controls, atmospheric testing of the confined space shall be
carried out by a competent person using a suitable, correctly calibrated gas detector
prior to the confined space being entered. It may be necessary to test the atmosphere
for:
 oxygen content
 airborne concentration of flammable contaminants and
 airborne concentration of potentially harmful contaminants.
Results of any monitoring shall be recorded on the Confined Space Entry Permit.
While work is being undertaken in a confined space, a safe atmosphere must be
ensured using methods such as cleaning, purging and ventilation of any contaminant.
If this is not reasonably practicable, then appropriate respiratory protective equipment
must be provided.

10.4 Isolation

Prior to entry into any confined space a risk assessment must be undertaken of
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potential hazardous services within the confined space. Whilst the confined space
activity is being undertaken, any identified hazardous services must be isolated, deenergised and
tagged in accordance with the University Isolation and Tagging
Procedure. Upon completion of the confined space activity the services must be reenergised.

10.5 Fire and Explosion

If there is a possibility of fire or explosion in a confined space, PTW Co-ordinators shall ensure that
no ignition source is introduced into the confined space or utilised within the space.

10.6 Signs and Barricades

To prevent unauthorised entry to a confined space, signage should be erected and

security devices such as locks and fixed barriers installed.

Before commencement of any work in a confined space, signs must be erected to

prevent entry of persons not involved in the work. Signs must be in place while the
confined space is accessible, including when preparing to work in the space, during
work in the space and when packing up on completion of the work. Signs must:

 identify the confined space

 inform workers that they must not enter the confined space unless they have a
Confined Space Entry Permit and
 be clearly legible and prominently located next to each entry to the confined
space.

10.7 Communication and Safety Monitoring

When a confined space has been entered by a worker, a system of work shall be
provided for:

 continuous communication with the worker from outside the confined space and
 monitoring of conditions within the confined space.

Where practicable, these activities should be carried out by a standby person who is
in the vicinity of the confined space and observing the work being carried out.

10.8 Emergency Procedures

First aid and rescue procedures shall be established and practiced to ensure they are efficient and
effective in the event of an emergency in a confined space, taking consideration of:
 the nature of the confined space
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 all hazards associated with the concentration (or any change in the concentration)
of oxygen and/or airborne contaminants

 work to be done in the confined space and the work method

 work done outside the confined space

 the location of the confined space and the means of entry and exit

 communications

 rescue and resuscitation equipment and capabilities of rescuers and

 availability of first aid and local emergency services (if they are to be relied on for
rescue).

OUs shall ensure in relation to any confined space that:

 the entry and exit openings of the confined space are large enough to allow
emergency access

 the entry and exit openings of the confined space are not obstructed and

 plant, equipment and PPE provided for first aid or emergency rescue is maintained
 so that it is fit for purpose.

10.9 Completion of Confined Space Entry Work

When the work for which the confined space entry permit was issued is completed, the PTW Co-
coordinator (Project Manager/Supervisor) must ensure:
 all workers leave the confined space and

 the acknowledgement section on the Confined Space Entry Permit indicating that
work is complete and all persons have left the space is completed.

11. ALTERNATIVE ENTRY

Employees who enter a confined space need not comply with the procedures set forth in the
program provided that:

a) It can be demonstrated that the only hazard posed by the permit space is an actual or
potential hazardous atmosphere.
b) It can be demonstrated that continuous forced air ventilation alone is sufficient to maintain
that permit space safe for entry.
c) Monitoring and inspection data are developed that support the previous conclusions.

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d) If an initial entry of the permit space is necessary to obtain the data required, the entry is
performed according to the procedures set forth in this document concerning the entry of a
permit required confined space.
e) The determinations and supporting data required are documented and made available to
each employee who enters the space.

12. Reclassification to a Non-Permit Confined Space

If a permit space poses no actual or potential atmospheric hazards and if all hazards within the
space are eliminated without entry into the space, the permit space may be reclassified as a non-
permit confined space for as long as the non-atmospheric hazards remain eliminated.
If it is necessary to enter the permit space to eliminate hazards, such entry shall be performed. If
testing and inspection during that entry demonstrate that the hazards within the permit space have
been eliminated, the permit space may be reclassified as a non-permit confined space for as long as
the hazards remain eliminated.

Note: Control of atmospheric hazards through forced air ventilation does not constitute elimination
of the hazards.

The department shall document the basis for determining that all hazards in a permit space have
been eliminated, through a certification that contains the date, the location of the space, and the
signature of the person making the determination. The certification shall be made available to each
employee entering the space.

If hazards arise within a permit space that has been declassified to a non-permit confined space
under this section, each employee in the space shall exit the space. The Department shall then
reevaluate the space and determine whether it must be reclassified as a permit space, in
accordance with other applicable provisions.

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Appendix a.- Definitions
Acceptable entry conditions: means the conditions that must exist in a permit space to allow entry
and to ensure that employees involved with a permit-required confined space entry can safely enter
into and work within the space.

Alternate Entry Procedures: means procedures that may be used when the only hazard of a
confined space, based upon monitoring and inspection data, is an actual or potential hazardous
atmosphere in which continuous forced air ventilation alone is all that is needed to maintain the
permit required confined space for safe entry.

Attendant: means an individual stationed outside one or more permit spaces who monitors the
authorized entrants and who performs all attendant's duties assigned in the employer's permit space
program.

Authorized Entrant: means an employee who is authorized by the employer to enter a permit
required confined space.

Blanking or Blinding: means the absolute closure of a pipe, line or duct, by the fastening of a solid
plate (such as a spectacle blind or a skillet blind) that completely covers the bore and that is
capable of withstanding the maximum pressure of the pipe, line, or duct with no leakage beyond the
plate.
Confined Space: means a space that the space:

1) Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned
work; and
2) Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks vessels, silos, storage
bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits are spaces that may have limited means of entry.); and
3) Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

Double Block and Bleed: means the closure of a line, duct or pipe by closing and locking or tagging
two in-line valves and by opening and locking or tagging a drain or vent valve in the line between
the two closed valves.

Emergency: means any occurrence (including any failure of hazard control or monitoring equipment)
or event(s) internal or external to the confined space that could endanger entrants.

Engulfment: means the surrounding and effective capture of a person by a liquid or finely divided
(flowable) solid substance that can be aspirated to cause death by filling or plugging the respiratory
system or that can exert enough force on the body to cause death by strangulation, constriction, or
crushing.

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Entry: means the action by which a person passes through an opening into a permit required
confined space. Entry includes ensuing work activities in that space and is considered to have
occurred as soon as any part of the entrant's body breaks the plane of an opening into the space.
Entry permit: means the written or printed document that is provided by the employer to allow
and control entry into a permit space and contains the information specified in paragraph (f) of this
section.

Entry permit system: means the employer's written procedures for preparing and issuing permits for
entry and returning the permit space to service following termination of entry and designates by
name or title the individuals who may authorize entry.
Hazardous atmosphere: means an atmosphere that may expose employees to the risk of death,
incapacitation, and impairment of ability to self-rescue (that is, escape unaided from a permit
space), injury, or acute illness from one or more of the following causes
Hot work permit: means the employer's written authorization to perform operations (for example,
riveting, welding, cutting, burning, and heating) capable of providing a source of ignition.

Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH): means any condition which poses an immediate or
delayed threat to life or that would cause irreversible adverse health effects or that would interfere
with an individual's ability to escape unaided from a permit space.
Note: Some materials - hydrogen fluoride gas and cadmium vapor, for example - may produce
immediate transient effects that, even if severe, may pass without medical attention, but are
followed by sudden, possibly fatal collapse 12 - 72 hours after exposure. The victim "feels normal"
from recovery from transient effects until collapse. Such materials in hazardous quantities are
considered to be "immediately" dangerous to life or health.

Inerting: means the displacement of the atmosphere in a permit space by a noncombustible gas
(such as nitrogen) to such an extent that the resulting atmosphere is noncombustible.
Note: This procedure produces an IDLH oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
Isolation: means the process by which a permit space is removed from service and completely
protected against the release of energy and material into the space by such means as: blanking or
blinding; misaligning or removing sections of lines, pipes, or ducts; a double block and bleed system;
lockout or tagout of all sources of energy; or blocking or disconnecting all mechanical linkages.
Lead Worker (Entry Supervisor): means the person (such as the employer, foreman, or crew chief)
responsible for determining if acceptable entry conditions are present at a permit space where entry
is planned, for authorizing entry and overseeing entry operations, and for terminating entry as
required by this section. The term "Lead Worker" is utilized by the City of Spokane wherever 29 CFR
1910.146 refers to the "entry supervisor."

Note: A lead worker also may serve as an attendant or as an authorized entrant, as long as that
person is trained and equipped as required by this section for each role he or she fills. Also, the
duties of lead worker may be passed from one individual to another during the course of an entry
operation.

Line breaking: means the intentional opening of a pipe, line, or duct that is or has been carrying
flammable, corrosive or toxic material, an inert gas, or any fluid at a volume, pressure, or
temperature capable of causing injury.
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Non-permit confined space: means a confined space that does not contain or, with respect to
atmospheric hazards, have the potential to contain any hazard capable of causing death or serious
physical harm.

Oxygen deficient atmosphere: means an atmosphere containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen by
volume.

Oxygen enriched atmosphere: means an atmosphere containing more that 23.5 percent oxygen by
volume.

Permit required confined space: (permit space) means a confined space that has one or more of
the following characteristics:

1) Contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere;

2) Contains a material that has the potential for engulfment of an entrant;
3) Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by
inwardly converging walls, or a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross-
section; or,
4) Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.

Permit required confined space program: means the employer's overall program for controlling,
and, where appropriate, for protecting employees from, permit space hazards and for regulating
employee entry into permit spaces.

Permit system: means the employer's written procedure for preparing and issuing permits for entry
and for returning the permit space to service following termination of entry.

Prohibited condition: means any condition in a permit space that is not allowed by the permit
during the period when entry is authorized.

Rescue service: means the personnel designated to rescue employees from permit spaces.

Retrieval system: means the equipment (including a retrieval line, chest or full-body harness,
wristlets, if appropriate, and a lifting device or anchor) used for non-entry rescue of persons from
permit spaces.
Testing: means the process by which the hazards that may confront entrants of a permit space are
identified and evaluated. Testing includes specifying the tests that are to be performed in the
permit space. Testing enable employers both to devise and implement adequate control measures
for the protection of authorized entrants and to determine if acceptable entry conditions are
present immediately prior to, and during, entry.

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Appendix b.- Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring
1) Procedures For Atmospheric Testing And Monitoring
Atmospheric testing is necessary for two purposes: evaluation of the hazards of the permit space and
verification that acceptable entry conditions for entry into that space exist.

1) Evaluation Testing
The atmosphere of a confined space should be analyzed using equipment of sufficient sensitivity and
specificity to identify and evaluate any hazardous atmospheres that may exist or arise, so that
appropriate entry procedures can be developed and acceptable entry conditions stipulated for that
space. A minimum of three tests should be performed to identify atmospheric hazards in confined
spaces. These tests must be performed in the following sequence:

 Oxygen Content
 Flammability
 Toxicity

2) Verification Testing
The atmosphere of a permit space which may contain a hazardous atmosphere should be tested for
residues of all contaminants identified by evaluation testing using permit specified equipment to
determine that residual concentrations at the time of testing and entry are within the range of
acceptable entry conditions.

3) Duration of Testing
Measurement of values for each atmospheric parameter should be made for at least the minimum
response time of the test instrument specified by the manufacturer.

4) Testing Stratified Atmospheres

When monitoring for entries involving a descent into atmospheres that may be stratified, the
atmospheric envelope should be tested a distance of approximately 4 feet in the direction of travel
and to each side. If a sampling probe is used, the entrant's rate of progress should be slowed to
accommodate the sampling speed and detector response.

5) Equipment Calibration
To ensure that the atmospheric testing equipment is functioning properly, any direct reading test
device should not be used without performing the following three operations:

 Inspection
 Calibration
Function TestAll three operations should be performed according to specific manufacturer’s
instructions.
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2. AIR MONITORING GUIDE

1) Calibrate Instrument
2) Inspect Instrument
Check physical condition of instrument (case, meter, attachments, hoses for cracks)
 Review instructions to insure you know how to use the device and interpret results.
3) Perform Function Test

 Oxygen sensor: breathe into sampling device to reduce the oxygen level below
19.5%. The oxygen alarm should sound.
 Combustible gas sensor: remove cap of solvent magic marker or open a cigarette
lighter without a flame near the sampling device until it reaches a 10% reading.
The gas sensor should sound.
 Always perform a function test in the field before use.
 Never perform a function test in the suspected atmosphere.
4) Pre-Test Space
 Zero instrument in known fresh air.
 Test entire space, top to bottom, every four feet and in the direction of travel.
 Order of tests:
 Oxygen
 Flammability
 Toxicity
5) Monitor the Space
 If continuous monitoring is required, position the instrument near the workers
breathing zone.

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Appendix c.- Ventilation of Confined Spaces

Ventilation is one of the most effective means of controlling hazardous atmospheres in confined
spaces. In this procedure, clean air replaces contaminated air by natural or forced (mechanical)
ventilation.

1. Factors in Ventilating Confined Spaces

When ventilating a confined space, the following factors must by taken into consideration:

1) Volume of air:
This determines the capacity of the blower or ejector.

2) Type of atmosphere:
This will determine the type of blower or ejector used and the length of time needed to ventilate
until it is safe for people to enter the space.

3) Access to space:
This determines how to get the ventilating air into and out of the space.

4) Power requirements and availability:

This will influence the power source and fan motor size. A portable generator may be required as a
source of power.

5) Cost, efficiency, and maintenance:

This may have an effect on the type of device that is selected and what is necessary to keep it
working properly.

6) Shape of space:
This will affect the type of directional device needed and the amount of air pressure required to
provide sufficient ventilation.

7) Source of clean air:

This is necessary to ensure adequate ventilation.

8) Length of time ventilation is needed:

This is determined by the type of contaminant and the work that is to be done in the space.

9) Type of work to be done:

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This determines whether local exhaust ventilation or general ventilation is required.
2. VENTILATION GUIDE

1) Select fan with a capacity to quickly replace the air in the space. Limitations are pasted
on the fan housing.
2) Use reliable, grounded electrical power.
3) Eliminate any hazardous atmosphere. Exhaust toxic and flammable air; supply fresh air
when oxygen-deficient.
4) Provide constant circulation of fresh air while space is occupied.

 Natural ventilation is allowable only on "non-permit" entry.

 Direct high-velocity supply ventilation to mix the air throughout the space.
 Capture contaminants during hot work or cleaning with solvents by using additional
local (or point) exhaust.
Pure oxygen is not "fresh air". Never use bottled oxygen for ventilation.
5) Arrange ductwork to ensure safety:

 Locate supply fan intake away from flammable or toxic air.

 Position exhaust fan outlet to avoid recirculation of bad air or endangering others
outside the space.
 Position exhaust duct inlet next to the source of contaminants.
 Keep ducts short and straight.
 Make sure air circulates through entire space and does not short-circuit.

6) Monitor the air to ensure ventilation is keeping the air safe to breathe.

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Appendix d.- Basic Confined Space Entry and Rescue Equipment

Equipment shall include, but not be limited to:

Safety Cones
Safety Vest
Barricades (as required)
Men Working Signs (as required)
Safety Flags
Manhole Hook (or pick)
Combustible Gas/Oxygen/CO2/Toxic Gas Detector
Utility Ropes
Full Body Harness
Retrieval Line
Mechanical Retrieval Device
Tri-pod or Other Anchoring Point
Forced Air Ventilation Blower & Hose
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Safety Ladder
Manhole Access Bracket
Self Contained Air Units
Hard Hats
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Rescue Telephone Number

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Appendix e.- Employee Duties
1. DUTIES OF AUTHORIZED ENTRANTS:
1) Know the hazards that may be faced during entry.
2) Recognize the signs and symptoms of hazard exposure.
3) Understand the consequences of hazardous exposure.
4) Use equipment properly.
5) Communicate with the attendant.
6) Alert the attendant of hazards.
7) Exit the permit space quickly when required.

2. DUTIES OF THE ATTENDANT:

1) Know entry hazards.
2) Know behavioral effects of exposure.
3) Maintain accurate entrant identification.
4) Remain outside the permit space.
5) Communicate with entrants.
6) Monitor entry activities.
7) Summon rescue and emergency services.
8) Prevent unauthorized entry.
9) Perform non-entry rescue.
10) Perform no conflicting duties.

3. DUTIES OF THE “LEAD WORKER” (ENTRY SUPERVISOR):

1) Know the potential hazards during entry and work.
2) Determine if acceptable entry conditions are present at a permit space where entry is
planned.
3) Terminate entry as required by the standard.
4) Verify that rescue services are readily available and the means for summoning them are
operable.
5) Remove unauthorized individuals who enter or try to enter the permit space during entry
and work.
6) Determine that entry and work operations remain consistent with entry permit terms and
that acceptable entry conditions are maintained.

Note: The person authorizing the entry may also serve as the entrant or attendant for the entry

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Appendix f.- Confined Space Entry Procedures
1. Determine if entry into confined space is necessary to perform work.
2. The following minimum required equipment should be on hand:
1) Ventilation,
2) Barrier and warning signs,
3) Gas monitor capable of measuring concentrations of oxygen, flammable gases,
hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide.
3. Eliminate any unsafe conditions before the access door or cover is opened.
4. Immediately guard the entry by some barrier and signs to prevent people or objects from
accidentally entering the confined space.
5. Conduct hazard assessment
1) Test the real or potential atmospheric hazards
 Oxygen content less than 19.5% or greater than 23.5%
 Flammable gases and vapors greater than 10% of the LEL (Lower Explosive Limit)
 Hydrogen Sulfide concentrations greater than 10 ppm (Parts per million)
 Carbon Monoxide concentrations greater than 35 ppm
 Other toxic gases or vapors greater than PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit)

Note: For more information, see Air Monitoring Guide (Appendix B).

2) Review the space for other observable serious safety and health hazards:
 mechanical,
 electrical,
 burn,
 heat stress,
 engulfment, or
 entrapment hazards, etc.
6. If any hazardous atmosphere exists, do the following:
1) If possible, determine and eliminate the source of the atmospheric hazards (for
example: carbon monoxide from nearby truck or gas-powered generator).
2) When the atmosphere contains toxins or flammables, ventilate the space by drawing
air out until the air has been changed over several times.
3) When oxygen deficient, ventilate by pushing air into the space until the air has been
changed over several times.
4) Verify the hazardous atmosphere has been eliminated by testing the air.

Note: For more information, see Ventilation Guide (Appendix C).

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7. Determine from information gathered above which of the following entry procedures is
appropriate:
1) Non-Permit Space
If there are neither real nor potential atmospheric hazards and no observable serious safety and
health hazards, this should be certified in writing.

2) Alternative Entry Procedures

If no observable serious safety and health hazards exist and atmospheric hazards are controlled with
continuous ventilation, this should be certified in writing.

3) Permit-Required Space
If there are any observable serious safety/health hazards in addition to potential or real atmospheric
hazards, all procedure here must be followed. Authorize permit with signature.

4) Non-Respirable Atmospheres
If hazardous atmosphere cannot be eliminated by continuous ventilation, contact EHS before
continuing.

8. Follow pre-entry precautions:

1) Notify affected departments of service interruption.

2) Lock-out/tag-out all sources of energy (e.g. steam, electric, mechanical) posing a risk
to workers.

3) Install blank in affected pipes where valves are not secure or seated.

4) Clean and/or purge any chemical storage vessel.

5) Wear appropriate personal protective and respiratory protection.

6) Have lights and or ladder available.

7) If coordination is needed with contractors, see Contractor Checklist.

8) Have appropriate MSDS's (Material Safety Data Sheet).

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9) Determine how often air monitoring will be conducted.

9. Additional precautions necessary for Permit-Required Spaces:

1) Determine start and end times for authorized entry.

2) Assign roles and responsibilities as entrant(s), attendant(s), leadworker(s).

3) Set up non-entry rescue equipment (tri-pod, harness).

4) Identify rescue service.

5) Determine communication method between entrant/attendant.

6) Conduct pre-entry briefing: review hazards, procedures, and precautions.

10. Sign and post the Permit/Certification at the site.

11. Continually ventilate the space by pushing air so that a positive pressure changes the air
over several times every hour. Direct the clean air toward the worker.
12. Test the air periodically while personnel are in the confined space to ensure the
ventilation is preventing any accumulation of a hazardous atmosphere.

13. Under the following conditions, personnel must exit the confined space, re-evaluate
hazards, and modify entry procedures.

1) If any hazardous atmosphere is detected after entry.

Note: If a hazardous atmosphere has been detected after entry, EHS staff should be notified before
re-entry.
2) If any health or safety hazard develops which was not anticipated.
3) If Attendant (on Permit-Required Confined Space Entry) cannot effectively perform
duties.
4) If personnel in confined space are experiencing symptoms from heat stress or over-
exposure to atmospheric hazards.

14. When work is completed, return the space to original condition. Close out the
permit/certification and submit the completed paperwork to your supervisor.
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What should happen when work is being done in a confined space?

There should be warning signs to prevent unauthorized entry to the confined space.

Anyone working in a confined space must be constantly alert for any changing conditions within the
confined space. In the event of an alarm from monitoring equipment or any other indication of
danger, workers should immediately leave the confined space.
Another worker, the attendant (also known as the safety watch or standby), is posted outside the
confined space and continuously monitors the workers inside the confined space. The attendant has
the following duties:
 Understands the nature of the hazards that may be found inside the particular
confined space and can recognize signs, symptoms and behavioural effects that
workers in the confined space could experience.
 Monitors the confined space and surrounding area and is on the look out for
dangerous conditions.
 Remains outside the confined space and does no other work which may interfere
with their primary duty of monitoring the workers inside the confined space.
 Maintains constant two-way communication with the workers in the confined
space.
 Orders the immediate evacuation if a potential hazard, not already controlled for,
is detected.
 Calls for emergency assistance immediately if an emergency develops.
 Is immediately available to provide non-entry emergency assistance when needed.
 Can provide entry rescue only after the most stringent precautions are taken and
another attendant is immediately available.
Should a worker leave a confined space for a short time (for example, coffee break, getting
additional material for their work), the confined space should be re-tested before the worker re-
enters. If the confined space has been continuously monitored by equipment that can show the
details of the atmosphere during the time absent from the confined space and this information can
be seen from outside the confined space, it can be re-entered without retesting. If there is not
continuous air monitoring then the hazard assessment needs to be repeated.
No confined space should be closed off until it has been verified that no person is inside it.
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After exiting the confined space, the time of exit should be noted on the entry permit.
What are some emergency response precautions?
If a situation arises where there is a hazardous condition and the worker does not leave or is unable
to leave the confined space, rescue procedures should begin immediately.
The attendant is qualified in confined spaces rescue procedures and will be available immediately
outside the confined space to provide emergency assistance if needed. The attendant should be
familiar with the structural design of the confined space. The attendant is in constant
communication with the worker inside the confined space and will:
 Have an alarm for calling for help.
 Have all required rescue equipment (for example, safety harnesses, lifting
equipment, a lifeline, supplied air respiratory equipment) immediately available
and be trained in its use.
 Hold a basic first aid certificate.
 Can do Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

The detailed plan for emergency response to an injury or other emergency within the confined space
should be described in detail in the confined space hazard assessment and control program.

Rescue the victims from outside of the confined space, if possible. No other worker should enter a
confined space to attempt a rescue unless that worker is fully trained in the rescue procedures and
is wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment. More than 60% of deaths in confined
spaces are would-be rescuers, who are not fully trained and adequately equipped.

Another worker qualified in confined spaces rescue procedures must be present outside the confined
space before the first rescuer enters the confined space. Do not use the same air as the confined
space workers you are rescuing. Wear SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) or supplied air
respirator with an escape bottle.

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