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assistance in evaluating confined spaces
if the commander or functional manager determines that workers or other employees will not enter permit-required confined spaces under their control, and they have been prohibited from entering
confined space entry permit
Confined spaces are classified as either non-permit required or permit-required. Non-permit required spaces are considered safe for entry without specific precautions, while permit-required spaces have the potential for hazards like toxic atmospheres or limited entry/exit points that require special training and permits for entry.
The confined space attendant.
Improve the ventilation rate
Entry supervisors will authorize entry into an immediately dangerous to life or health Permit Required Confined Spaces when the hazard has been mitigated or controlled and adequate protections and emergency extraction procedures are in place.
Some of the common hazards of confined spaces include: vapor poisoning asphyxiation engulfment And thanks for OSHA's Confined spaces training, all of those hazards can be avoided. Their new program (8 hour courses) aims to make the student: Understand the scope & application of OSHA's various confined space entry standards Identify ""Confined Spaces"", then determine if they are ""Permit Required"" Understand OSHA requirements for developing and maintaining a ""Permit-required confined space entry program"" / permit Know responsibilities of entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, contractors Identify when you may utilize OSHA's ""Alternate Entry"" and ""Reclassification"" procedures Understand the requirements for ""Rescue & Emergency Services"" Have a basic knowledge of the general use and limitations of related equipment
prior to entering a permit-required confined space entry. Emergency rescue assistance must be coordinated and it must be ensured that the fire department is available, if required, to respond for the duration of the entry.
If oxygen levels fall below 19.5% during a permit-required confined space entry, all entrants must stop work immediately and leave the confined space. No one may reenter that space until testing shows that adequate oxygen levels have been restored.
The OSHA General Industry Confined space standard (29 CFR 1910.146) pertains strictly to confined spaces.