By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the hazards of confined spaces
• Become knowledgeable in the OSHA safety standards for safeguarding confined space entries
• Learn the duties and responsibilities of the confined space entry participants
• Achieve familiarity with atmospheric testing equipment and entrance equipment

Introduction to confined spaces

• Definition of Confined Spaces
• Specifications of Confined Spaces
• Permit Required Confined Spaces

 Typical Hazards in Confined Spaces

Atmospheric Hazards

• Oxygen Deficiency
• Combustible
• Flammable
• Explosive
• Toxic Gases / Vapors / Dust / Mists
• Physical Hazards in confined spaces
• Unguarded Machine Parts
• Thermal Hazards
• Exposed Electrical Circuits
• Slip/Fall Hazards
• Engulfment
• Entrapment
• Hazardous Chemical
• Biological Agents
• Noise
• Vibration

Other Pssible Hazards in Confined Spaces

• .Rodents / Snakes / Spiders
• Poor Lighting
• Wind
• Weather

Controlling Hazards of Confined Spaces

• Lockout – Tagout
• Disconnecting Pipes
• Ventilation
• Cooling
• Dumping
• Rinsing - Flushing
• Fall Arrest Gear
• Air Sampling

Confined Space Permit Program - review form procedure

Ventilation Requirements

• Purge if necessary
• 20 air changes per hour
• Atmospheric Monitoring
• Acceptable Entry Conditions
• Company Confined Space Entry permit posted
• Oxygen 19.5 – 23.5%
• Lower Explosive Level0%
• Toxic fumes/vapors less than PEL
• No engulfing material in space
• No hazardous chemicals or material
• Drained - Flushed
• Rescue Team Available on Site
• Attendant is present and equipment in place
• Space Temperature <100 degrees F.
• LOTO Electrical components in space
• LOTO Mechanical Components in space
• LOTO All pipes to and from space
• Ventilation Established & Maintained
• Additional conditions required on permit
• Additional conditions required by Entry Supervisor
• Duties
• Entry Supervisor
• Attendant
• Entrant
• Rescue Team
• Entry & Rescue Equipment
• Air Monitor
• Fall Arrest System
• Ventilation Equipment
• Lighting Systems
• Communication Equipment
• Body Harnesses & Life Lines
• Working (man) Winch
•  Entry Procedures
• Conduct Pre-Entry Briefing
• Assemble and check equipment
• Establish Acceptable Entry Conditions
• Conduct initial air
• Execute & Complete Entry Permit
• Station Entry Attendant
• Establish Monitoring of Atmosphere
• Establish Communication
• Execute Hot Work Permit if applicable
• Post Confined Space Entry Permit
• Enter Space
• Post–entry debrief if problems were encountered

Rescue Procedures

• Rescue team required at access during entry to IDLH environments
• Rescue Team must be trained on specific type confined spaces
• Self-Rescue
• Non-entry Rescue

Team Leaders, Managers, Line Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Project Managers, Control Center Operators and Supervisors, Emergency Dispatchers, Security Personnel and CCTV Operators, HSE Officers, HSE Personnel, HSE Professionals, Emergency Response Team Members, HSE Managers and Auditors, Health & Safety and Environmental Professionals, Coordinators, Specialists and other full-time safety practitioners, Fire Officers, Loss Control Managers, Security Directors and Managers, Security Supervisors, Facilities Directors and Managers, HR and Administrative Managers with responsibility for security, Project Managers, Safety Inspectors, Plant Managers and Supervisors, Incident Control Point (Forward Control) Team Members, Supervisors, Advisors, Auditors, Laboratory Personnel, Emergency Personnel, Maintenance Personnel, Procurement and Supply Chain Managers, Engineers