ENTRANT, ATTENDANT & QUALIFIED
PERSON TRAINING
COURSE OVERVIEW
 Introduction and Purpose
 Defining a Confined Space
 Locations and Types of Confined Spaces
 Primary and Secondary Hazards
 Responsibilities
 The Confined Space Permit
COURSE OVERVIEW
 Break
 Atmospheric Testing
 Special Entry Permits
 Emergency and Rescue Procedures
 Video Presentation
 Field Exercises
 Adjourn
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
 1.6 Million Employees Work in Confined Spaces Each
Year
 Serious Injury or Death Can Result From
 Asphyxiation
 Engulfment
 Electric Shock
 Falls
 Heat Stress
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
OSHA Estimates That 85% of
Confined Space Accidents Are
Preventable!
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
 Prevention of Serious Injury
 Hazard Recognition
 Understanding the Confined Space Procedures
 OSHA/PEOSHA Compliance
THE REGULATIONS
 Primarily:
 Confined Space Entry NJAC 12:100-9, and
 Permit Required Confined Space Entry 29CFR1910.146
 But Also:
 Respiratory Protection
 Hazard Communication
 Lock Out Tag Out, etc.
DEFINING A CONFINED SPACE
 In 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 SPACE
 If The Confined Space Has the Potential to Contain a
Hazard
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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 SPACE
 Many Spaces Are Hazardous but Not a “Confined
Space”
 Limited Openings
 Openings That May Restrict Entry And/or Egress
 Limit the Movement of Equipment
 Hinder the Performance of Rescue
DEFINING A CONFINED SPACE
 Hazardous Condition
 May Include Large Open Top Spaces That May Have
Unfavorable Ventilation
 Movement of Mechanical Devices
 Irregular Shape (Sloping Floors)
CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM
 Identify All Confined Spaces
 Training
 Labeling
 Entry Procedure
 Authorization
 Identify Responsible Individuals
 Hazard Identification
CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM
 Environmental Monitoring
 Oxygen
 Percentage of Lower Explosivity Level
 Toxic Gases
 Ventilation
 Communications
 Radios
 Visual Contact
CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM
 Identify Required and Prohibited Work Procedures
 Hot Work
 PPE
 Decontamination
 Lock Out Tag Out
 Permit Posting
 Recordkeeping
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
 All Employees
 Basic Entry Procedures, Site Confined Spaces, and
Hazards
 Authorized Entrants
 Understand Naure of the Hazard and Testing
 Proper PPE Usage
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
 Attendants
 Use of Communication Equipment
 Emergency Alerting
 Intoxication Recognition
 Authorized Job Tasks
 Qualified Person
 Same As Above Plus Additional Knowledge
 Recordkeeping
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Employer
 Qualified Person
 Attendant
 Entrant
 Regular Employee
 Contract Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES
Employer
 Implement Confined Space Entry Program
 Identify All Confined Spaces
 Identify and Implement Hazard Control Measures
 Provide Employee Training
 Determine and Provide Adequate PPE
 Provide for A Rescue Team
RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualified Person
 Ensures Safe Entry Conditions
 Signs the Permit
 Performs Routine Inspections
 Cancels the Permit If Conditions Become Unsafe or
Upon Project Completion
 Ensures Unauthorized Individuals Do Not Enter
RESPONSIBILITIES
Attendant
 Remains Outside to Observe
 Is Aware of Exposure Symptoms
 Remains in Constant Communication with Entrant
 Allows Only Authorized Entry
 Orders Entrants Out If Unsafe Conditions Arise
RESPONSIBILITIES
Attendant
 Notifies the Rescue Team if Necessary
 Remains at Post Until Relief or Rescue Team
Arrives
 Returns Expired Permit to Qualified Person
RESPONSIBILITIES
Entrant
 Is Familiar With Specific Confined Space Related
Hazards
 Can Recognize Exposure Symptoms
 Wears PPE as Instructed and Trained
 Remains 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 Spaces
 Understand Entry Restrictions
 Know the Qualified Person to Initiate Entry
Procedures
PRIMARY HAZARDS
Existing Environmental Hazards
 Hazardous Atmosphere
 Engulfment
 Heat Stress
 Electrocution
 Entrapment
 Physical Dangers
SECONDARY HAZARDS
Changeable Conditions
 Oxygen Usage
 Material Build-up
 Re-Entrainment
 Introduction of Material
 Outside Work
ATMOSPHERIC TESTING
 Oxygen
 19.5 to 23.5%
 LEL
 Less than 20%
 Toxic Gasses
 Depends On Gas
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
 Call 911
 Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
 Only utilize Trained, Informed Rescuers
 Only Use Designated Safety Equipment
THANK YOU!!
HAVE A SAFE DAY!