Index Example Learning from the past When an area become CS Class A & B Players & Responsibilities Training Confined space entry process Study Case Summary Question
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Learning from the past
When an area become CS ? large enough for employee Has limited entry or exit Not designed for continuous occupancy Confined spaces are classified as Class A and Class B
Class A Contains a hazardous atmosphere Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing Dangers internal configuration Contains any serious safety or health hazard Any CS will be classified as class A if it has one of the following conditions.
Is it Confined Space ? large enough for employee Has limited of entry or exit Not designed for continuous occupancy Yes No
Is it Confined Space ? large enough for employee Has limited of entry or exit Not designed for continuous occupancy Yes No
CS Issuing Authority A competent person possessing the necessary experience, and technical knowledge, appointed in writing by EMAL to issue, and cancel confined space entry permits Some of CS Issuing Authority Responsibilities Knows the hazards in the CS Terminates the entry and cancels the permit Verifies that rescue services are available
CS Authorized Entrant An employee who is authorized by the employer to enter a permit space Some of Authorized Entrant Responsibilities Know the hazards that may be faced during entry Communicate with the attendant when necessary Alert the attendant whenever he recognizes any warning sign to a dangerous situation
CS Attendants An individual stationed outside who monitors the authorized entrants. Some of Authorized Entrant Responsibilities Knows the hazards that may be faced during entry Remains outside the permit space Continuously maintains an accurate count of authorized entrants
Training Level 0: General overview Level 1: All EMAL and Contractor authorized entrants Level 2: The Atmosphere Testers Level 3: Confined Space Issuing Authorities
Confined space entry process Confined Space Classification CS entry procedure Information to emergency team Atmosphere control CS entry permit Entry cancellation
Study Case Is it Confined Space ? large enough for employee Has limited of entry or exit Not designed for continuous occupancy Is it Class A CS ? Contains a hazardous atmosphere Has a dangers internal configuration Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing Contains any serious safety or health hazard Class A Class B Is it CS? Yes No
Study Case Is it Confined Space ? large enough for employee Has limited of entry or exit Not designed for continuous occupancy Is it Class A CS ? Contains a hazardous atmosphere Has a dangers internal configuration Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing Contains any serious safety or health hazard Class A Class B Is it CS? Yes No
Summary No one allowed to enter to CS without permit There are specific training and process for issuing authority, Entrant or attendant Confined Spaces are classified as class A & class B Confined space entry process must be followed all the time In case of emergency only the rescue team is allow to enter to the CS