Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
FIgure 25.4
Conined.space.entry.
that.could.engulf.the.entrant;.if.the.space's.coniguration.could.cause.the.entrant.to.
become. entrapped. or. asphyxiated. by. converging. walls;. or. if. it. contains. any. other.
recognized.serious.safety.(e.g.,.electrical).or.health.(e.g.,.pathogen.bacteria).hazard.
This. regulation. requires. that. all. permit-required. spaces. be. identiied,. evaluated,.
and. controlled.. Procedures. for. entry. must. exist.. Appropriate. equipment. and. train-
ing.for.authorized.entrants.must.be.provided..Entry.supervisors.and.attendants.must.
be.trained.and.present,.and.a.written/signed.entry.permit.should.exist.prior.to.entry..
Trained.and.available.rescue.personnel.shall.(over.one-half.of.the.deaths.in.conined.
spaces.are.rescuers).be.available..The.space.must.have.posted.warning.signs.and.barri-
ers.erected,.and.personal.protective.equipment.and.rescue.equipment.must.be.provided.
It.is.important.to.know.that.work.in.conined.spaces.can.be.accomplished.safely.
by.paying.attention.to.these.key.regulatory.requirements.prior.to.entry..These.regula-
tions.help.employers.identify,.evaluate/test,.and.monitor,.train,.and.plan.for.rescue.
contAIners And PortABle tAnk storAge (29 cFr 1910.106)
See.lammable.and.combustible.liquids.
