The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum requirements and procedures for the safety and health of employees who work in, and in connection with, confined spaces.
Table of Contents
1. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Exceptions
1.3 Purpose
1.4 Application
2. Definitions
3. Identification and Evaluation
3.1 Confined Space Survey
3.2 Hazard Identification
3.3 Hazard Evaluation
3.4 Confined Space Classification
3.5 Hazard Re-Evaluation
3.6 Written Program
4. Non-Permit Confined Spaces (NPCS)
4.1 Controls
4.2 Training
4.3 Re-Evaluation
4.4 Atmospheric Testing
5. Permit Required Confined Spaces (PRCS)
5.1 Entry Permits
5.2 Permit Implementation
5.3 Validity of Permits
5.4 Revoking Permits
6. Atmospheric Testing
6.1 General Criteria
6.2 Testing Considerations
6.3 Acceptable Limits
7. Entry Team
7.1 Attendant
7.2 Entrant
7.3 Attendant(s)/Entrant(s) Communication
7.4 Entry Supervisor
7.5 Atmospheric Tester
8. Isolation and Lockout/Tagout
8.1 General
8.2 Isolation
8.3 Lockout/Tagout
9. Ventilation
9.1 Requirements
10. Cleaning/Decontamination
11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
11.1 General
11.2 Selection
11.3 Inspection
12. Auxiliary Equipment
12.1 Entry and Exit
12.2 Retrieval Equipment
12.3 Fall Prevention
12.4 Electrical Equipment
13. Safety Signs and Symbols
13.1 Identification
14. Emergency Response, Evacuation, and Rescue
14.1 Emergency Response Plan
14.2 Atmospheric Monitoring
14.3 Respiratory Protection Equipment
14.4 Rescue Equipment Inspection
15. Training of the Confined Space Entry Team
15.1 General Requirements
15.2 Entry Supervisor
15.3 Authorized Entrant
15.4 Attendant
15.5 Atmospheric Tester
15.6 Rescue Personnel
16. Medical Suitability
17. Contractors
17.1 Hazard Appraisal
17.2 Identification of Rescue Responder
17.3 Permit System
17.4 Coordination
17.5 Ongoing Dialogue
Appendices
Appendix A - Logic Diagram for Confined Space Entry
Appendix B - Standards and Other Referenced and Related Materials on the Subject of Confined Spaces
Appendix C - Examples of Confined Space Surveys and Permits
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