Confined Space Entry Procedure

Documents the pre entry process with the permit required confined space procedure and entry permit 5.

Confined space entry procedure. The confined space entry program applies to any uw department that has space s that may potentially be hazardous when entered. Confined space entry supervisor ensures that the confined space s atmosphere is ventilated as necessary and tested prior to entry using properly calibrated monitoring equipment. Step 2 notify supervisor before the confined space entry step 3 verify confined space meter has been calibrated and is in working order step 4.

Objective of this procedure is to provide the safe work practices required for confined space entry and to protect personnel from the hazards of entering and performing jobs in confined spaces. It is important to note that the difference between an alternative entry procedure and a nonpermit required confined space is the use of forced air ventilation. Post and maintain appropriate warning signage on confined space entrances if applicable.

Entry into a confined space entry into a confined space is defined as the action by which a person passes through a limited opening into a restricted or potentially hazardous work area. With the intention of minimising or eliminating risks so far as reasonably practicable sfarp to people who enter and carry out work in those spaces. If the hazards are eliminated the nonpermit entry can continue.

Entry is considered to occur as soon as any part of the entrant s body breaks the plane of the entry point into the confined space. Complete the following steps before during and after a confined space entry. If forced air ventilation is used during an entry it cannot be classified as a nonpermit required confined space.

Osha regulations require employers to prepare written procedures and issue permits for entry into and work performed inside confined spaces. This procedure applies to. The required method depends on the confined space classification nprcs or prcs identified hazards listed in the.

The four possible methods of confined space entry are non permit required nprcs and three variants for spaces classified as a permit required confined space prcs. Step 1 obtain a permit confined space entry form from program coordinator. This procedure outlines the requirements for the management of and entry into confined spaces in the universitys workplaces.