FAST Talk - Confined Spaces

FAST Talk - Confined SpacesConfined Space Roles, Responsibilities & Training Requirements The ENTRY SUPERVISOR is responsible for the overall entry operation and must be able to:  Understand and be able to identify confined space hazards and communicate these to entrants and attendants. HERE’S WHY  Recognize the signs and consequences of dangerous exposures and describe these to entrants and attendants. IT MATTERS.  Make sure the entry permit is complete and that listed tests and hazard removal/controls have been completed; listed procedures are followed; listed safety, communications, and rescue equipment is Confined space entrants could face hazards that are immediately dangerous to life and health such as:     in place; and rescue services are available. Sign, date, and post the permit outside the confined space. Make sure no one enters the space until the supervisor has determined it to be safe and has posted the permit. Remove unauthorized people from the permit area when alerted by an attendant. Cancel the entry and the permit when operations are complete and all entrants are accounted for (a permit should also be canceled if a dangerous condition arises and entrants have to be evacuated). • Flammable gas, vapor, mist, or dust at levels high enough to cause a fire or explosion • Toxic gas, vapor, mist, or dust at levels high enough to cause illness or death if inhaled • Oxygen levels below what you need to breathe, causing suffocation • Liquids or flowing solids AUTHORIZED ENTRANTS are at risk from the moment they step inside a confined space until they exit. They must be trained to: (e.g., sand) that could cover, bury, or smother • Entrapping design (e.g., walls that  Identify confined space hazards and the potential consequences of curve in, floors that slope and taper those hazards to their safety and health. down)    Recognize the signs and symptoms of dangerous exposures. Operate any equipment necessary to test, monitor, and ventilate the atmosphere in a confined space; communicate with others working inside and outside the space; and protect themselves from exposure to hazards. Wear a harness attached to a retrieval line (or when appropriate, wristlets) to allow for a speedy rescue in an emergency, as well as • Heat high enough to cause exhaustion or heatstroke • Falls caused by damp floors, slippery handholds, or entrapping spaces • Noise that could damage hearing or make it hard to hear directions or warnings other required personal protective equipment determined by the Risk Assessment & Permit Entry Procedures. • Energy and/or equipment that could cause electrocution, fire, or  Remain in contact with the attendant outside the space, alerting the explosion attendant immediately to any signs of exposure or other danger in the space.  Know how to leave the space quickly and safely after identifying a problem or getting a signal or order from the attendant or entry supervisor to evacuate. SAFETYPage 1Page 3