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Confined Space
Confined Space
Oxygen in concentrations
greater than 23% is too
oxygen rich and can cause
combustible materials to
ignite very quickly.
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY - HAZARDS
Oxygen deficiency can be caused by several
processes:
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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY - HAZARDS
Sudden releases of
fluid solids, such as When torrential forces
granulated salt, sugar, are suddenly released,
or sand, liquids, and people may be struck
dense gases can cause by moving objects , or
engulfment of persons be pushed helplessly
inside underground downstream.
tanks, or pits.
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY - HAZARDS
Fresh Air
If concentrations of
materials are found to Fresh outside
be at harmful levels, air is blown into
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the confined space the space to dilute
must be ventilated to and remove
remove them before contaminants, and
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entry. supply oxygen.
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O2
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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY - HAZARDS
Fresh Air
Requirements
Required countermeasures include
personal protective equipment
Eye protection yes no
Respiratory protection yes no for hazards expected to be found
Continuous Ventilation yes no
Body Protection yes no
within the confined space.
Hand Protection yes no
Foot Protection yes no
Weather Protection yes no Eye and head injuries are always
a potential, therefore safety glasses
and hard hats are required wear
for entrants.
Requirements
Required countermeasures also
include prevention of electrical
Ground Fault Interruption yes no
Lockout of Hazardous shock hazards due to loss of
Energy Sources yes no
earth ground for portable tools.
GFCIs are required for portable
electric tooling.
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There may also be a need to
Danger lockout and tag equipment both
in the confined space and on
adjacent equipment and processes.
Do not use!
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
CAUTION
Confined Space