P6022MAB.000.51S.085 - Confined Space Entry

KNPC CFP - MAB2 Project
FDH JV Site HSE Manual

Confined Space Entry
Revision No.: O1, 15-Jan-15
FDH JV CFP
MAB2 Project
FDH JV Document Number: P6022MAB.000.51S.085
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Table of Contents
PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
APPLICATION .............................................................................................................................................. 4
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 8
2.0 PERMITS............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Permit to Work ......................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Confined Space Entry Permit................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer Training and Authorization .......................... 9
3.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY HAZARDS ............................................................................................ 9
4.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY HAZARD IDENTIFICATION and Data Sheet ................................... 10
5.0 AUTHORISED ATMOSPHERE / GAS TESTER .............................................................................. 10
6.0 ENTRY SUPERVISOR...................................................................................................................... 10
7.0 RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................... 11
7.1 FDH JV Site Manager or Designee ....................................................................................... 11
7.2 Permit to Work Authorized Permit Issuer ............................................................................... 11
7.3 Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer ................................................................... 11
7.4 Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Recipient .............................................................. 12
7.5 Attendant/Standby Person(s) ................................................................................................. 12
7.6 Authorized Entrant ................................................................................................................. 14
8.0 REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 15
8.1 Confined Space Entry Register ............................................................................................. 15
8.2 Confined Space Entry Permit................................................................................................. 15
8.3 Isolation Requirements .......................................................................................................... 16
8.4 Cleaning and Purging ............................................................................................................ 17
8.5 Safety and Atmosphere ......................................................................................................... 17
8.6 Additional requirements for Inert Entry .................................................................................. 21
8.7 Entry to a Floating Roof ......................................................................................................... 22
8.8 Atmosphere and Ventilation ................................................................................................... 22
8.9 Personal Protective Equipment ............................................................................................. 23
8.10 Static Electricity ...................................................................................................................... 23
8.11 Electrical Hazards .................................................................................................................. 24
8.12 Portable Electrical Equipment ................................................................................................ 24
8.13 Visibility .................................................................................................................................. 24
8.14 Fall Prevention ....................................................................................................................... 24
8.15 Safety Harness ...................................................................................................................... 25
8.16 Entry of Spaces Containing Solids ........................................................................................ 25
8.17 Hot Work in Confined Spaces ................................................................................................ 25
8.18 Period of Validity .................................................................................................................... 25
9.0 ENTRY WITHOUT RESPIRATORS ................................................................................................. 25
10.0 RESCUE AND FIRST AID ................................................................................................................ 25
10.1 Retrieval Systems .................................................................................................................. 27
11.0 tRAINING AND cERTIFICATION ..................................................................................................... 27
12.0 CLOSURE OF CONFINED SPACES ............................................................................................... 27
13.0 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY INTO CONFINED SPACES ................................................................... 28

14.0 RECLASSIFYING A CONFINED SPACE ........................................................................................ 28

14.1 Confined Space Reclassification Process ............................................................................. 28
15.0 Spaces Not Clearly Defined As Confined ..................................................................................... 29
16.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM REVIEW .......................................................................... 29
17.0 RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................... 30
18.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................. 30
19.0 ATTACHMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 30

PURPOSE
This procedure defines the requirements associated with a Permit to Work (Form
HSEF0181 and Procedure P6022MAB.000.51S.017) to enter and perform work
in confined spaces.
SCOPE
This procedure includes the following major sections:
 General Requirements
 Confined Space Entry Permit
 Confined Space Entry Hazards
 Confined Space Entry Hazard Identification Guidelines/Checklist
 Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer
 Confined Space Entry Permit Assessor
 Permit to Work Authorized Permit Issuer
 Atmosphere Tester
 Entry Supervisor
 Responsibilities
 Requirements
 Entry Without Breathing Equipment
 Rescue and First Aid
 Closure of Confined Spaces
 Unauthorized Entry into Confined Spaces
 Reclassifying a Confined Space
 Confined Space Entry Program Review
APPLICATION
This procedure applies to all work activities and employees under the control of
FDH JV and its contractors.
DEFINITIONS
The following terms and abbreviations, when used in this document and parts thereof, shall have the
following meanings:
Term / Acronym / Explanation / Definition
Abbreviation
Blanking / Blinding: Means the absolute closure of a vessel nozzle, pipe, line, or duct by the
fastening of a solid plate (such as a spectacle blind or a spade blind) that
completely covers the bore and that is capable of withstanding the
maximum pressure of the pipe, line, or duct with no leakage beyond the
plate
Brownfield Areas; Refers to existing KNPC Operational areas that will be governed by
KNPC Safe Work Practices and the Clean Fuels Project FDH JV HSE
Requirements
CFP; Clean Fuels Project

Competent Person; One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or
dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt
corrective measures to eliminate them.
Confined Space; A confined space is defined as a space that meets all three of the
following conditions:
a. Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter
and perform assigned work
b. Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit
c. Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
Confined spaces may include but are not limited to the following:
 Storage tanks, tank cars, process vessels, boilers, large
ventilation ducts, silos, and other tank-like compartments that
usually have only a manhole or similar opening for entry
purposes.
 Open topped spaces such as tanks, pits, ditches and
degreasers, also large mobile waste containers.
 Pipes, sewers, drains, tunnels, shafts, ducts, and similar
structures.
 Ceiling and crawl spaces.
Permit-required confined space (permit space) means a confined space
that has one or more of the following characteristics:
 Contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere
such as:
 The presence of gases, liquids, or solids which are flammable,
toxic, asphyxiating, radioactive, hot, or refrigerated.
 Oxygen concentrations below 19.5 percent or above
23.5 percent under normal atmospheric pressure.
 A flammable or gas vapor level greater than 5 percent Lower
Explosive Limit (LEL).
 Airborne combustible dust at concentrations likely to support a
fire or explosion.
 Material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant,
 culverts or excavations or pits or manholes or sewers or
trenches deeper than 1.2 meter,
 Entry on floating roof tanks when the roof is more than 3 meters
down from the top,
 Internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or
asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor that
slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross-section, or
 Other recognized serious safety or health hazard.
A confined space is determined by the hazards associated with a set of
defined circumstances (restricted entry or exit, hazardous atmospheres,
or risk of engulfment) and not just work performed in a physically
restrictive location. The presence of physical or chemical agents acting

alone or in combination may be exacerbated in a confined space.

Contractor; All references to Contractor and Contractor employees equally apply to
Subcontractors and Subcontractor employees. Contractor shall ensure
that their Subcontractors are informed of the need to comply with all
aspects of these guidelines.
Entry An act that begins when any part of the body crosses the plane of an
opening to a confined space where the opening is sufficient to allow full-
body access to the space.
FDH JV; Fluor, Daewoo E&C, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Joint Venture; for
the purpose of this document ‘FDH JV’ shall substitute to the contractual
term Company.
Greenfield Area; Refers to new CFP Block Areas that are fenced away from the KNPC
operational areas and will be governed & monitored by the FDH JV
Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System up to the
Provisional Turnover.
Hazardous atmosphere Means an atmosphere that may expose employees to the risk of death,
incapacitation, and impairment of ability to self-rescue (that is, escape
unaided from a confined space), injury, or acute illness from one or more
of the following causes:
 Flammable gases, vapour, or mist in excess of 10% of its
lower explosive flammable limit (10% LEL or LFL).
 Airborne combustible dust at or above its LEL. (If the dust
obscures vision at distance of 1.52 m (5 feet ) or less it can
be considered as at LEL.).
 Atmospheric oxygen concentration below 19.5% or above
23.5% (vol.).
 Atmospheric concentration of any substance above the
permissible exposure limit or threshold limit value (TLV:
H2S -10 ppm, NH3 – 25 ppm etc & marked on permit, see
MSDS for other materials).
HSE; Health, Safety & Environmental
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health:
Any condition that poses an immediate or delayed threat to life or that
would cause irreversible adverse health effects or that would interfere
with an individual's ability to escape unaided from a confined space.
Inerting Displacement of the atmosphere in a confined space by a non-
combustible gas (such as nitrogen) to such an extent that the resulting
atmosphere is non-combustible.
Note: This procedure produces an IDLH oxygen-deficient atmosphere as
oxygen is reduced below 5% vol.
Isolation Process by which a confined space is isolated from service and
completely protected against the release of energy and material into the
space by such means as: blanking or blinding, misaligning or removing
sections of lines, pipes, or ducts, a double block and bleed system,
lockout or tag out of all sources of energy, or blocking or disconnecting
all mechanical linkages.(this list is non exhaustive).

KNPC; Kuwait National Petroleum Company; for the purpose of this document
‘KNPC’ shall substitute the contractual term ‘Owner’
Line Breaking; Intentional opening of a pipe, line, or duct that is or has been carrying
flammable, corrosive or toxic material, an inert gas or any fluid at a
volume, pressure or temperature capable of causing injury.
Off-sites; Refers to any construction areas outside of the defined Refinery Sites or
other defined Project worksite areas
Qualified Person; The individual who has attained the training, education, experience, and
whatever else is required by the licensing entity to be certified, licensed,
or otherwise approved by the licensing entity to have the responsibility
of, care for, and otherwise use and store radiographic sources. The
“qualified person” will be identified by various titles, depending on the
licensing entity such as Radiation Officer, Certified Radiographer, and
Licensed Radiation Technician.
Rescue service / team; Personnel designated to rescue employees from confined spaces.
Retrieval System; The equipment (including a retrieval line, chest or full-body harness,
wristlets, if appropriate, and a lifting device or anchor) used for non-entry
rescue of persons from confined spaces.
SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Shall and shall not / Must Signifies a mandatory action required by the Contractor.
and must not / Will and will
not;
Site; Refers to any work area within the Project Brownfield and Greenfield
areas where CFP work is to be conducted
TLV Threshold Limit Value;
Level to which it is believed a person can be exposed day after day for a
working lifetime without adverse health effects

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Who “owns” a confined space must be determined on the project — sometimes at certain phases
of a project — and ownership can change depending on circumstances and/or KNPC
organization / requests.
Before any confined space is entered, the following must be determined:
 What entity “owns” (is responsible for) the confined space? (This entity will approve the
entry permit[s].)
 What procedure and permit process will be used for entry (FDH JV or KNPC)?
 Who will perform each preliminary action before entry?
 If multiple entities are involved in the preliminary actions, which entity will be “the lead” for
the entry?
The following principles provide the basis for managing confined spaces:
 Confined spaces must ‘continually’ be identified and registered in all project / site work
areas.
 Once confined spaces have been identified, the evaluation and documentation of potential
hazards that may exist before and during entry must be carried out.
 Confined spaces must only be entered if no other approach to task completion is practical.
 Prior to entry, all possible controls must be applied to prevent personal exposure to potential
hazards. Risk Assessment must be conducted to achieve this.
 Before entry into confined space starts, appropriate rescue plans and essential resources
must be briefed and readily available / provided.
 Employees required to work within a confined space must have a current permit authorising
them to do so.
 It is required that personnel acting in roles associated with confined space entry (e.g.
entrants and entry supervisors) must be trained to perform the activities defined in this
document.
Deviations from this procedure must forego authorisation by the FDH JV Site HSE Manager. The
reason for deviation must be documented and include all relevant facts supporting the deviation
decisions.
2.0 PERMITS
2.1 Permit to Work
This document primarily addresses safe work procedures to protect employees from the
hazards of confined space entry.

The confined space entry permit is an authorization only for personnel entry. To work
within the confined space will require additional documents in conjunction with confined
space entry permit.
A Permit to Work must be obtained (Form HSEF0181) in accordance with Procedure

P6022MAB.000.51S.017, Permit to Work.
2.2 Confined Space Entry Permit
Before performing work in a confined space, Form HSEF0115, Confined Space Entry
Permit (in yellow colour), will be completed by the supervisor and the required approvals
obtained.
2.3 Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer Training and Authorization
The appointment and training of confined space Authorized Permit Issuers is similar to
Permit to Work and Energized Work Permit Authorized Permit Issuers (refer to Procedure
P6022MAB.000.51S.017). Additionally, they will have thorough knowledge in the
preparation and work conducted in confined spaces. The Authorized Permit Issuer
trainee will have guidance and supervision in all aspects of confined space work,
practical experience in preparing Confined Space Entry and Permit to Work under
guidance shall be an integral part of training. Appointment is made in writing on Form
HSEF0205, Authorized Permit Issuers, by the FDH JV Site Manager.
Note: When performing confined space work in a KNPC operating facility, it is a

requirement to use the KNPC “confined space authorization and work permit
process” instead of the process described above, ensuring that equivalent safe
work standards and requirements are maintained.
3.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY HAZARDS
There are hazards involved in inspecting, testing, cleaning, repairing, or entering confined
spaces. Some of these hazards are listed below.
 Asphyxiation or suffocation
 Burning or scalding
 Electric shock
 Fire
 Moving machinery
 Radiation
 Engulfment
 Drowning
 Explosion
 Freezing
 Poisoning
 Heat Stress
 Falls

4.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND DATA SHEET
The Confined Space Date Sheet contains relevant information relating to a particular confined
space and task. It includes details of hazards, isolation, safe work practices, special work
instructions, and a risk assessment. A Confined Space Data Sheet must be developed, approved
by the Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer, checked by another person before a
Confined Space Entry Permit is approved, and filed in the Contractor and FDH JV HSE Office.
The Confined Space Data Sheet Guidelines/Checklist (Form HSEF0196) shall be used to prepare
the Confined Space Data Sheet.
Form HSEF0100, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), will also be completed for each confined space and
task. Both the JSA and Risk Assessment portions of the form are required for this and other Life
Critical operations to ensure that all hazards associated with the work are identified, the likelihood
and severity are understood, and control measures are defined that will effectively reduce the
risk.
5.0 AUTHORISED ATMOSPHERE / GAS TESTER
An Authorised Atmosphere / Gas Tester, who has been trained, tested and certified by KNPC
Safety, shall carry out the gas test using an approved gas meter.
The Authorised Atmosphere (Gas) Tester (the issuing authority himself or his delegate who has
been trained, tested and certified by KNPC Safety holding valid certification card / passport) shall
carry out the atmospheric (gas) test. He shall ensure that his authorisation is valid and the meter
is approved and in good condition (calibration valid and battery charged).
Validity of certification is 2 years. Contractor shall maintain a record of certified atmosphere / gas
testers and apply for timely renewal or new authorisations through FDH JV.
Refer to Section 8.5 of this document, Safety and Atmosphere
6.0 ENTRY SUPERVISOR
A person (such as the employer, foreman, or crew lead) who:
 Determines if acceptable entry conditions are present at a permit space where entry
is planned, seeing that all the permit conditions are meet and authorizes entry,
 Verifies ongoing precautions to maintain the safe working conditions during entry,
and oversees entry operations,
 Ensures that the responsibilities of various roles specified are fully understood,
including overcoming language difficulties), and
 Terminates entry as required by this section.
Under the direction of the Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer, the Confined Space
Entry Authorized Permit Recipient (Executor) shall perform the duties of the Entry Supervisor.
Note: At the discretion of the Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer; an entry
supervisor also may serve as an attendant/standby person or an authorized entrant, as
long as that person is trained and equipped as required for each role he or she fills. Also,

at the discretion of the Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer; the duties of entry
supervisor may be passed from one individual to another during the course of an entry
operation.
7.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
7.1 FDH JV Site Manager or Designee
 Authorizes Confined Space Entry Permit Issuers.
 Confirms a confined space is adequately labeled.
 Verifies that Form HSEF0114, Confined Space Entry Register, and Form
HSEF0196, Confined Space Data Sheet Guidelines/Checklist (Datasheets), are
maintained.
7.2 Permit to Work Authorized Permit Issuer
A person who has been duly trained and examined as to level of knowledge of and
practical experience in Permit to Work procedures. As a direct result, the authorized
Permit Issuer has been authorized in writing by the FDH JV Site Manager to prepare and
issue a specific range of Permits to Work in defined areas of construction and accepts
the responsibilities associated with the authorization.
 Identifies job requiring confined space entry.
 Identifies and documents hazards associated with carrying out the job (such as
welding fumes, heat, lack of ventilation, and services connected).
 Sees that a risk assessment is conducted for the hazards identified, understood, and
adequately controlled.
 Identifies and evaluates the hazards throughout the entry, specifying the essential
precautions during the entry and authorizes the entry.
 Verifies that the space is safe to enter, including checking that representative
atmospheric sampling results are acceptable for entry.
 Evaluates changes to the entry conditions as a result of the work being performed
within the space.
 Transfers duties formally
7.3 Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer
Complies with the requirements as defined in this procedure and other permits; in
particular, approves entry to and monitoring of the confined space, Form HSEF0196,
Confined Space Data Sheet Guidelines/Checklist, isolations, and the attendant/standby
person.

7.4 Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Recipient
Complies with the requirements as defined in this procedure and other relevant permit-
related procedures and must:
 Identify and evaluate the hazards throughout the entry, specifying the essential
precautions during the entry and authorizes the entry.
 Understand the hazards associated with the confined space.
 Know the consequences of exposure to the hazard.
 Evaluates changes to the entry conditions as a result of the work being performed
within the space.
 Maintain contact with and follow the direction of the attendant/standby person.
 Transfers duties formally
7.5 Attendant/Standby Person(s)
A Confined Space Entry Attendant/Standby Person is stationed outside the confined

space and performs no duties that might interfere with the attendant's primary duty to
monitor and protect the authorized entrants, assigned for the protection of people within
the confined space and is trained, appointed, and briefed on the requirements by the
Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer.
The attendant shall be briefed on the potential hazards that may be encountered during
entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the
exposure.
The attendant shall have a good command of the English language and be trained and
certified; holding a valid certification card / passport,
The attendant shall wear a FDH JV approved confined Space Attendant Vest for easy
identification.
Should a person be injured, collapse, or display abnormal behaviour inside the space,
your immediate duty is to summon help (rescue and other emergency services). DO
NOT enter the space and risk your own well-being and that of others.
Before the work begins:
 Discuss the job with the person assigning you the responsibilities of an
attendant/standby person.
Verify that you understand:
 The confined space to be entered
 The work to be done

 The potential hazards that exist
 The precautions to be observed
 The Form HSEF0115, Confined Space Entry Permit, and other permits associated
with the job
 Identify yourself to the person(s) authorized to enter the confined space
 Establish radio contact with the site office or other nominated person/location, if
required on the entry permit. Contact the site office or other designated
person/location stating clearly: who you are, the number of the Confined Space Entry
Permit, and who is about to enter the confined space.
During the work, be aware that:
 You must continuously maintains an accurate count of authorized entrants in the

confined space and accurately identifies who is in the confined space (Refer to Form
HSEF0114)
 You are authorized to instruct people to leave the confined space at any time.
 You, or a relief assigned by the Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer,
must be in attendance whenever anyone is inside the confined space. If this is not
possible, the confined space must be vacated.
 You must ensure effective and dependable communication with the entrant(s) is
maintained at all times when the entrant(s) are in the confined space, maintaining
maximum contact with person(s) in the space. Visual contact is obviously preferred
but is not always possible. If you cannot directly and effectively communicate
visually or by voice with the entrant(s), effective means of communication must be
available (e.g. radio, no movement alarm, intermediate man, whistle etc.). The use of
intrinsically safe hands-free communication sets shall be preferred.
Note: In IDLH atmospheres a common communication link system should be provided

and used by personnel who are entering, standby, and maintaining the life
support system.
Note: Radio used for floating roof entry must have an ECCC channel.
 You must communicate with authorized entrants as necessary to monitor entrant

status and to alert entrants of the need to evacuate.
 If communication is interrupted, entrants shall be evacuated.
 You need to confirm there are no emissions in the near vicinity of the confined space
such as vehicles and diesel-powered welders.

 Wind direction changes may bring new hazards.
 You must monitor activities inside and outside the space to determine if it is safe for
entrants to remain in the space and orders the authorized entrants to evacuate the
confined space immediately under any of the following conditions;
 If you detect a hazard condition.

 If you detect the behavioural effects of hazard exposure in an authorized entrant.
 If you detect a situation outside the space that could endanger the authorized
entrant.
 If you cannot effectively and safely perform all the duties required.
 If the permit is taken away for renewal.
 You must take the following actions when unauthorized persons approach or enter a
confined space while entry is underway:
 Warn the unauthorized persons that they must stay away from the confined
space;
 Inform the Entry Supervisor if unauthorized persons have entered the confined
space
Completion of the Work:
 Verify the confined space is clear and welding leads or gas-cutting gear has been
removed.
 Confirm those who were in the confined space signed off the Confined Space Entry
Permit.
 Advise the Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer that the above activities
have been completed
7.6 Authorized Entrant
An employee who is authorized by the permit executor and / or issuer to enter a confined
space, who has successfully completed the required FDH JV training, understands the
potential hazards, the precautions to be taken, the scope, limits of the specified work, the
evacuation, communication procedures and who knows the other people involved in the
entry.
Also the employee must be medically certified fit to enter and carryout the work. The
certification for medical fitness shall be done by an FDH JV/KNPC approved agency.
Note: Employees required to wear respirator should undergo respirator fit test and must
have a respirator fit pass certificate.

Note: Contractors are responsible for arranging Medical Examination (including

Confined Space Fitness Medical Examination) of their employees. The
examination results shall be approved by respective KNPC refinery clinic.
Refer to P6022MAB.000.51S.035, Project Medical Examination Requirements.
The entrant MUST be responsible for entering the space and performing the authorized
task safely. The entrant’s responsibilities include the following:
 Knowing the potential hazards
 Knowing how the hazards are controlled
 Evaluating changes to entry conditions as a result of the work being performed within
the space
 Knowing how to use entry equipment and PPE
 Knowing how to evacuate from confined space
 Knowing the terms and conditions of safe entry
8.0 REQUIREMENTS
8.1 Confined Space Entry Register
A register of confined spaces on site will be maintained and kept at the FDH JV Site HSE
office.
8.2 Confined Space Entry Permit
The method for the issuing and completion of Form HSEF0115, Confined Space Entry
Permit, is similar to the Permit to Work. It must be completed in accordance with the
procedure and signed off. Before work can commence, a Permit to Work (Form
HSEF0181) is required in addition to the Confined Space Entry Permit.
If a new Permit to Work job is started on an open Confined Space Entry Permit, it must
be authorized by the Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer.
The Permit Issuer and Recipient (Executor) shall provide a list (register) of authorised
entrants to the attendant, indicating the maximum number of persons allowed in the
confined space at the same time. Attendant shall allow entry strictly as per this Confined
Space Entry Register.
It is important to note that every person who is permitted entry into a confined space must
sign in and out.
Note: Sign-in/sign-out shall be done on (separate) Form HSEF0114, Confined Space

Entry Register.

Note: A confined space with single controlled entry point shall have one attendant and
one entry permit authorisation, which indicate maximum persons allowed in at a
time irrespective of number of groups working. When different contractors/crafts
are involved, the use of a single Attendant and Entry Permit Authorisation
countersigned by the respective Entry Supervisors is required where practicable.
Note: The use of a single attendant for multiple confined spaces or multiple man-ways
of a large confined space may be permitted if determined safe to do so through
risk assessment and accepted by the area responsible HSE representative (FDH
JV / KNPC), provided the attendant can effectively control, and communicate
with, all entrants directly or through middlemen.
Note: The normal period of validity for a Confined Space Entry Permit is the duration of
a shift (12 hours). The maximum period will be 24 hours.
The Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer shall display green “ENTRY
ALLOWED” signs (Form HSEF0117) at authorised entry points, while attendant is
present. The Permit Recipient (Executor) shall display red “NO ENTRY” signs (Form
HSEF0119) and use barricade tape at man-ways not approved for entry and at
authorised entry point during break times or when the attendant is away.
The following general steps will be taken before entry into a confined space:
 Isolation
 Decontamination, if required
 Cleaning and purging
 Atmosphere tested as safe
 Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE)
 Certification by way of a Confined Space Entry Permit
 Obtain a Permit to Work in accordance with requirements of Procedure
P6022MAB.000.51S.017
 Identify a Confined Space Entry Supervisor
 Instruct attendant/standby person
 Means of access/egress and means of rescue identified and secured
Specific requirements shall be shown in detail by the Contractor on the Confined Space
Data Sheet.
8.3 Isolation Requirements
Note: In KNPC operating plant, KNPC operations personnel shall perform one or more
of the following actions in line with KNPC Safe work practices. However, workers
must overlock/tag any plant lock/tag.
Note: Duly completed and signed blind list(s) along with legible P&I diagram(s) duly
marked with blind locations shall be attached/displayed with the permit at job
location. Valve closure alone is not acceptable.
Isolation requirements include the following:

 The Permit to Work Authorized Permit Issuer will make the appropriate isolations (as
defined in Form HSEF0196, Confined Space Data Sheet Guidelines/Checklist, and
place “Danger Tags,” which include the Confined Space Entry Permit number.
 The Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer will confirm isolations and
countersign each “Do Not Operate Tag” and the isolation sheets.
 Recipients of permits must place their personal locks and Danger Tags at isolation
points.
For entry into a confined space, it is mandatory that process streams be positively
isolated by breaking of lines (such as removal of a valve, spool piece, or expansion joint)
and fitting a blank or deflector plate to the open end of the line, using a double block and
bleed arrangement, or inserting of spades (slip plates) in piping between the flanges
nearest to the confined space.
Power driven internal equipment that affects the space such as mixers must be
mechanically and electrically disconnected from the power source e.g. physical
disconnection of motor leads.
Pneumatic or steam driven equipment if any shall also be disconnected.
Although process equipment (e.g., an agitator) within a confined space is isolated, it still
poses a hazard if the equipment can move, to control such hazards; equipment that could
move MUST be secured.
For electrical isolations, both a process lock/tag and a personal lock/tag by each person
entering the confined space must be applied to the isolator.
The Cathodic Protection System shall be disconnected at least 24 hours earlier to

dissipate the residual currents.
8.4 Cleaning and Purging
To the extent practical, confined spaces that contain hazardous materials or atmospheres
will be cleaned and/or purged to remove hazardous contents prior to entry, by such
methods as depressurising, venting, draining, steaming, washing, and ventilating.
Ionising radiation sources if any shall be removed.
The requirement and details for cleaning and purging shall be included in the Confined
Space Date Sheet.
8.5 Safety and Atmosphere
Atmosphere testing is required for hot work and confined space entry. It may also be
required for some cold work and excavations. Atmospheric test requirements and test
results shall be recorded on the applicable permit to work form accordingly.
Atmosphere tests are MANDATORY for confined space entry. An authorised ‘gas tester’
of the issuing authority (KNPC or FDH JV) shall complete section-4(A) of the Confined
Space Permit (Form HSEF0115), to record results of oxygen concentration, flammable,
toxic gases and other gases as applicable to the location of work.

Note: Atmosphere testing required for tasks other then Confined Space Entry (e.g. Hot
Work, Reclassified Confined Spaces, Excavation,) the Atmosphere tester shall
use the FDH JV Permit to Work form (Form HSEF0181) to record results.
The Job Safety Analysis / Risk Assessment Team Leader shall decide at planning stage,
the need for entering the confined space for gas testing and communicate this to the
issuer.
Subsequent to Job Safety Analysis / Risk Assessment; the Permit to Work Issuer shall
determine the requirement for atmospheric testing, the gases to be measured and
frequency of repeating the test or the need for continuous monitoring.
Testing of the internal atmosphere of a confined space will be carried out as near as
practicable to time of entry and be repeated as circumstances dictate throughout the
entry and before cancellation of the Confined Space Entry Permit governing the entry.
The Atmosphere Tester will confirm that the sampling/testing is carried out in a safe
manner as specified on the Confined Space Entry Permit using a direct reading
instrument. Test equipment used in confined spaces will include the following
measurements:
 Oxygen Level
 Lower Explosive Limit (LEL)
 Toxic Substances i.e., H2S, CO, Note: this will be dependent upon the confined
space environment.
The Authorized Atmosphere Tester shall run the ‘self test’ program of the test equipment
in fresh air and keep it on before the actual test.
Testing equipment shall be FDH VJ approved, will be maintained in good order, and
functionally tested and calibrated at regular intervals of no less than once every three (3)
month, and in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications/frequencies and KNPC
requirements (refer to KNPC Document HSE-TSSA-04-1104, Guidelines for Portable
Gas Detector Testing, Calibration & Certification). Maintenance, servicing, and
calibration records will be kept accordingly.
Note: Contractor shall ensure FDH JV approval is obtained regarding the type and
model of Atmospheric (Gas) Testing Equipment intended for use on the MAB2
Project.
The User’s respective management (i.e. KNPC, FDH JV, or Contractor) shall ensure that,
meters to measure the gases present in the work area, are available in ‘ready to use’
condition with the required accessories, service records are maintained, defective meters
are withdrawn and sent for repair, and replacements are arranged.
The User’s Responsible Supervisor shall see that gas meters are tested at the beginning
of the shift and that the condition is logged (e.g. Meter no.1 – satisfactory, Meter no.2 –
O2 sensor defective).
When undertaking Atmosphere / Gas Testing the following shall apply;

 A Moisture/dust filter and/or liquid trap is required when the measuring probe comes
in contact with excessive moisture/dust and liquid to prevent sensor damage.
 Gas meters used for leaded gasoline shall be equipped with special filters to prevent
damage to the sensor by lead resulting in reading errors.
 Ventilation (blowers) shall be stopped (approx.15 minutes in advance) prior to

carryout atmosphere / gas test for the confined space.
 If the presence of toxic vapour or gases is known or suspected, the Atmosphere /

Gas Tester(s) shall be required to wear SCBA or carrying an escape mask shall test
for Toxic gas,
 Initially, the atmosphere / gas tester shall test from outside the confined space, using
a long probe. If the initial gas tests indicate a concentration above the permissible
limits, further gas extraction / freeing shall be done until the gas concentration is
within the permissible limits.
 Test result shall be representative of the entire confined space. Hence the need may
arise to enter for gas testing at different locations inside large tanks or towers and
complex vessels based upon number of man ways, toxic materials handled, size of
the vessel, etc ( e.g. reactors ) to get a representative result.
 Gas testing of large or complex confined spaces: The issuing authorities Works
Supervisor/ Shift Controller shall issue a confined space entry permit / authorisation,
describing in Section 1B of the permit / authorisation the gases to be measured to
the authorised gas tester who will sign as executing authority and tick "pre-entry gas
test” in section-4A of the permit / authorisation and leave rest of the section 4A
blank. In such cases "Authorised Gas Tester" certification (certification can be card
or passport) is considered equivalent to "Executing Authority" certification. The
atmosphere shall be treated as IDLH.
 Test results shall be entered on the Confined Space Entry Permit / Authorisation
and check box ticked on the associated work permit. If there is a requirement for
frequent monitoring, test results shall be recorded in the Entry Supervisors log book
ensuring the same recording format is used as on the permit.
 The Permit Recipient / Executor shall see that the required gas test has taken place
before accepting / signing the permit. The Permit Recipient / Executor has the right
to refuse the permit if proper gas test was not done (e.g. Filling section 4A of the
permit / authorisation without testing). For critical entries (e.g. first entry to process
vessels, inert entry, etc) the executor shall accompany the gas tester up to the man-
way.
 The Area / Shift Safety Engineer shall witness the gas test by prior to confined
space FIRST ENTRY.
 The Area / Shift Safety Engineer shall cross check and register the gas test results
in their Safety Engineer’s log book.
 In case of any violations / discrepancies, this shall be recorded in the Safety

Engineer’s log book

 Confined Space must be retested after a break period to allow re-entry; the results
of the test must be recorded. Periodic monitoring must not exceed a two-hour
period.
Persons will not enter the confined space unless testing has proved that:
 The oxygen concentration is in the range 19.5 percent to 23.5 percent to work
without an air mask. The oxygen content of the air both inside and outside the
space shall be measured.
Note: Oxygen test shall be carried out first. Preferably the oxygen level quality of the air
inside the confined space should be equal to that outside of the space.
Note: The oxygen content of the air shall be in the range from 19.5% to 23.5% For inert
entry, oxygen content shall be less than 5%.
Note: At least 13% Oxygen is required to obtain an accurate LEL reading from a
combustible gas meter. Hence, these cannot give a proper reading in inert
atmospheres (e.g. system purged with nitrogen or steam). Special test methods
shall be adopted in such situations (as per instruction manual of the gas meter or
lab analysis)..
 The atmosphere is not explosive Flammable gas is measured as %LEL (percentage

of Lower Explosive Limit).
Note: For cold work without an air mask the monitor reading shall be below 10% LEL.
With A monitor reading between 10-20% LEL cold work is allowed with an air-line
mask. For monitor readings above 20% LEL, only inert entry is allowed.
Note: For hot work, the monitor reading at the point of work shall not exceed 1%,
preferably 0%.
 The concentration of airborne toxic materials is below the action level (less than a
¼) of the occupational exposure limits (25% of OEL).
Note: All toxic gases As applicable, the reading shall be below TLV for entry without air
line mask (ex. H2S – 10 ppm, CO - 25 ppm, Cl2 - 0.5 ppm, SO2 - 2 ppm, NH3 -
25 ppm).
Note: Entrants shall wear air line mask with escape cylinder or SCBA (Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus) for reading greater than TLV and less than one third (1 / 3)
of IDLH value. For atmospheric readings above one third (1 / 3) of IDLH value,
entry shall not be allowed.
 The external atmosphere is safe from toxic materials, :
 Compliance with the Hygiene standards imposed by codes of practice on specific

materials
 A differential between outside and inside air identifies unsuspected contaminants

that may be present.

 The temperature in the confined space is not or will not become hazardous.
Note: Temperature and humidity are related to each other and do not have fixed limits.
Temperature and humidity should not create a hazard for personnel at any time
during entry. A Work Permit Job Safety Analysis / Risk Assessment MUST be
undertaken, taking into account the PPE to be worn, the nature of the work, and
the surrounding conditions. Permit Issuer and Recipient / Executor shall see that
adequate control measures are determined and in place; such as air
conditioning, work time adjustment, or special clothing depending on each
situation
Refer to P6022MAB.000.51S.032, Working in Heat,
 Adequate ventilation will prevent the accumulation of a hazardous atmosphere.
Retesting of the confined space will occur, as a minimum, at the beginning of each shift.
In cases where there is the possibility of a release of toxic or flammable gases/vapors

(such as removal of scale or polymer build-up or cleaning with solvents or coating of
surfaces, or from emission of gases / vapours from sludge or deposits contained in the
space or welding fumes or inerting), it shall be required to monitor the atmosphere
continuously. This can be achieved by the wearing of a personal monitor by persons
entering the space or the provision of a fixed monitoring device. In the event of
significant interruption to the work under these circumstances, the atmosphere will be
retested before reentry.
Note: A continuous monitor must be kept close to the work in progress and must be
positioned so that the attendant sees and/or hears the alarm.
If monitoring equipment detects that atmospheric conditions inside the confined space
have deviated from the limits defined above, all entrants will immediately vacate the
confined space and not reenter until the source of the alarm is determined and controlled
and the space has been re-tested.
When personnel are required to wear supplied air or the atmosphere could become
immediately life threatening, rescue personnel and equipment will be in place at the point
of entry before entry is made.
In the event of a monitor alarm or other emergency stopping the work being carried out,
the recipients will discuss the conditions with the Confined Space Entry Authorized
Permit Issuer before recommencing work.
8.6 Additional requirements for Inert Entry
Inerting is adopted when it is impossible to gas free below 20% LEL and / or presence of
pyrophoric material.
Refer to KNPC Document HSE-TSSA-04-SP-2007, Safe Work Practices on Confined

Space Entry.
Note: Inert atmospheres are IDLH due to oxygen deficiency, for this reason any vessel
/ contained containing an inert atmosphere (e.g. inert preservation during

transport), shall be signed / labelled and controlled to ensure personnel are not
inadvertently exposed to the hazardous contents.
8.7 Entry to a Floating Roof
A floating roof is considered as a hazardous confined space when the roof is more than 3
meters below the top of tank Shell. Hence except blinding and mechanical ventilation,
other confined space entry precautions shall be followed.
Refer to KNPC Document HSE-TSSA-04-SP-2007, Safe Work Practices on Confined

Space Entry.
8.8 Atmosphere and Ventilation
Wherever practicable the confined space shall be ventilated to enable entry without
respiratory protection.
Ventilation during entry shall not substitute the removal of residual material/substance
from the confined space.
Ventilation must provide adequate circulation of the air within the confined space,
ensuring stagnant pockets of air are eliminated within the confined space.
Ventilation can be used to reduce or remove the atmospheric hazards created while
personnel are in a confined space. Mechanical ventilation is preferred over natural
ventilation.
Air intake of forced ventilation equipment shall be from an uncontaminated location
At least 2 man ways shall be open in every chamber of space for proper ventilation,
In single man way spaces, dropping of a spool piece / valve or disconnecting and
misaligning a line from far end shall be adopted.
Air suction (i.e., negative exhaust), if used, should be pulling air away from the immediate
vicinity of the work.
Care should be taken when ventilating vessels containing pyrophoric scales to avoid
spontaneous ignition. In such situation, inert entry with required safety precautions or
handling pyrophoric in wet condition shall be adopted.
Utility/instrument air or oxygen shall not be used as a means of ventilation or as air

supply to breathing apparatus (can be used to drive air movers).
All entrants shall wear personal H2S monitors where H2S is expected. One personal H2S
monitor for a group at a single location / level may be allowed following Job Safety
Analysis / Risk Assessment and FDH JV HSE Representative (KNPC Safety Division
Team Leader for Brownfield) approval.

8.9 Personal Protective Equipment
PPE requirements will be as specified on the Confined Space Entry Permit. Details of
PPE requirements will be listed in the Confined Space Date Sheet (Form HSEF0196).
Determination of suitable PPE for a confined-space entry is based on an assessment of

the hazards associated with the material, atmosphere, conditions that are normally in the
space and the work being planned.
Once the PPE and respiratory protection levels are specified, they MUST not be relaxed
unless the hazards are reassessed and found to call for a lower level of protection by
Permit Issuer / Risk Assessment Team.
Atmosphere improved by using forced ventilation MUST reach the stable level before the
hazards are reassessed.
If ongoing forced ventilation MUST be in place, the assessment MUST be conducted as if

the ventilation were not present.
Entrants shall wear air supplied respirators;
 In oxygen deficient atmospheres;
 When toxics are higher them the TLV,
 Where the atmosphere within the confined space is initially made safe, but there is a
reason to believe that it may become unsafe during the period for which the entry is
authorized (e.g., from emission of fumes from sludge or deposits contained in the
space or welding fumes).
Under no circumstances shall chemical cartridge/canister type gas masks be used for
confined space entry. Particulate respirators may be used if required and when the
atmosphere inside the confined space is determined to be safe.
The Entry Supervisor shall ensure that, air supplied respirators (air mask or self-
contained breathing apparatus) are in good condition, well maintained and inspected
according to manufacturer's specifications.
The Entry Supervisor shall ensure that, the breathing apparatus users are medically
certified and trained to use breathing apparatus. Refer to FDH JV Document
P6022MAB.000.51S.058, Respiratory Protection
In IDLH atmospheres, entrants shall wear SCBA or airline mask with a stand-by escape
set attached. Rescue arrangements shall be readily available.
8.10 Static Electricity
Equipment MUST be grounded where static electricity is a potential hazard or could be

created by the activities in or around the confined space (e.g., water washing ... etc).

Mechanical ventilation equipment shall be properly grounded (earthed) to dissipate any

static charges. Pneumatic air movers (educators) and exhaust fans are recommended for
this purpose.
8.11 Electrical Hazards
8.12 Portable Electrical Equipment
Confined Space Entrants MUST be protected from electrical hazards arising from tools
and lighting.
The portable electrical equipment shall:
 Be connected, individually or collectively, to an earth-free, extra-low voltage supply

from an isolating transformer(s), with the transformer(s) being located outside the
confined space.
 Be protected through a residual current device, with the device being located outside
the confined space.
Note: All electrical equipment above 24 Volt shall require the use of a Residual Current
Devise (earth leakage tripping device), and be subject to FDH JV / KNPC HSE
Department approval.
Additionally, the equipment will be fitted with a flexible supply cable not inferior to a
heavy-duty type. The cables will be located, suspended, or guarded to minimize
accidental damage. Double-insulated electrical tools will be used.
8.13 Visibility
Visibility must be considered inside a confined space, both prior to entry and during the
work. Appropriate equipment and precautions MUST be determined during the JSA / Risk
Assessment and MUST be specified in the Confined Space Entry Permit / Authorisation.
Appropriate equipment includes using 24 Volt or below explosion proof lamps for
adequate illumination.
The lighting used shall not create additional hazards. Also lighting used shall be
positioned such that it enables the attendant to clearly see the entrants working in
confined space.
In spaces of total darkness, entrants must also carry a battery operated intrinsically safe
flash light (torch) for use in case of electrical outage.
8.14 Fall Prevention
The Entry Supervisor shall see that means for exit and entry of personnel into and out of
the confined space is provided.
Cramped working conditions can make changing levels difficult and can increase the
hazard of falling, and shall be avoided as far as reasonably practicable.

Consideration MUST be given to the potential for falling when preparing and entering
confined spaces, as well as specific details of the rescue method and how an attendant
MUST monitor the condition of people inside the confined space.
Working at two levels simultaneously must be avoided unless safe work measures have
been determined through Job Safety Analysis / Risk Assessment.
8.15 Safety Harness
Safety harness and lifeline will be worn where:
 There is a hazard of falling during ascent or descent, or from the working level
 Rescue arrangements would necessitate lifting by a safety line
Refer to Section 10.1 of this document, Retrieval Systems
8.16 Entry of Spaces Containing Solids
These types of entries (such into silos) are discouraged. Where such entries are
unavoidable, safety line and harness will be worn and, where applicable, staging or chair
suspended from the top of the space will be used as the working platform.
8.17 Hot Work in Confined Spaces
If hot work is intended, a separate Hot Work Permit is required (refer to Procedure
P6022MAB.000.51S.051, Hot Work [Welding, Cutting, Burning]). Compressed gas
cylinders will not be present in a permit-required confined space during an entry.
8.18 Period of Validity
The normal period of validity for a Confined Space Entry Permit is the duration of a shift
(12 hours). The maximum period will be 24 hours. The Confined Space Entry Permit
may be renewed to give a maximum of 7 days’ work.
9.0 ENTRY WITHOUT RESPIRATORS
Entry without respirators will be permitted only when:
 The necessary steps in accordance with Section 8.5 (Safety and Atmosphere) of this
procedure have been carried out.
 The task for which the space is being entered will not produce an oxygen deficient or toxic
atmosphere in the space.
 Continuous ventilation with fresh air is verified.
Refer to FDH JV Document P6022MAB.000.51S.058, Respiratory Protection
10.0 RESCUE AND FIRST AID
Trained confined space rescue personnel and necessary equipment will be identified prior to
every confined space entry. Rescue teams may be provided by Contractor, FDH JV, and or

KNPC. In any case, FDH JV will verify that rescue teams have the capability, appropriate training
and equipment to conduct an effective rescue such as:
 To enable a rescue to be carried out, it may be necessary to install a portable frame with
lifting equipment above vertical openings. Regular (at least annually), rescue drills will be
carried out as part of the training of persons who need to work in confined spaces.
 Rescue team and equipment will be listed in the A ‘Rescue Pre-Plan (Form HSEF0350)’ and
form part of the Confined Space Entry Data Sheet, and the Confined Space Entry Authorised
Permit Issuer shall indicate the requirement for a ‘Rescue Pre-Plan’ (on the permit /
authorisation.
Note: Additional dedicated escape stair case / ladder shall also be considered for major
elevated level confined spaces like big columns / towers when preparing the
Rescue Pre-Plan.
Note: A Copy of the Rescue Pre-Plan shall be posted at the worksite together with the
other permit documents, ECCC phone number shall be posted at the nearest
telephone. Relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or similar written
information shall be kept at the worksite.
 When personnel are required to wear breathing equipment or the atmosphere could become
immediately life threatening, rescue personnel and equipment will be in place at the point of
entry before entry is made.
 Rescuers will be trained to properly use and maintain the Personal Protective and Rescue
Equipment assigned to them.
 Rescuers will be trained by a FDH JV approved third party in first aid/CPR and conduct
annual refresher training/drills.
 Each rescue team member shall practice making confined space rescues at least monthly,
by means of simulated rescue operations in representative spaces.
Note: Rescue Awareness Training shall also form part of the Confined Space Entry
Training Courses required for Confined Space Authorized Entry Permit Issuers and
Entry Supervisors / Permit Recipients. Rescue Awareness Refresher training shall
be required every 2 years
 The Rescue Team shall be provided with detail drawings and information concerning the
hazard(s) they may face when called to perform rescue. The rescue team shall be allowed
access to all confined spaces from which rescue may be necessary so they can develop
appropriate rescue pre-plans and practice rescue operations as required.
 When a KNPC rescue team is used, the KNPC rescue requirements will be followed.
Should the need for rescue of people from a confined space arise, the following rules will apply:
 The first duty of the attendant/standby person is to quickly summon rescue and first-aid help
in the event of problems affecting persons in the confined space.
 The attendant/standby person will not enter the space before help has arrived and proper
precautions have been taken. To do otherwise is to create a very real risk of increasing the
number of victims/fatalities.

 Unless the danger is clearly greater if the injured/distressed person(s) are left where they
are, they will not be moved until sufficient experienced and trained people and appropriate
equipment are at the scene to enable the safest possible evacuation.
 To facilitate non-entry rescue, retrieval systems or methods shall be provided, ensuring that
the retrieval equipment does not increase the overall risk of entry.
10.1 Retrieval Systems
Each authorized entrant shall use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line
attached at the centre of the entrant's back near shoulder level, or at another point, which
enable the successful removal of the entrant.
Rescue wristlets may be used in lieu of the chest or full body harness if the use of a chest
or full body harness is infeasible or creates a greater hazard and that the use of wristlets
is the safest and most effective alternative.
The other end of the retrieval line shall be attached to a mechanical (hoisting) device or
fixed anchor point outside the confined space to enable fast rescue. A mechanical device
should be available to retrieve personnel from vertical type confined spaces more than 5
feet (1.52 m) deep.
In addition; rope grip(s), pulley(s), stretcher(s), ladder(s), and means of lowering the
injured person to grade shall be readily available (ex. elevator, crane with basket) as
determined through risk assessment and detailed in the Rescue Pre-Plan and Datasheet.
11.0 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Contractor must ensure personnel acting in roles associated with confined space entry are
trained and briefed to perform the activities defined in attachment 2 of this document.
The FDH JV HSE Department shall provide training for all personnel, and shall;
 Be provided before personnel perform any duties related to these roles.
 Be certified by KNPC HSE department.
 Be provided by knowledgeable and experienced instructors.
 Be documented, recorded and retained for Audit.
Refresher training shall be provided at an interval of no more than two years from the previous
training.
12.0 CLOSURE OF CONFINED SPACES
Before a confined space is finally closed up after entry, the Confined Space Entry Authorized
Permit Issuer personally checks that no person remains inside and that equipment and materials
relating to the work done have been removed.

13.0 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY INTO CONFINED SPACES
Where there is a perceived risk of an unattended confined space being entered by unauthorized
persons, suitable warning and/or deterrent measures will be instituted (such as signs, ropes, and
covers).
A person is deemed to have entered a confined space as soon as any part of their body breaks
the plane of the opening.
Notices will be placed at entrances to each confined space, stating that a Confined Space Entry
Permit must be obtained before entry.
14.0 RECLASSIFYING A CONFINED SPACE
In some cases, the hazards associated with working in a confined space are fully defined, less
severe and have already been protected against (Such as, but not limited to, storage tanks under
continued maintenance work, and large wide open excavations without eminent hazards). For
such cases, the work shall be reclassified and permitted using the FDH JV Permit to Work (Form
HSEF0181) without the issue of a Confined Space Entry Permit / Authorisation.
Conditions in confined spaces that are reclassified to not require a Confined Space Entry Permit /
Authorisation MUST not include actual or potential hazards posed by any of the four conditions:
 An atmosphere that is hazardous, either because of its normal contents or because of the
nature of the work to be done.
 Actual or potential contents that could engulf a person.
 A space with inwardly converging walls such that an entrant can be trapped or asphyxiated
by the internal configuration.
 Any other known or readily identifiable safety or health hazard.
14.1 Confined Space Reclassification Process
A space classified as a permit-required confined space may be reclassified as a nonpermit

confined space using the following process:
 If the permit space poses no actual or potential atmospheric hazards and if hazards within
the space are eliminated without entry into the space, the permit space may be reclassified
as a non-permit confined space for as long as the non-atmospheric hazards remain
eliminated.
 If it is necessary to enter the permit space to eliminate hazards, such entry will be performed
under this procedure. If testing and inspection during that entry demonstrate that the
hazards within the permit space have been eliminated, the permit space may be reclassified
as a nonpermit confined space for as long as the hazards remain eliminated.
Note: Control of atmospheric hazards through forced-air ventilation does not constitute
elimination of the hazards..

The Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer documents the basis for determining that
hazards in a permit space have been eliminated using the Confined Space Data Sheet
Guidelines / Checklist (Form HSEF0196). Confined Space Data Sheet will determine and
indicate whether a space is classified as: PERMIT, NON PERMIT or RECLASSIFICATION).
The Data Sheet / Documentation must contain the ‘reclassification’ date, the location of the
space, and the signature of the Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer.
Reclassification of a confined space shall require approval from the FDH JV Site HSE Manager
following review and acceptance of the associated Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Data Sheet.
The Data Sheet will be made available to each employee entering the space.
If hazards arise within a permit space that has been declassified to a non-permit space, each
employee in the space will exit the space. The Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer
will then re-evaluate the space and determine whether it must be reclassified as a permit space.
15.0 SPACES NOT CLEARLY DEFINED AS CONFINED
There are areas or locations that do not meet the confined space criteria but may pose similar
hazards to a confined space should entry occur e.g., putting one’s head inside a 12-in. [30-cm]
diameter pipe or duct or into a nitrogen-purged pot.
The work supervisor should treat these examples as a confined space requiring entry permitting /
authorisation to control such activities.
16.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM REVIEW
A review of the FDH JV Confined Space Entry program shall be conducted annually. Based on
the results of this review, the program will be revised to ensure employees are protected from
permit space hazards.
At least a quarter (25%) of the permits audited under work permit compliance audit program shall
cover confined space entry.

17.0 RESOURCES
Related Courses (* denotes courses under development)

HSET025 * Pre-Task Planning/Risk Analysis
HSET132 * Hazardous Energy Control
HSET137 * Confined Space Entry
18.0 REFERENCES
Document ID Document Title

P6022MAB.000.51S.017 Permit to Work
P6022MAB.000.51S.051 Hot Work (Welding, Cutting, Burning)
Forms
HSEF0114 Confined Space Entry Register (Front View)
HSEF0115 Confined Space Entry Permit
HSEF0117 Confined Space Entry Allowed Sign (GREEN)
HSEF0119 Confined Space No Entry Allowed Sign (RED)
HSEF0181 Permit to Work
HSEF0196 Confined Space Data Sheet Guidelines/Checklist
HSEF0205 Authorized Permit Issuers
HSEF0350 Confined Space Entry Rescue Pre-Plan
19.0 ATTACHMENTS
No. Document No. Attachment Title

01 P6022MAB.000.10.51.685a01 Confined Space Entry Flow Chart
02 P6022MAB.000.10.51.685a02 Confined Space Entry Training Topics
03 P6022MAB.000.10.51.685a03 Confined Space Classification Guide

Attachment 01

FDH JV CONFINED SPACE ENTRY FLOW CHART
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

HSEF0100 including the risk
assessment portion
Confined Space Data Sheet

HSEF0196
Guidelines/Checklist (This
list will determine if a
space is classified as:
PERMIT, NON PERMIT or
RECLASSIFICATION).
HSEF0181
Permit to Work
Confined Space Permit

HSEF0115 (For PERMIT and
RECLASSIFICATION
spaces)
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Attachment 02

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY TRAINING TOPICS
Participants must be trained and certified in the following topics at the minimum.
No. Topics Issuer Entrant Attendant

and
Recipient
1. Responsibilities   
2. Application of Entry Principles 
3. Preparation for Entry 
4. The Hazards e.g. chemical, mechanical,
thermal, fall..etc. & their effects and warning   
signs
5. Monitoring Equipment Uses and Limitations   

6. PPE / RPE Uses and Limitations, including
SCBA / Air Line Respirators   
7. Entry Authorization and Termination   

8. Transferring Entry Operation Responsbility 
9. Maintaining entry operations consistent with
entry permit conditions 
10. Awareness of Rescue Procedures and

Verifcation of Availability of Rescue Services  
11. Communication Methods   

12. How to Alert Attendants / Entrants   
13. When to Exit a Confined Space   
14. Maintaining the Count of Entrants 
15. Summoning Rescue and Emergency Services  
NOTE: - THE CONTNETS OF EACH TOPIC MAY DIFFER PER FUNCTION
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Attachment 02

Authorised Gas Tester
Persons involved in evaluating the air quality within a confined space should be certified in
the following topics at the minimum:
1. Identification of potential hazards that might be associated with the space.

2. The hazards, precautions, and initial checks associated with collecting samples,
3. including appropriate means of sampling from confined spaces (e.g., access and
purging with inert gases) and any permission to begin sampling.
4. How to operate the measuring equipment and what its limitations are.
5. Determination of the essential sampling points of the space.
6. How to sample appropriately and in the correct sequence for current conditions (e.g.
oxygen, flammability, toxicity, or biological hazard)
7. Verification that the equipment is operating properly and how to collect a sufficient
volume to sample for potential contaminants
8. Recognition of indicators of other potential hazard properties or improper calibration
9. Validation of sampling findings against the outlined entry parameters
10. Posting the sampling findings on the permit/authorisation
Rescue Team Personnel
Rescue team personnel are those designated to rescue authorized entrants from confined
spaces. They should be trained annually in the following topics:
1. Rescue duties
2. The hazards (e.g., chemical, mechanical, thermal, atmospheric, fall, and any other
special hazard) that may be faced during entry
3. Proper use of PPE in confined space.
4. Proper use of entry and rescue equipment (e.g., testing, monitoring, ventilation,
communication, lighting, fall protection, barriers, and access and rescue equipment
5. Communication methods
6. CPR and basic first aid
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Attachment 03

CONFINED SPACE CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

(To be printed at the back of confined space entry authorisation form)
No. Confined Very Reclassication

Dangerous Normal
Space Dangerous / Non-Permit
Dangerous but
1. Nature IDHL Potential Hazard No Hazard
not IDHL
16% or less
16.1% - 19.4%
Or
2. Oxygen Or 19.5% - 21.4% 19.5% - 21.4%
Greater than
21.5% - 23.5%
23.5%
20% or greater
10% LEL or less
LEL (Inert entry 10% - 19% LEL
3. Flammability (hot work allowed 0% LEL
only, e.g. (cold work only) only if 1% LEL or
maintain O2 < less)
5%)
Toxicity –
4. 30 - 100 ppm 10 – 30 ppm 10 ppm & below None
H2S
None
(From Task /
5. Toxicity - CO 400 - 1200 ppm 25 – 400 ppm 25 ppm & below Activity in space
Less than TLV
(PEL))
None
Greater than
TLV (From Task /
Toxicity – 1/3 rd. of IDLH Less than TLV
6. Activity in space
other gases to IDLH value and less than (PEL)
Less than TLV
1/3 rd. of IDLH
(PEL))
Air line mask
Air line mask None None
(canister /
Respiratory attached with (may use (Unless specified
7. cartridge gas
Protection escape cylinder dust / particulate for Task/Acitivity
or SCBA mask not mask if required) on JSA)
allowed)
IDLH – Immediately dangerous to life & health, LEL – Lower explosive limit
TLV – Threshold limit value, ppm – parts per millions,
BA – Breathing apparatus, SCBA – Self contained breathing apparatus
JSA – Job Safety Analysis (Risk Assessment)
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14.0 RECLASSIFYING A CONFINED SPACE ........................................................................................ 28

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This procedure includes the following major sections:

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alone or in combination may be exacerbated in a confined space.

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1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Before any confined space is entered, the following must be determined:

 Who will perform each preliminary action before entry?

2.1 Permit to Work

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A Permit to Work must be obtained (Form HSEF0181) in accordance with Procedure

2.2 Confined Space Entry Permit

Note: When performing confined space work in a KNPC operating facility, it is a

3.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY HAZARDS

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4.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND DATA SHEET

5.0 AUTHORISED ATMOSPHERE / GAS TESTER

Refer to Section 8.5 of this document, Safety and Atmosphere

6.0 ENTRY SUPERVISOR

A person (such as the employer, foreman, or crew lead) who:

 Terminates entry as required by this section.

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7.1 FDH JV Site Manager or Designee

 Authorizes Confined Space Entry Permit Issuers.

 Confirms a confined space is adequately labeled.

7.2 Permit to Work Authorized Permit Issuer

 Identifies job requiring confined space entry.

 Transfers duties formally

7.3 Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Issuer

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7.4 Confined Space Entry Authorized Permit Recipient

 Understand the hazards associated with the confined space.

 Know the consequences of exposure to the hazard.

 Transfers duties formally

7.5 Attendant/Standby Person(s)

A Confined Space Entry Attendant/Standby Person is stationed outside the confined

Before the work begins:

Verify that you understand:

 The confined space to be entered

 The work to be done

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 The potential hazards that exist

 The precautions to be observed

 Identify yourself to the person(s) authorized to enter the confined space

During the work, be aware that:

 You must continuously maintains an accurate count of authorized entrants in the

Note: In IDLH atmospheres a common communication link system should be provided

 You must communicate with authorized entrants as necessary to monitor entrant

 If communication is interrupted, entrants shall be evacuated.

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 Wind direction changes may bring new hazards.

 If you detect a hazard condition.

7.6 Authorized Entrant

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