Title: Confined Space Entry Standard BOS-SHE-001

Confined Space Entry Standard

Purpose and Scope

This SH&E standard is intended to prevent injuries or illnesses associated with the multiple
hazards (chemical, physical, and biological) associated with entering and conducting work
activities in confined spaces. This standard applies to all Cabot locations including
laboratories, office buildings, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities worldwide. Where
Cabot employees and/or contractors are required to perform confined space entry activities,
facilities shall comply with this standard or any local regulations, whichever is more
stringent.
Key Requirements
Develop a written program to include:
 Confined space identification and hazard evaluation
 Entry procedures and permit system
 Atmospheric testing and ventilation
 Training and communication
 Contractor management
 Emergency response and rescue

Definitions
Attendant - An individual continuously stationed outside a confined space to monitor the
entrants and who performs all attendants’ duties assigned in the site Confined Space Entry
(CSE) Program.
Confined Space - A space that meets all of the following requirements:
1. Is large enough and so configured that a person can physically enter and perform
assigned work;
2. Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit;
3. Is not designed for continuous occupancy; and
4. Has one or more of the following characteristics:
 Contains or has the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere;
 Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant;
 The internal design could trap or asphyxiate an entrant because the walls inwardly
converge or the floors slope downward and taper to a smaller cross section; or
 Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.
Designee – An individual who has attended Confined Space Entry Supervisor training and
has the knowledge and experience, as determined by the SH&E Manager, to identify
confined spaces and accurately assess the hazards and appropriate controls prior to entry.
Engulfment - The surrounding and effective capture of a person by a liquid or finely
divided (flowable) solid substance that can be inhaled/aspirated and cause serious health
problems or death by filling or plugging the respiratory system or that can exert enough
force on the body to cause death by strangulation, constriction, or crushing.
Entrant – An individual who has received the required training and has been authorized to
enter a confined space.

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Entry – The physical act when any part of the entrant's body breaks the plane of an
opening into a confined space.

Entry Permit (permit) - The document that must be completed before entering a confined
space to ensure that all of the requirements have been reviewed and verified prior to a
confined space entry.

Entry Supervisor – A properly trained individual knowledgeable in the risks and safe
management of confined spaces who is responsible for determining if acceptable entry
conditions are present at a confined space where entry is planned, for initially authorizing
entry, overseeing operations, and terminating entry.
Final Entry Authorizer – Facility general manager (FGM) when present on-site, otherwise
their documented alternate. This includes entries performed by Cabot and contractor
personnel.
Hazardous Atmosphere - An atmosphere that may expose personnel to the risk of death,
incapacitation, impairment of ability to escape unaided from a confined space, injury, or
acute illness from one or more of the following causes:
1. Flammable gas, vapor, or mist in excess of 10 percent (%) of its lower flammable limit
(LFL) or lower explosive limit (LEL);
2. Airborne combustible dust at a concentration that meets or exceeds its LFL/LEL;
NOTE: This concentration may be approximated as a condition in which the dust
obscures vision at a distance of 5 feet (1.52 m) or less.
3. Atmospheric oxygen (O2) concentration below 19.5 percent or above 23.5 percent;
4. Atmospheric concentration of any substance in excess of an occupational exposure limit
(OEL) that is capable of causing death, incapacitation, interfere with an individual’s
ability to escape unaided, injury, or acute illness due to its health effects.
5. Any other atmospheric condition (e.g., temperature) that is immediately dangerous to
life or health.

Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) – Any atmosphere that poses an
immediate or delayed threat to life, causes irreversible debilitating effects on health, or
would interfere with an individual’s ability to escape unaided from a confined space.
Isolation – The process by which a confined space is removed 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 tagout of all sources of energy; or blocking or
disconnecting all mechanical linkages.
Non-Entry Retrieval System - The equipment (including a retrieval line, full-body
harness, wristlets, if appropriate, and a lifting device) used for non-entry rescue of persons
from confined spaces.
Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere - An atmosphere containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen
(% O2) by volume.

Rescue Service – Designated Cabot employees or contractor personnel trained and

qualified to rescue employees from the specific confined space that needs to be entered
(See Appendix 1.).
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Roles and Responsibilities

Corporate
 Provide ongoing technical assistance related to CSE requirements and site program
implementation.
 Periodically audit facilities to determine compliance with this standard and more
stringent local regulations, if applicable.

Business
 Assure adequate resources are available for effective development and implementation
of CSE programs and understanding of requirements.

Region
 Regional SH&E Director
- Ensure that CSE Self-Assessments are scheduled and periodically performed
- Ensure facilities provide required training and perform drills to demonstrate
knowledge and expertise in meeting the requirements of this standard
- Ensure that all CSE incidents are reported and investigated, and that appropriate
corrective actions are completed in a timely manner

 Regional Director of Manufacturing

- Understand the requirements of this standard
- Assure adequate resources are available for effective development and
implementation of CSE programs
- Participate on CSE incident-related root cause analyses

Facility
 SH&E Resource and Designee(s):
- Develop and implement a written facility-specific confined space entry program that
meets the requirements of this standard.
- Assess compliance with this standard on a regular basis (annually, at a minimum),
document each assessment, and implement program improvements, where
appropriate.
- Function as a subject-matter expert and provide site-specific CSE technical
assistance to all affected Cabot and contractor employees

 Facility General Manager (FGM):

- Ensure that qualified resources are available for effective development and
implementation of CSE programs
- Ensure that an effective CSE program is developed and implemented
- Ensure that affected Cabot and contractor employees receive training regarding the
requirements of the facility’s CSE program, including entry permit requirements and
emergency rescue planning and drills
- Review results of periodic audits and assessments of program
- Ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for CSE rescue services
- Review and authorize all CSE permits (for both Cabot and contractor entries) when
on-site or designate qualified individuals to do so on their behalf when not present

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Elements of this Standard

Facilities shall develop a written site-specific confined space entry program (CSE Program).
This CSE Program will detail how the site will comply with the elements of this standard and
document the site-specific information, as detailed below. The site will review their CSE
Program annually, including a review of the previous year’s entry permits, and incorporate
any appropriate improvements.

1. Identification and Hazard Evaluation

Step 1.

Conduct a comprehensive survey of the site, including all interior and exterior locations, to
identify all spaces that meet the following:
 Is large enough and so configured that a person can physically enter and perform
assigned work;
 Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit; and
 Is not designed for continuous occupancy.
Step 2.
Individuals knowledgeable in the space and the potential tasks or activities to be performed
within it must then conduct a preliminary space-specific hazard evaluation. If the hazard
evaluation identifies one or more of the following, then the space must be considered a
Confined Space and be listed in the site-specific confined space inventory.
 Contains or has the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere;
 Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant;
 The internal design could trap or asphyxiate an entrant because the walls inwardly
converge or the floors slope downward and taper to a smaller cross section; or
 Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.
A thorough space-specific hazard evaluation will also be conducted prior to entry (See
Section 5. Entry Permit System). The presence of contamination or residual materials must
be considered when evaluating the space hazards.
NOTE: A space that does not initially have any of the hazards listed in Step 2. above
will need to be treated as a confined space if a future task or activity will introduce one
or more of these hazards.

2. Site-Specific Inventory
Facilities will create an inventory of all confined spaces present on-site. The following must
be included in the inventory:

 Confined space description (e.g., reactor number, tank identification, etc.)

 Physical location on-site (including Department)
 Any potential activities requiring entry
 Known or potential hazards associated with the space
 Frequency of entry
 Who will enter space (Cabot, Contractor)
 Who will provide rescue (Cabot, Contractor)

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3. Confined Space Labeling and Communication

Facilities will label all confined spaces. Labels (signs) must include wording such as,
"Danger – Confined Space, Permit Required.” In addition, the site will communicate
restrictions on entering these spaces to all affected or potentially affected individuals (i.e.,
employees, contractors, vendors, visitors) via awareness training.

4. Entry Procedures
If entry into a confined space is necessary, the site will ensure that effective written
procedures are developed to ensure the following:
 All hazards, including potential hazards, are identified prior to entry
 Effective hazard control and acceptable entry conditions have been achieved prior to
entry
 Entry participants have the minimum required training and experience for their role (See
Section 8. Training and Communication)
 There is a safe way to enter and exit the space
 When entrance covers are removed and the risk of falling into the space exists (i.e.,
manhole), the opening shall be promptly guarded by a railing, temporary cover, or other
temporary barrier to prevent an accidental fall through the opening or to prevent objects
from accidentally falling into the space.
 Acceptable entry conditions are verified and are being maintained for the entire entry
duration, including atmospheric hazard control. (See Section 7. Ventilation)
 Atmospheric testing is conducted prior to and during every entry (See Section 6.
Atmospheric Testing)
 Entrants have personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the task
 Attendant is stationed at the entrance to the confined space during the entire entry
period and actively engaged in overseeing the entry at all times
 Entrants and the attendant can communicate effectively during the entire entry duration
 The work area has adequate lighting and tools appropriate for the task
 All other SH&E precautions/controls are in place before beginning work
 There is an effective non-entry retrieval system in place and available for immediate use
 An effective space-specific emergency and rescue plan has been developed which has
been communicated to all affected personnel prior to entry. (See Section 10.
Emergency and Rescue Operations)

NOTE: Non-entry solutions to achieve the task objective without having to enter the
confined space must be thoroughly evaluated before deciding to enter the space. This
must be conducted by the SH&E Manager (or designee) and individuals knowledgeable
in the space and the activities to be conducted.

5. Entry Permit System

Facilities shall develop a confined space entry system which includes a written procedure
and utilizes a written permit for authorization into all confined spaces. It will include
methods for permit issuance, use, and cancellation. Individuals responsible for permit
review and authorization shall be as follows:
The Entry Supervisor will verify that all requirements have been met and then authorize
entry. In addition, the Entry Supervisor will cancel the entry permit.
The FGM, when present on site, must confirm with the Entry Supervisor that all required
entry permit steps have been completed before signing the entry permit; thereby granting
final authorization prior to initial entry into the confined space. A documented alternate can
perform this if the FGM is not on site.

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The entry permit shall contain the following:

 A description of the confined space and the entry purpose
 Date of entry, authorized duration, anticipated start and finish time
 Hazards of the confined space
 Measures required to ensure the space is safe to enter and acceptable entry conditions
 Equipment requirements (i.e., personal protective equipment, communications, testing,
alarm, and rescue equipment, etc.)
 Attendant name and signature
 Authorized entrant names and signatures
 Results of tests performed to determine atmospheric conditions (initial, periodic)
 Reference to the emergency and rescue plan
 Communication method between authorized entrants and attendant
 Verification that affected employees have been briefed on all required information
 Methods to ensure the continuity of confined space entry protection during shift or
personnel changes
 Name and signature of Entry Supervisor and Final Entry Authorizer

A copy of the entry permit shall be kept (1) with the Entry Supervisor and (2) at the
confined space until the work is complete and the permit is cancelled. Each permit shall be
reviewed and signed by the Entry Supervisor, Attendant, and Entrants prior to the confined
space entry with their signatures acknowledging review and understanding of the permit,
space-specific procedures and their roles and responsibilities. In addition, a log will be
maintained at the space to allow entrants to sign in and sign out to document the entrant’s
status.

The Entry Supervisor must verify that all entrants have exited and equipment, etc. have
been removed from the confined space before cancelling the permit.

The Entry Supervisor will ensure that the entry permit steps are completed/verified and
signed not only prior to the initial entry, but also prior to re-entry by the same entrants
following break or lunch periods, or new entrant participation after the initial entry.

NOTE: Each confined space entry will be reviewed upon completion of the entry.
This should be an informal discussion between the personnel involved in the entry
with any issues or suggested improvements noted on the permit by the Entry
Supervisor. Any appropriate corrective actions or program/procedure improvements
should be made prior to the next permit space entry.

Completed entry permits will be retained by the site for a minimum of twelve (12) months.

6. Atmospheric Testing
A. Tester Qualifications
The individual performing atmospheric testing must:
 know the actual or potential atmospheric hazards of the confined space being
evaluated,
 have the skills and experience to properly select, calibrate, and use the testing
equipment,
 perform the required representative sampling of the internal atmosphere, and
 understand how to accurately interpret the results of the measurements.

B. Pre-Entry Testing

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Before entering any confined space the actual or potential atmospheric hazard(s) must be
identified and the internal atmosphere tested from outside the space. The oxygen
concentration will be evaluated for all confined spaces and will be the first parameter
evaluated if testing for other atmospheric hazards is needed.

Testing will be performed using a calibrated direct-reading instrument equipped with the
appropriate sensors immediately (i.e., within 10 minutes before entering, as long as there
are no changes that could affect the confined space atmosphere) to verify that acceptable
atmospheric conditions have been achieved.
Acceptable atmospheric conditions should ideally include non-hazardous concentrations of
oxygen, flammable vapors or gases, and any other atmospheric hazards. Where this cannot
be achieved through space isolation and/or ventilation, entrants must use respiratory
protection and any other personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools/equipment suitable
for the atmospheric hazard(s).

All internal sections of the confined space must be tested to ensure that the results are
representative of the entire internal atmosphere. Testing at only the space opening is not
acceptable.

For vertical entries the atmospheric measurements will be performed at different heights
(e.g., top, middle, bottom) using a remote sampling attachment. Horizontal entries such as
a reactor can be sampled at different points along the space using quench ports or other
penetrations, and a suitable remote sampling attachment on the direct-reading instrument.

Measurement periods for each atmospheric parameter should be made for at least the
minimum response time of the test instrument specified by the manufacturer.

Additional testing will be performed based on the potential risks identified or anticipated as
part of the space during the pre-entry hazard evaluation. For example, this could include
measuring temperature for spaces where there is a potential for exposure to high
temperatures (e.g., reactors).

Results of testing (i.e., actual concentration, etc.) should be recorded on the entry permit in
the space provided adjacent to the specified acceptable entry condition.

The results of atmospheric testing must be communicated to all entrants prior to entry.

C. Periodic Testing
The atmosphere within the confined space shall be periodically tested as necessary to
ensure that acceptable atmospheric conditions are being maintained. Periodic testing shall
be performed every fifteen (15) minutes or less. Testing is also required immediately
before re-entering a confined space following (1) any breaks or, (2) whenever there may be
changes to the space conditions to verify that the confined space conditions are still
acceptable.

D. Unacceptable Test Results

The following steps will be followed if an unacceptable atmospheric condition is detected
during entry:
 Each entrant shall leave the confined space immediately;
 The space shall be evaluated to determine how the unacceptable atmospheric condition
developed; and
 Measures shall be implemented to re-establish the acceptable atmospheric conditions.
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If the acceptable atmospheric conditions cannot be re-established then the Entry Supervisor
must cancel the original entry permit and complete a new entry permit that reflects the
change in space conditions. This may require entrants to use respiratory protection, PPE,
and tools/equipment suitable for the atmospheric hazards. In addition, the emergency and
rescue plan must also be re-evaluated and the necessary changes made before re-entry into
the space is allowed.

7. Ventilation
Ventilation of the confined space is required when there is a known or potential atmospheric
hazard.
NOTE: Ventilation shall not be used instead of performing effective isolation of the
confined space.

The ventilation used may be either forced air, exhaust or both and will depend on the
specific circumstances associated with the atmospheric hazard, space configuration, and
activities being performed. The design and implementation of the confined space ventilation
must ensure adequate mixing within the space to ensure that the results of atmospheric
testing accurately reflect the entire internal atmosphere.

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) must be used to provide source capture for activities
conducted within a confined space where air contaminants are generated from point sources
(e.g., welding). Depending on the nature of the air contaminants the exhaust air may need
to be filtered/scrubbed prior to discharge. Discharge of exhaust ventilation will be to
locations that will not create a hazard for other personnel or otherwise cause problems due
to the discharged air.

Portable air moving equipment used to control concentrations of flammable

vapors/gases/mists and/or combustible dusts must be suitable for those environments to
ensure it is not a possible ignition source.

Forced air ventilation will be directed so it will ventilate the immediate areas where an
individual may be present within the space and shall continue until all individuals have left
the space. The air source for the forced air ventilation shall be from a clean source and may
not increase the hazards in the space.

Depending on the hazards and activities being performed, backup/emergency power may
need to be considered in the event of a power failure to continue to provide adequate
ventilation to control the atmospheric hazard(s).

8. Training and Communication

Employees who will have a role in confined space entries must be trained before they
participate in an entry. The training must effectively communicate the information and
ensure understanding by the individuals being trained. Upon completion, documented post-
training testing will be conducted to verify that individuals have the knowledge and skills
necessary for the safe performance of their assigned duties/role during a confined space
entry. This includes Attendants, Entrants, Entry Supervisor, and Rescue personnel. The
minimum content of the confined space training for each role are presented in Appendix 1.
Newly trained employees must be supervised by a more experienced person until they have
demonstrated the ability to effectively perform their duties.

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Additional training must be provided to employees before they serve in a role they have not
previously been trained on.
NOTE: Additional non-confined space training may also be required depending on
the activities to be conducted and confined space conditions. (e.g., fall protection,
respiratory protection)
Refresher training shall be conducted annually and more frequently if individuals
demonstrate lack of understanding of their roles, or any near misses or injuries (i.e., first
aid or recordable) occurred during an entry. Refresher training will include a review of past
confined space entries at the site, lessons learned, and discussions on how the site CSE
Program can be improved.
Training documentation will include:
 the training date,
 names of employees trained and their signatures,
 name and signature of the trainer(s),
 content of the training, and
 results of post-training testing
The training records will be retained at the site.
Communication of new confined spaces or new hazards that an employee has not previously
been trained on must be provided to all affected employees prior to their involvement with
these confined space entries.

9. Contractors
When contractors need to perform work that involves confined space entry, the site shall
ensure that:
 The contractor’s confined space entry program meets all of the requirements of this
standard;
 All affected contractor employees have received the required training;
 A rescue plan has been developed for the confined space entry;
 The contractor personnel are informed that the workplace contains confined spaces and
that entry into these spaces is allowed only through compliance with an entry permit
system meeting the requirements of this standard;
 The contractor personnel are provided with information on the confined space (i.e., the
hazards identified), any site experience with the space, and any other information that
will help the contractor with their pre-entry planning;
 The contractor personnel are made aware of any precautions or procedures that the site
has implemented for the protection of employees in or near confined spaces where
contractor personnel will be working;
 All entry operations will be coordinated with the contractor, when both Cabot personnel
and contractor personnel will be working in or near confined spaces;
 The contractors will be debriefed at the conclusion of their confined space entry, which
may require updates to the site program/procedures, as necessary;
 Copies of entry permits completed by contractors must be retained.

10. Emergency and Rescue Operations

During the development of the confined space entry procedures, each space must be
evaluated to determine if there is an effective way to perform a non-entry rescue using a
suitable retrieval system. This evaluation will be conducted by the SH&E Manager (or
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designee) and individuals knowledgeable in the confined space and the activities to be
conducted in the confined space.
A. Non-Entry Rescue
To facilitate non-entry rescue, retrieval systems or methods shall be used whenever an
authorized entrant enters a confined space, unless the retrieval equipment would increase
the overall risk of entry or would not contribute to the rescue of the entrant. Retrieval
systems shall meet the following requirements.
• Each authorized entrant shall use a full body harness attached to a retrieval line.
• The other end of the retrieval line shall be attached to a mechanical device or other
suitable location so that rescue can begin immediately, if required. A mechanical device
will be used to retrieve personnel from vertical entry confined spaces more than 5 feet
(1.52 m) deep.
B. Entry Rescue
A written entry rescue plan must be prepared for each confined space entry and define the
methods for summoning and performing emergency rescue services. The plan must also
describe emergency services for space entrants and be maintained at the location of the
confined space entry. These plans must be developed by trained and experienced rescue
personnel, in conjunction with knowledgeable site personnel. The plan must be specific for
each confined space and the activities to be performed within the space. In addition, the
plans must clearly describe how entrants can be rescued within a time period that is
appropriate for the space hazards. In addition, rescue plans must also include the
following:
• Equipment needed (including proper PPE) for safe entry into and rescue from confined
spaces;
• Steps for summoning rescue and emergency services, for providing necessary services
to rescued individuals, and for preventing any unauthorized personnel from attempting a
rescue;
• Names and contact numbers of trained and qualified rescue firms or individuals that can
be summoned when rescue is required, as well as their respective responsibilities during an
emergency rescue situation;
• Steps for alerting authorized entrants to evacuate the space immediately if: 1) a
prohibited condition exists; 2) an authorized entrant exhibits the behavioral effects of
hazard exposure; 3) a situation outside the space occurs which could endanger the
authorized entrants; or 4) if the attendant can no longer safely and effectively perform
his/her required duties.
C. Contracted Rescue Services
Facilities may delegate confined space rescue services to a third party (e.g., local fire
department, emergency response contractor, mutual aid-organized provider, etc.). In such
cases, the rescuer’s ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely and capable manner
must be evaluated prior to use. See Appendix 2. Contractor Entry Rescue and Emergency
Services for additional requirements.
D. Rescue Drills
Confined space rescue drills must be conducted at least once every twelve (12) months by
either site rescue personnel or contracted rescue personnel. Drills shall involve designated
rescue personnel (employees and third party providers) and include simulated rescue
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operations in which dummies, manikins, or actual individuals are removed from

representative confined spaces on site.
The drills and any recommended improvement opportunities must be documented with any
noted gaps being closed prior to the facility’s next confined space entry.
NOTE: Sites should explore the possibility of conducting rescue drills as part of
actual confined space entries to take advantage of the space access.

Confined Space Entry Tools

Appendix 1.

Confined Space Training Content Requirements

The minimum required training for each confined space entry role is detailed below:
1. Entrants
Employees serving in this role will receive training in the following:
 Hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or
symptoms, and consequences of the exposure;
 Proper equipment use
 Proper communication with the attendant, to include:
o Upon recognition of any warning sign or symptom from exposure to a
dangerous situation, or
o Detection of a prohibited condition
 When to exit the confined space
2. Attendants
Employees serving in this role will receive training in the following:
 Hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or
symptoms, and consequences of the exposure;
 Possible behavioral effects of hazard exposure in authorized entrants;
 Requirements for maintaining an accurate count of authorized entrants in the
confined space, and the means used to accurately identify authorized entrants in the
space;
 Requirement to remain outside the confined space during entry operations until
relieved by another attendant;
 Requirement and methods to communicate with authorized entrants as necessary to
monitor entrant status and to alert entrants of the need to evacuate the space;

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 Requirement to monitor activities inside and outside the space to (1) ensure it is safe
for entrants to remain in the space, and (2) order evacuation of the confined space
immediately if the attendant:
o detects a prohibited condition;
o detects the behavioral effects from hazard exposure in an authorized entrant;
o detects a situation outside the space that could endanger the authorized
entrants; or
o cannot effectively and safely perform all their duties.
 Requirement to summon rescue and other emergency services as soon as the
attendant determines that authorized entrants may need assistance vacating the
space.
 How to perform non-entry rescues as specified by the sites rescue procedures.
 How to perform atmospheric testing, including calibration, as specified by the site
procedures.
3. Entry Supervisors
Employees serving in this role will receive training in the following:
 Hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or
symptoms, and consequences of the exposure;
 Requirement to check/verify that the appropriate entries have been made on the
entry permit, that all tests specified by the permit have been conducted and that all
procedures and equipment specified by the permit are in place before signing the
permit and allowing entry to begin;
 Process for terminating the entry and canceling the permit;
 Requirement to verify that adequate rescue services are available and that the
means for summoning them are operable;
 Process for removing unauthorized individuals who enter a confined space, or who
attempt to enter the confined space during entry operations;
 Requirement to verify that, whenever responsibility for a confined space entry
operation is transferred, that entry operations remain consistent with terms of the
entry permit and that acceptable entry conditions are maintained.
4. Rescuer
Employees serving in this role will receive training by a qualified third-party expert with the
training tailored to the type of rescues that may be required at the site.
Representative confined spaces used during the training shall, with respect to opening size,
configuration, and accessibility, simulate the types of confined spaces from which rescue is
to be performed at the site.
This training must include demonstrating the required skills and certification by the third
party trainer that attendees have achieved the required level of proficiency to be able to
develop and implement an effective entry rescue plan for all of the confined space rescues
that may be needed at the site.
Additional training will:

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1. Provide affected employees with the personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to
conduct confined space rescues safely and train affected employees so they are
proficient in the use of that PPE. This should be made available, at no cost to those
employees.
2. Ensure that employees successfully complete the training required to establish
proficiency as a confined space Entrant.
3. Ensure affected employees are trained in basic first-aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR). At least one member of the rescue team that will be responding
during the entry must have a current certification in first aid and CPR.
4. Ensure that affected employees practice confined space rescues at least once every
twelve (12) months. This shall include simulated rescue operations in which they
remove dummies, manikins, or actual persons from representative confined spaces.

Appendix 2.

Contractor Entry Rescue and Emergency Services

Whenever an outside contractor is used to perform rescue services for confined space
entries, the site must verify that the rescue service:
1. Is able to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the
hazard(s) identified;
2. Is able to effectively perform rescue-related tasks for the specific confined spaces at
the site; and
3. Has at least one member of the rescue service holding a current certification in first
aid and CPR while on site

The site must inform each rescue team or service of the specific confined space hazards
when called on to perform rescue at the site.
The site must provide the rescue team or service with access to all confined spaces from
which rescue may be necessary so they can develop appropriate rescue plans and practice
rescue operations.

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