Confined Space Entry

The following course outline is designed to make employees aware of the hazards associated with confined space entry as well as a means to control those hazards.

1. Definitions
   1. Conditions that define a confined space
   2. Conditions that characterize a “Permit Required Confined Space”
   3. Personnel and roles and lines of responsibilities
2. Hazard Identification
   1. Physical hazards that may be present in a confined space
   2. Atmospheric hazards that must be tested for
   3. Activities or situations that may result in a hazardous environment
   4. Classifying a confined space as a permit required based on atmospheric conditions
3. Hazard Control
   1. Methods for controlling physical hazards
   2. Correct methods for using air ventilation
   3. Classifying a confined space based on ability to eliminate or control hazards
4. Safety Equipment
   1. Types of respirators entrants should use in a permit required Confined space
   2. Reason for using a body harness
   3. Characteristics of tools entrants should use in a permit required confined space
   4. Air monitoring equipment
5. The Entry Permit
   1. Information contained the permit
   2. Importance as a reference for the entire confined space entry process
6. Team Responsibilities during an entry
   1. Entry Supervisor
   2. Authorized Attendant Authorized Entrant
   3. Authorized entrant