1. Confined Space Hazmat Industry Technician

2. Hazards & Risks of Confined Spaces Confined spaces are everywhere Often cause multiple fatalities

3. What is “Confined” • Limited or restricted entry and/or exit • Not designed for continuous occupancy

4. Examples

13. General Hazards • Atmospheric • General safety hazards

14. Hazards of Confined Spaces • Toxic • Causes • Manufacturing process • Work activities

15. Hazards of Confined Spaces • Toxic • Examples of causes • Cleaning • Welding/brazing • Painting

16. Hazards of Confined Spaces • Flammable/combustible • Causes • High oxygen level • Flammable liquids evaporating • Chemical reactions • Presence of combustible particles

17. Hazards of Confined Spaces • Irritating or corrosive • Causes • Presence of corrosive liquids • Presence of respiratory irritants

18. Hazards of Confined Spaces • Oxygen-deficient • Causes • Consumption of oxygen • Displacement of oxygen

19. General Safety Hazards • Mechanical hazards • Physical hazards • Heat, noise & vibration

20. Regulatory Requirements for Entry • 29 CFR 1910.146 (federal reg) • Title 8 CCR Section 5156-5158 (state reg)

21. Regulatory Requirements • “Confined” • Large enough to enter • Limited means of entry/exit • Not designed for continuous occupancy

22. General Entry Requirements • Test and monitor atmosphere • Evaluate any indications of hazard • Implement measures to protect entrants

23. Permit-Required Confined Space Entry • Have known/suspected hazards • Entrants face increased risk • Entrapment • Engulfment • Hazardous atmospheres

24. Permit-Required Definition • Contains hazardous atmosphere • Contains material that can engulf entrant • Configuration can trap entrant • Other hazards • Machinery, electrical, heat, etc.

25. Entering Permit-Required Space • Workplace must have written plan

26. Entry Procedures

27. Employer Policies