NGM-ADMIN-HS-PROC-009 - Confined Space Procedure

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURE
DOCUMENT REFERENCE REVISION TOTAL ORIGINAL EFFECTIVE

NUMBER PAGES ISSUE DATE DATE
NGM-ADMIN-HS-PROC-009 # #14 September 14, October 5, 2020
2020
SCOPE: This Policy is applicable to every employee of Nevada Gold Mines or its subsidiaries,
including senior executives and financial officers.
INDEX
1 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................. 3
2 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS.......................................................................................... 3
2.1 Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Acronyms........................................................................................................................ 5
3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................ 6
3.1 Business Partners / Vendors .......................................................................................... 6
3.2 Employees and Business Partner Employees................................................................ 6
3.3 Authorized Entrant/Entering Personnel .......................................................................... 6
3.4 Health, Safety, Environment and Assurance (HSEA) ..................................................... 7
3.5 Spotter / Attendant.......................................................................................................... 7
3.6 Supervisor or Designee .................................................................................................. 7
4 PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Training........................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Supervisor ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.4 Spotter / Attendant.......................................................................................................... 9
4.5 Entering Personnel ....................................................................................................... 10
4.6 Confined Space Rescue Plan....................................................................................... 10
5 CONSIDERATIONS FOR TEMPERATURE........................................................................ 11
6 IDLH CONFINED SPACE ENTRY ...................................................................................... 11
7 CONFINED SPACE PREMIT……………………………………………………………………..13
APPENDIX A; EFFECTIVE TEMPERATURE CHART………………………………………………14
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RELATED DOCUMENTS
NGM Event Reporting and Investigation Procedure
Document Reference
Confined Space Entry Policy
1 PURPOSE
To provide clear and consistent guidance to minimize worker’s exposure and mitigate potential
/ inherent hazards when working in confined spaces, ensuring the health and safety of all
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) personnel and business partners involved in controlling or working
in a Confined Space.
2 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS
2.1 Definitions
Attendant/Spotter – Any trained individual, whether NGM or business partner employee,
stationed at the entry / exit of the confined space: controlling movement and maintaining the list
of personnel into and exiting a confined space, able to communicate effectively with personnel
inside the confined space, and knowledgeable about the rescue plan in the event of an
emergency. The Spotter / Attendant shall not enter the confined space under any circumstance
and may serve as the Permit Issuer.
Breathing Air - Compressed breathing air shall meet at least the requirements for Grade D
breathing air described in ANSI/Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification for Air,
G-7.1-1989, to include:
• Oxygen content of 19.5% - 23.5%;

• Hydrocarbon content of 5 mg/m3 or less;
• Carbon monoxide (CO) content of 10 ppm or less;
• Carbon dioxide content (CO2) of 1,000 ppm or less; and
• Lack of noticeable odor
Bump Test - The routine scheduled testing of a device against known gas concentrations to
ensure proper functionality and operation for each gas type the instrument will measure.
• Multi-gas meters are typically ‘docked’ to a fixed station when not in use. This station
is equipped with gas cylinders associated with each atmospheric contaminant, which
‘bumps’ the device at a specified time to ensure the proper functionality of each
specific sensor and alarm within the device.
• Non-typical contaminant measurement devices (i.e., Jerome meter for Mercury) may
not have a ‘docking’ station, but each device likely does have a regeneration and / or
pre-use process associated with the use of the device. These devices will be unique
and specific to the gas / contaminant they are intended to measure, requiring the
appropriate level of task training to ensure knowledge and proper use of each device.
Business Partner – Any third party who provides the delivery of services, goods and/or
materials in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions. Business partner includes all
service contractors, goods suppliers, vendors, sales representatives, consultants, etc.
Calibration - The periodic scheduled Preventive Maintenance process / method used to

inspect, test and adjust or restore a device to ensure proper operation and accuracy. This
process is typically performed automatically on a monthly basis for devices that utilize a docking
station, or by a trained and certified technician for devices that don’t utilize a docking station.
Each device will have a pre-determined calibration frequency, and each successful calibration
will be accompanied with a certificate to document the calibration, as well as physical indication
Procedure
on the device to demonstrate the date of the most recent calibration.
Competent person - A person having the ability and experience that fully qualifies him/her to
perform the duty in which they are assigned.
Confined Space - A space that:
• Is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy and/or

• Can be subject to build-up of toxic, flammable, or explosive gases, including
concentrations of airborne contaminants that may cause impairment, loss of
consciousness or asphyxiation and/or
• Can have an oxygen enriched or oxygen deficient atmosphere and/or
• Has limited openings for entry and exit, such as tanks, ducts, silos, vessel, hoppers,
tires, dumpsters, etc. and/or
• Can have hazardous conditions and areas as a result of the type of work performed
inside it and/or
• Can have engulfment risks due to the inrush of free-flowing solids or fluids and/or
• Can have temperature extremes (hot or cold) that pose a hazard to personnel
The above list is meant to be a guideline, no one definition will be able to cover every situation
that is encountered. It will be up to the individuals doing the work and their supervisors to
determine if a confined space permit is necessary.
Confined Space Entry Permit - The official document that identifies the confined space, nature
of the work, controls in place for hazards, atmospheric monitoring requirements and results, and
authorization to conduct the work. The permit duration may never exceed one shift.
Effective Temperature – The temperature which results from the combination of the dry air
temperature reading and the wet bulb temperature reading. This measurement takes into
account the humidity of the air and gives a standard measurement for use.
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) – A plan that guides actions and activities to be taken when
credible events occur or are identified through the risk assessment.
Entrant – An individual who has fulfilled the training requirements to enter a confined space.
Gas Detection Equipment Operator - A person trained in use of equipment to monitor air
quality in a confined space. The Gas Detection Equipment Operator may also be the Permit
Issuer.
Hazardous Atmosphere - An atmosphere that may expose employees to the risk of death,
incapacitation, impairment of the ability to self-rescue, or injury, or acute/chronic illness. For
example:
• Flammability greater than 10% of its Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).

• Combustible particulate at a concentration greater than 10% of its Minimum Explosive
Concentration (MEC).
• A toxic, corrosive or asphyxiate condition.
Procedure
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) - Any condition that poses an immediate
hazard to life or poses immediate irreversible debilitating effects on health.
Job Hazard Analysis – Is a technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards
before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the
work environment.
Leadership – Persons or groups of people who direct and/or control an organization and have
the power to delegate authority and provide resources within their level of responsibility or
accountability in the organization.
Non-Atmospheric Hazards - Conditions such as mechanized or hydraulic equipment, loose

materials, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, slippery surfaces, falling objects, low light
and difficult access.
Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere - An atmosphere containing less than 19.5% oxygen by

volume. The normal concentration of oxygen in air is 20.8%.
Oxygen Enriched Atmosphere - An atmosphere containing greater than 23.5% oxygen by

volume.
Permit Approver - A competent person who has been given authorization to approve Permits
completed by the Permit Issuer. The Permit Approver is responsible to identify potential IDLH
hazards, determine the need for immediate availability of the Mine Rescue Team at the entry
location, and verify the ‘Preparation and Equipment Necessary’ section of the permit. The
Permit Approver cannot also be the Permit Issuer.
Permit Holder / Receiver - The person holding / receiving the permit who is undertaking,
overseeing or directing the work.
Permit Issuer - A competent person who issues the Permit. The Permit Issuer is responsible
to complete or ensure the completion of the detail information at the beginning of the permit,
including the ‘Atmospheric Testing’. This person can also be the Permit Holder but cannot be
the Permit Approver.
Supplied-Air Respirator (SAR) or Air-Line Respirator - An atmosphere-supplying respirator

for which the source of breathing air is not designed to be carried by the user.
2.2 Acronyms
CL2 Chlorine
CO Carbon Monoxide
CO2 Carbon Dioxide
ERP Emergency Response Plan
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide
Procedure
HCN Hydrogen Cyanide
Hg Mercury Vapor
HSEA Health, Safety, Environment and Assurance
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
LEL Lower Explosive Limit
LOTO Lock-Out, Tag- Out
MEC Minimum Explosive Concentration
NGM Nevada Gold Mines
NO Nitric Oxide
NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PPM
SAR Supplied-Air Respirator
SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
SO2 Sulfur Dioxide
3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Business Partners / Vendors

Business partners / Vendors are responsible for ensuring their employees working on NGM
sites have completed the required permit as specified in this procedure and that their employees
understand and comply with the requirements as outlined in this procedure.
3.2 Employees and Business Partner Employees

All employees in any position whether NGM or Business Partners employees working on any
NGM site. They shall know, understand and are responsible for complying with the requirements
as outlined in this procedure each time Confined Space Work is to be executed.
3.3 Authorized Entrant/Entering Personnel

Any trained individual who is authorized by NGM to enter a confined space. Any person breaking
the plane of the confined space. All Entrants are required to confirm Energy Isolation & Lockout
/ Tag out and review the Confined Space Entry Permit in its entirety prior to entry into a Confined
Space.
Procedure
3.4 Health, Safety, Environment and Assurance (HSEA)

HSEA are responsible for periodically auditing for compliance to this procedure including correct
completion of permits, and for initiating an annual review of the procedure and permit.
3.5 Spotter / Attendant

Any trained individual, whether NGM or business partner employee, stationed at the entry / exit
of the confined space: controlling movement and maintaining the list of personnel into and
exiting one confined space, able to communicate effectively with personnel inside the confined
space, and knowledgeable about the rescue plan in the event of an emergency. The Spotter /
Attendant shall not enter the confined space under any circumstance and may serve as the
Permit Issuer.
Should the Spotter and Entrant want to switch roles, they much each sign out of their respective
spots on the Confined Space Permit and then sign in under their new roles. A new Confined
Space Permit is NOT needed under this circumstance.
Spotters/Attendants will be assigned to monitor one confined space at a time. Any deviation
from this will require a Job Hazard Analysis and sign off by the site leadership team.
3.6 Supervisor or Designee

Supervisor or Designee can be an NGM employee or a business partner / vendor working or
traveling on any NGM site. They are responsible for ensuring the permit is completed correctly,
enforcement of all confined space requirements, rules, and established guidelines as outlined
in this procedure. They ensure personnel are provided with the needed resources to properly
carry out the requirements of this procedure, are adequately trained, and understand the
provisions outlined in the confined space procedure. They inspect the location of the confined
space and review information on the permit ensuring it is complete before signing it (this can
occur at any time before, during, or after the work).
4 PROCEDURE
4.1 General
Confined spaces must be identified and have appropriate signage. Each site shall maintain a
register of all known confined spaces.
Only authorized and trained personnel will enter a confined space.
All access points to the confined space must be controlled or barricaded.
The Permit Approver will approve the Confined Space Entry Permit. The permit will be issued
by a competent person who is not the approver.
Confined Spaces surfaces must be cleaned to remove materials that may fall on personnel.
Toxic materials must be removed, or appropriate PPE must be used.
Hazardous energy sources must be identified and confirmed to be isolated and secured before
Confined Space entry occurs.
Procedure
Harmful materials and contaminants must be identified and confirmed to be isolated and
secured before Confined Space entry occurs.
Cylinders containing oxygen, acetylene and other gases intended for use to perform the work
will not be accepted inside the confined space.
Grade ‘D’ compressed breathing air cylinders will be allowed inside the confined space during
any potential emergency response / rescue, or specific IDLH entries (please refer to sections
4.6 and 6.0 of this document).
Oxygen must never be used to ventilate a confined space.
Adequate lighting will be provided according to the activity to be performed.
All electrical equipment must be properly grounded and properly protected.
Atmospheric monitoring will be conducted for gases that may create a harmful environment prior
to beginning, and periodically during the job at a minimum of every three hours. The atmospheric
test intervals must be listed on the space provided on the Confined Space Entry Permit Form.
Atmospheric and condition monitoring shall be done in the actual area of the confined space
where entrants will travel and work. Continuous monitoring may be required.
Any work in confined spaces will be stopped if conditions under which the authorization was
given have changed, and / or permit limitations have been exceeded. Any permit limitation
exceedance or evacuation of the confined space will invalidate the current Confined Space
Entry permit; this permit must be closed at the time of the exceedance, and a new permit must
be issued when conditions have returned to acceptable limits. The work will be restarted once
the safety conditions have been re-established.
Gas detection equipment must have a current calibration and have been tested using test gas
(“Bump Test”) within the previous 24 hours.
If conditions are encountered where there is potential for an IDLH atmosphere / condition, then
all requirements of 6.0 of this policy must be met.
Due to the nature of the work, altered / staggered shift schedules and / or pre-determined shift
start and stop times and durations, the definition of a ‘shift’ may not reflect a typical or
customarily recognized shift. Altered shift durations require Supervisor or Designee approval.
Regardless of shift type (typical, or altered / staggered), any work in confined spaces that will
carry over beyond the current shift will require expiration & closure of the current permit, and re-
issue of the new Confined Space Entry Permit for each succeeding shift.
The Confined Space Entry Permit must be closed at the completion of the work, or at the
completion of the recognized shift (regular shift or altered shift). Closure of the permit requires
confirmation that all entrants have exited the confined space and are accounted for. Closure of
the permit can be completed by any competent and qualified personnel, but preferably by the
same personnel associated with each specific entry.
Procedure
4.2 Training
Permit Approvers, permit issuers, authorized entry personnel, and attendants who may be
required to work in a confined space shall participate in training annually and establish their
proficiency in their required duties by way of a written examination. Records of the training shall
be documented and maintained, and shall contain each employee’s name, the signatures or
initials of the trainers, and the dates of training.
All persons performing atmospheric testing shall be trained in the use of air-monitoring devices
being used. In the instance nuclear sources are installed, a competent employee will perform
radiation testing for entry into a confined space as required by the Radiation Safety Officer.
4.3 Supervisor
The supervisor or authorized (trained and competent) designee plans the entrance. The
following questions are a guideline for planning confined space work:
• In which part of the process is the confined space involved?

• What Energy Isolation & Lock-out / Tag-out will be required?
• Which hazardous atmosphere requires attention?
• Are loose materials secured?
• How is the space going to be ventilated and illuminated?
• What is necessary to provide a safe access?
• Who will enter?
• Who will be the attendant?
• What personal protective equipment will be required?
• Would other work be involved, e.g. hot work, work at height, etc.?
• Precautions?
• What emergency equipment is necessary?
• When will the entry start?
• When will it be completed?
• Can the work being performed change the conditions in the confined space?
• Is additional air quality monitoring required?
• What other hazards and risks are possible because of the work to be performed?
The Confined Space Entry Permit will be signed by the trained and competent Permit Issuer
and Permit Approver and maintained at the entrance of the confined space.
If a permit expires before the work in the confined space is completed, the permit must be
reissued and approved by the supervisor or authorized (trained and competent) designee before
continuing with the work.
4.4 Spotter / Attendant

Be trained in Confined Space Entry.
Remains outside the confined space at the entry / exit location as an observer and never enters
the confined space.
Know the potential hazards associated with Confined Space Entry.
Procedure
Maintain constant communication with people entering the confined space.
Keep non-authorized persons outside the area of the confined space.
Order the evacuation of the confined space if conditions become hazardous.
Has a method of communication for any emergency to initiate rescue procedures.
Ensures all entrants sign in and out of the space on the confined space entry permit.
• Entrants exiting the space that remain in the immediate area of the entry, and within
constant sight of the spotter / attendant do not have to sign out if they are exiting
temporarily (i.e., operating the liner cart on the SAG Mill liner handling machine).
Can assist entrant personnel with some activities (assist with entering or exiting, monitoring the
atmosphere in the confined space, passing a tool, etc.) as long as the attendant remains at the
entrance, does not enter the confined space, continuously monitors personnel in the confined
space, is not engaged in any other work, and is not exposed to the hazards of the confined
space.
4.5 Entering Personnel

Be trained in confined space entry.
Know the potential hazards associated with Confined Space Entry.
Follow the Energy Isolation Procedure (LOTO-Lock-out, Tag- out).
Enter only if the permit authorizing entry has been completed and signed by the Permit Issuer
and Permit Approver or designee(s).
Review and follow all of the requirements on the permit authorizing entry.
Sign in and out of the space as they enter and exit.
Maintain continuous communication with the spotter / attendant.
Monitor work conditions in the confined space and notify the spotter / attendant immediately of
hazardous conditions.
Evacuate or leave the space immediately when monitoring indicates a hazardous condition or
when the spotter / attendant orders an evacuation.
4.6 Confined Space Rescue Plan

A risk-based Confined Space Rescue Plan must be developed by competent personnel that
identify the methods by which a rescue will be initiated and personnel will be extracted from the
Confined Space in the event of an emergency.
For designated high risk Confined Space entries the plan must include the specific equipment
required, determine if the equipment must be in place prior to entry, and appropriate rescue
Procedure
personnel are available.
5 CONSIDERATIONS FOR TEMPERATURE
If employees are required to work in a confined space where high temperatures are anticipated
or identified in the team risk assessment, the following procedures shall be used:
• Measure the effective temperature inside the confined space where work is to be
performed by use of a digital sling psychrometer or other suitable instrument using
the manufacturer’s instructions.
• If the instrument is capable of measuring effective temperature on its own record the
effective temperature
• If the instrument measures a wet and dry bulb reading, take both readings and use
the chart below or on the confined space permit to determine the effective
temperature.
In high effective temperature confined spaces, the following break times will be utilized by all
employees entering the confined space:
• If the effective temperature is below 81°F, work may progress with normal concerns
for safety
• If the effective temperature is between 84°F and 86°F, a 10-minute break every hour
will be given
will be given
will be given
• If the effective temperature is above 90°F, work will be stopped, and controls
implemented to reduce the effective temperature
If an employee is not acclimated to temperatures or additional personal protective equipment

(PPE) (i.e. Tyvek suits, chemical suits, etc.) is worn in the confined space employees should be
given breaks as necessary to prevent possible heat stress.
Under special circumstances work my need to be performed in confined spaces above 90°F
effective temperature. In these cases, special procedures will be implemented by the
department following a documented Team Risk Assessment. At a minimum, the procedures
should include implementation of specialized PPE and/or forced ventilation to assist in cooling.
6 IDLH CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
A Risk Assessment must be completed before work begins in an IDLH atmosphere.
Must be approved & signed by the area superintendent or designee, and HSEA.
IDLH atmospheres have the potential to cause life threatening effects within a matter of minutes.
Therefore, the mine rescue team must be notified so they can prepare appropriately for the
situation based on the table below.
Procedure
Entry into an IDLH confined space is only permitted after all means to remove the hazardous
atmosphere have been attempted to include the following:
• The space must have forced air ventilation

• Identify the source and eliminate or isolate if possible
IDLH atmospheres/conditions require the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

or Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) with the appropriate escape cylinder and other applicable PPE.
• All NGM employees and business partners must be medically cleared to wear
Supplied Air Respirator (SAR), as well as cleared to work in a level A or B suit if
required.
Continuous atmospheric monitoring will be conducted whenever entrants are inside a confined
space in actual/potential IDLH atmospheres.
Whenever possible, at least two entrants will enter into an IDLH confined space. This will enable
the entrants to monitor conditions such as tears in protective clothing, etc.
The table below must be followed when working in an IDLH atmosphere:
• In emergency situations the Emergency Response Team will follow the training and
guidelines in the Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
Life
threatenin
g effects
will occur
Agent PPM Range PPE Requirements after:
14% -
• Supplied air with emergency cylinder 15 minutes
19.5%
<14% • No entry allowed
Oxygen • Oxygen Enrichment – Entry not allowed. Enriched oxygen will
increase the chance of combustion/explosion by lowering flash point
>23.5%
& Lower Explosive Limits (LEL).
• Supplied air with appropriate escape cylinder

4.7 ppm –
Hydrogen • Level A suit – vapor impenetrable 15 minutes
100 ppm
Cyanide (HCN) o Tychem TP, BR, LV, TK (example)
>100 ppm No entry allowed
None as
• Entry allowed for 30 minutes with no respiratory long as
25 ppm – protection – then no further exposure allowed time frame
75 ppm followed
Carbon • Entry longer than 30 minutes requires Supplied air with
Monoxide (CO) 60 minutes
appropriate escape cylinder
75 ppm –
• Supplied air with appropriate escape cylinder 30 minutes
1200 ppm
Procedure
Life
threatenin
g effects
will occur
Agent PPM Range PPE Requirements after:
Hydrogen 50 ppm – • Supplied air with appropriate escape cylinder 30 minutes
Sulfide (H2S) 300 ppm
Sulfur Dioxide >100 ppm No entry allowed
(SO2)
Mercury Vapor 1 mg/m3 – • Supplied air with appropriate escape cylinder 15 minutes
(Hg) 10 mg/m3 • Level A suit – vapor impenetrable
o Tychem TK (example)
>10 mg/m3 No entry allowed
Chlorine (CL2) 10 ppm – • Supplied air with appropriate escape cylinder 15 minutes
20 ppm • Chemical Suit
o Tychem QC (example)
Nitric Oxide 25 ppm – • Supplied air with appropriate escape cylinder 15 minutes
(NO) 150 ppm • Chemical Suit
o Tychem TK (example)
Nitrogen 3 ppm – • Supplied air with appropriate escape cylinder 30 minutes
Dioxide (NO2) 75 ppm • Level A suite
o Tychem Responder(example)
7 REFERENCES
NGM-ADMIN-HS-PERM-001
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DOCUMENT REFERENCE REVISION TOTAL ORIGINAL EFFECTIVE

NGM Event Reporting and Investigation Procedure

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2 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

• Oxygen content of 19.5% - 23.5%;

Calibration - The periodic scheduled Preventive Maintenance process / method used to

on the device to demonstrate the date of the most recent calibration.

Confined Space - A space that:

• Is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy and/or

• Flammability greater than 10% of its Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).

Non-Atmospheric Hazards - Conditions such as mechanized or hydraulic equipment, loose

Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere - An atmosphere containing less than 19.5% oxygen by

Oxygen Enriched Atmosphere - An atmosphere containing greater than 23.5% oxygen by

Supplied-Air Respirator (SAR) or Air-Line Respirator - An atmosphere-supplying respirator

CO2 Carbon Dioxide

ERP Emergency Response Plan

H2S Hydrogen Sulfide

HCN Hydrogen Cyanide

HSEA Health, Safety, Environment and Assurance

IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

LEL Lower Explosive Limit

LOTO Lock-Out, Tag- Out

MEC Minimum Explosive Concentration

NGM Nevada Gold Mines

NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

SAR Supplied-Air Respirator

SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

SO2 Sulfur Dioxide

3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Business Partners / Vendors

3.2 Employees and Business Partner Employees

3.3 Authorized Entrant/Entering Personnel

3.4 Health, Safety, Environment and Assurance (HSEA)

3.5 Spotter / Attendant

3.6 Supervisor or Designee

Only authorized and trained personnel will enter a confined space.

All access points to the confined space must be controlled or barricaded.

Toxic materials must be removed, or appropriate PPE must be used.

Oxygen must never be used to ventilate a confined space.

Adequate lighting will be provided according to the activity to be performed.

All electrical equipment must be properly grounded and properly protected.

• In which part of the process is the confined space involved?

4.4 Spotter / Attendant

Know the potential hazards associated with Confined Space Entry.

Maintain constant communication with people entering the confined space.

Keep non-authorized persons outside the area of the confined space.

Order the evacuation of the confined space if conditions become hazardous.

Has a method of communication for any emergency to initiate rescue procedures.

4.5 Entering Personnel

Know the potential hazards associated with Confined Space Entry.

Follow the Energy Isolation Procedure (LOTO-Lock-out, Tag- out).

Sign in and out of the space as they enter and exit.

Maintain continuous communication with the spotter / attendant.

4.6 Confined Space Rescue Plan

personnel are available.

5 CONSIDERATIONS FOR TEMPERATURE

If an employee is not acclimated to temperatures or additional personal protective equipment

6 IDLH CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

A Risk Assessment must be completed before work begins in an IDLH atmosphere.

• The space must have forced air ventilation