Safety

Management
for CpE

Regene G. Hernandez

Instructor I
Confined Space Entry
What is a confined space?
Hazards in Confined Spaces

– Poor air quality

– Chemical exposures
– Fire Hazard
– Noise
– Radiation
– High temperature
– Easily collapsible walls or materials
– Electrical shock
Control Measures for Confined
Spaces

– Elimination
– Design
– Avoidance
– Tools
– Access points
Control Measures for Confined
Spaces

– Substitution
– Examples:
– Toxic vs. non-toxic
– Flammable vs. Non-flammable
– Cleaning without using chemicals
– Painting without using aerosols
Control Measures for Confined
Spaces

– Isolation
– Blocking service lines
– Machine Enclosures
– Securing moving machines
Control Measures for Confined
Spaces
– Atmospheric Testing
– Assess the level of risk
– Never trust your senses!
– Oxygen level (19.5%-23.5%)
– Flammable contaminants below 5% of lower explosive
limit (LEL)
Control Measures for Confined
Spaces
– Written Authority
– Entry Permit containing:
– Purpose of entry
– Nature of work
– Persons authorized to enter the confined space
– Working procedures
– Equipment required
Control Measures for Confined
Spaces

– Stand-by Emergency Response

– Stand-by person
– First aid procedures and provisions
– Rescue equipment
Control Measures for Confined
Spaces
– Use of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)
– Identifies the correct type of PPE needed for the job
– Complies with standards and is of a high-quality

Examples:
hard hats, glasses, gloves, chemical suits and boots