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Confined Space Entry: Environmetal Safety & Health - Safety Center
Confined Space Entry: Environmetal Safety & Health - Safety Center
Confined Space Entry: Environmetal Safety & Health - Safety Center
Oxygen in concentrations
greater than 23% is too
oxygen rich and can cause
combustible materials to
ignite very quickly.
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Sudden releases of
fluid solids, such as When torrential forces
granulated salt, sugar, are suddenly released,
or sand, liquids, and people may be struck
dense gases can cause by moving objects , or
engulfment of persons be pushed helplessly
inside underground downstream.
tanks, or pits.
Requirements
Required countermeasures include
personal protective equipment
Eye protection yes no
Respiratory protection yes no for hazards expected to be found
Continuous Ventilation yes no
Body Protection yes no
within the confined space.
Hand Protection yes no
Foot Protection yes no
Weather Protection yes no Eye and head injuries are always
a potential, therefore safety glasses
and hard hats are required wear
for entrants.
Requirements
Required countermeasures also
include prevention of electrical
Ground Fault Interruption yes no
Lockout of Hazardous shock hazards due to loss of
Energy Sources yes no
earth ground for portable tools.
GFCI’s are required for portable
electric tooling.
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There may also be a need to
Danger lockout and tag equipment both
in the confined space and on
adjacent equipment and processes.
Do not use!
CAUTION
Confined Space