Confined Space Hazard Assessment

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Audit Title

• Prepared By

• Location
  Address

Type of Space

• Permit Required

• Non-Permit

• Non-Permit w/ Conditions

• Prohibited Entry

• Date of Initial Assessment

  Date

• Date of Most Recent Review

  Date

• Use of Space

Space Number

Physical Location of Space

Type of Space

• Flat Bottom Grain Bin

• Hopper Bottom Bin

• Pressure Vessel

• Liquid Storage Tank

• Waste Water / Offal Pit

• Solids Storage Tank

• Grain Pit

Type of Space

• Feed Trailer

• Man Hole

• Hopper Bottom Rail Car

• Well

• Tunnel

• Finished Feed Bin

• Other

Type of Space - Entry Points

Entry Point 1 - Type

• Vertical

• Horizontal

• Other

Entry Point 1 - Elevated

• Yes

• No

Entry Point 2 - Type

• Vertical

• Horizontal

• Other

Entry Point 2 - Elevated

• Yes

• No

Entry Point 3 - Type

• Vertical

• Horizontal

• Other

Entry Point 3 - Elevated

• Yes

• No

Confined space

• Is the space large enough and so configured that a Partner can bodily enter and perform work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the space have limited or restricted means of entry or exit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the space NOT designed for continuous occupancy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this a Confined Space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Permit Required Confined Space

• Does this space have the potential for containing a hazardous atmosphere?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the space contain a material which has the potential for engulfing an entrant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the space have an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly sloping walls or by a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross section?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the space contain any other recognized serious safety or health hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this a Permit Required Confined Space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

How often is this space entered?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Annually

• Emergency Only

Describe typical reason(s) for entry?

How many partners are needed to perform entry tasks?

Nature of Hazard

• Oxygen Deficiency

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Oxygen Enrichment

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Flammable Gases or Vapors

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Toxic Gases or Vapors

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Airborne Combustible Dusts

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Chemical Hazards

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Mechanical Hazards

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Electrical Hazards

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Thermal Hazards

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Engulfment Hazards

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Entrapment Hazards

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Slip / Trip Hazards

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Extreme Temperature Hazards

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Biological Hazards

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Toxic Liquids

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Potential High Liquid Level

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• High Noise Level

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Oxygen Displacement

• Hazard Source / Type

• Hazard Abatement Method

• Ventilation Requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Volume of Space in Cubic Feet?

• Natural Ventilation Required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical Ventilation Required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mechanical Ventilation Formulas

• Initial Purge Time (IPT) = (7.5 x Volume) / Fan CFM

• You must ventilate the space by a minimum of the Initial Purge Time if you detect a gas level outside the acceptable limits!! Testing may resume after this time is elapsed. If no dangerous levels are detected you may begin the entry, but must continue to ventilate and monitor according to policy!

PPE Required for Entry

• Chemical Gloves

• Work Gloves

• Coveralls

• Hearing Protection

• Safety Goggles

• Face Shield

• Hard Hat

• Dust Mask

• Chemical Protective Clothing

• Steel Toed Boots

• Other

• Safety Glasses

• Tag Line

• Full Body Harness

• Life Line

Respiratory Protection Required for Entry

• SCBA

• Air Line Respirator

• Full Face Air Purifying Respirator

• APR Cartridge / Canister Type

• Half Face Air Purifying Respirator

• APR Cartridge / Canister Type

• Is Rescue Equipment needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Full Body Harness

• Life Line

• Tag Line

• Radio

• Ladder

• Winch

• Mechanical Advantage System

• Barrier Guard

• Class 1, Div 1 Electrical Equipment

• Spark Proof Tools

• Tripod

• Portable Lighting

• Forced Air Blower

• Respirators

• Other

Location of Anchor Points

Communication Procedures

• Handheld Wireless Radio

• Line Radio

• Voice from Entry Point

• Hand Signals

• Other

• Is Atmospheric Monitoring Required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LEL

• O2

• H2S

• Cl

• ClO2

• NH3

• CO2

• CO

• HCOH

Acceptable Entry Conditions

• Entry Permit Posted

• O2: 19.5% - 23.5%

• LEL: < 10%

• Toxic Gas Below PEL

• No Engulfment Hazard

• Air Monitoring In Place

• Space / Lines Drained / Flushed

• Internal Temperatures < 115F

• Lockout / Tag out In Place

• Feed Line Blocked

• Ventilation In Place

• Rescue Plan In Place

• Pre-Entry Inspection / Brief Conducted

• No Hazardous Materials Introduced Into Space

• See Specific Procedures Section

Photo of Confined Space

• Overall View of Confined Space

  Media

• Entry Point 1

  Media

• Entry Point 2

  Media

• Entry Point 3

  Media

Entry Procedures

• Prohibited Entry Conditions

• Pre-Entry Procedures

• Exceptions

• Entry Procedures

• Rescue Procedures

Disclaimer

• Keep this confined space hazard assessment on file and readily accessible to authorized and trained "Entry Supervisors" to assist them in completing entry permits for this space. This hazard assessment will require updating should entry conditions change, new hazards have been identified or are introduced, the space itself or process within the space is altered in any way or a documented confined space audit recommends space be re-assessed.

• No entries are to be permitted unless "acceptable entry conditions" are present. Entry into a Confined Space will be prohibited if an IDLH environment is present or if an oxygen deficient environment exists.