Corporate Construction Group (CCG) - Confined Space Entry

Information

A. Confined Space Evaluation

1. Personnel informed of location and hazards of existing confined spaces (danger signs, verbal)
2. Determination made that work can not be completed without entering the confined space
3. Information obtained regarding the space (blue prints, potential hazards, energy sources)
4. Spaces classified as permit-required, alternative procedure, or nonpermit confined spaces

5. Entrants, Attendants, and Entry Supervisor have completed confined-space entry training
6. Employees performing lockout/tagout procedures have completed LOTO training
7. Employees required to wear respirators have completed respiratory protection training

8. Completed permit or certificate posted at space entrance
9. Preentry briefing conducted
10. Entrants/Attendants verify that entry supervisor has authorized entry
11. Entrants/Attendants verify that all requirements of the permit or certificate have been satisfied
12. Atmospheric monitoring is conducted at frequency provided on the permit or certificate
13. Entry not permitted if an atmospheric hazard is detected above acceptable safe levels
14. Entrants evacuate space upon orders of the attendant or entry supervisor, when an alarm is sounded, or when a prohibited condition or dangerous situation is recognized
15. Entrants/Attendant informs entry supervisor of hazards confronted or created in the space or any problems encountered during entry.
16. Entry supervisor informs the owner of such issues in item 15 above

17. CSEP completed by entry supervisor
18. All expected hazards listed
19. Entry supervisor and Attendant assigned
20. Communication methods established between entrants and the attendant
21. Cleaning requirements identified
22. Isolation requirements identified
23. Ventilation requirements identified
24. Protective equipment requirements
25. Rescue equipment requirements identified
26. Other requirements identified
27. Rescue and emergency procedures identified
28. Atmospheric monitoring requirements identified
29. HS&E manager approve use by signing (CH2M HILL CSEP only)
30. Entry supervisor authorized entry by signing
31. Authorized entrants have completed CSE training and attended preentry briefing
32. Only authorized entrants permitted to enter the space
33. Entry supervisor sign the CSEP indicating its cancellation
34. Problems encountered during the entry listed

35. APC completed by entry supervisor
36. All expected atmospheric hazards listed
37. Entry supervisor and Attendant assigned
38. Entry supervisor verifies that nonatmospheric hazards do not exist
39. Communication methods established between entrants and the attendant
40. Covers removed safely
41. Openings guarded from both fall hazards and from objects entering the space
42. Continuous forced-air ventilation positioned to ventilate the immediate areas where employees are working and continue until they have left the space
43. Ventilation from a clean source of air
44. Atmospheric monitoring requirements identified .
45. Entry supervisor authorize entry by signing
46. Authorized entrants have completed CSE training and attended preentry briefing
47. Only authorized entrants permitted to enter the space
48. Entry supervisor sign the APC indicating its cancellation
49. Problems encountered during the entry listed

50. NPC completed by entry supervisor
51. Entry supervisor assigned
52. Attendant or buddy assigned
53. Buddy remains in the space with the entrant
54. Entry supervisor verifies nonatmospheric hazards do not exist
55. Communication methods established between entrants and attendant or buddy
56. Entrants informed to exit the space immediately if hazards are observed
57. Atmospheric monitoring requirements identified
58. Entry supervisor authorizes entry by signing.
59. Authorized entrants have completed CSE training and attended preentry briefing
60. Only authorized entrants permitted to enter the space
61. Entry supervisor shall sign the NPC indicating its cancellation
62. Problems encountered during the entry shall be listed

63. Entrants wearing body harness with attached retrieval line (lifeline)
64. Other end of lifeline attached to retrieval device (when required) or fixed point outside space
65. Mechanical retrieval device positioned at access point for vertical-type spaces > 5 feet deep
66. Rescue team established
67. Team members have completed confined-space entry training
68. Team members informed of the hazards that they may confront during rescue operations
69. PPE & rescue equipment necessary to conduct safe entry-rescue provided & readily available
70. Team members trained on rescue duties and proper use of PPE and rescue equipment
71. All team members trained in first aid & CPR, at least one member holding a current certification
72. Team has made simulated rescue from a space of similar configuration within last 12 months
73. Communication established & tested between the team & entrants, and emergency provider
74. Local emergency medical provider notified in advance of entries into PRCS

81. Entry supervisor conducts the briefing and discusses the follow items:
82. Explanation of the work to be performed and limitations
83. Explanation of actual and potential hazards, including the possible behavioral effects and signs, symptoms, and consequences of exposure
84. Review of the control measure and atmospheric monitoring requirements, as specified on permit or certificate
85. Review of entrant and attendant responsibilities