CRCP #7 - Confined Spaces

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General

7.1 All confined spaces have signage at the entry points stating that a permit is required prior to entry
7.2 Site specific procedures have been developed for all confined space entries
7.3 Confined spaces are classified as either being a permit required or a non-permit required

7.4 A Safe Work Permit (document number 6845.2.7.3) is completed for all confined space entries requiring a permit
7.5 All hazards and their risk levels have been evaluated before implementing controls (i.e. air quality, noise, illumination, temperature, chemical, biological, engulfment potential, etc.)
7.6 The Safe Work Permit is re-assessed when scope of work or conditions change

7.7 The work activities to be performed within the confined space have been evaluated
7.8 A competent person determines the proper procedure for ventilating the space
7.9 Air testing equipment is appropriate and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer and legislated requirements
7.11 The types and frequency of the air quality testing is identified, scheduled and conducted pre-entry and ongoing while persons are in the confined/restricted space.
7.10 Air quality testing equipment is calibrated / bump tested using standard certified span gases in accordance with the manufacturer and legislated requirements
7.11 The types and frequency of the air quality testing is identified, scheduled and conducted pre-entry and ongoing while persons are in the confined/restricted space.
7.12 Air quality testing includes O2 and Lower Explosive Limits for flammable vapours (LEL) and others as applicable (H2S, CO, VOCs etc.)

7.13 All energy sources within the confined space that could result in undue risk from an existing energized state, start-up or unexpected energy release are controlled

7.14 All confined spaces have signage at the entry points stating that a permit is required prior to entry
7.15 A permit signed by the entry supervisor is posted at all entrances
7.16 Entry permits are used, and sign-off for responsible parties is provided and followed
7.22 Required emergency equipment is available (i.e. tripod, body harness, S.C.B.A., fire extinguisher)
7.17 An attendant (watch person) is present at all times during a confined space entry
7.18 Effective cleaning, purging and venting processes are used as appropriate.

7.19 Communication is maintained at all time with attendants
7.20 A rescue plan for confined space entries is available for immediate implementation
7.21 Recue plans include at a minimum specific information on the methods of rescue and equipment requirements (i.e. hauling equipment, overhead anchors, tripod system, reserve equipment, medical equipment, additional PPE, etc.)