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Confined Space Entry

and

Emergency Response

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Confined Space Entry

and

Emergency Response

D. Alan Veasey

Lisa Craft McCormick

Barbara M. Hilyer (deceased)

Kenneth W. Oldfield

Sam Hansen

Theodore H. Krayer

Workplace Safety Training Program

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

@E?,ECI ENCE

A JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC., PUBLICATION

Copyright 0 2006 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved

Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey

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ISBN-] 3 978-0-471-77845-5

ISBN-I0 0-471-77845-1

Printed in the United States of America.

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To the safety of those who work in confined spaces

and the bravery of those who are called up to

respond in confined space emergencies

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Contents

Preface xvii

Acknowledgments xxi

Part I Basic Confined Space

Chapter 1. Introduction to Confined Spaces

Why All The Concern about Confined Spaces?

OSHA's Response: The Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard

What are Confined Spaces?

Size and Configuration Make Entry Possible

Spaces Not Designed for Continuous Worker Occupancy

Restricted Means for Entry and Exit

Nonpermit versus Permit-Required Confined Spaces

What Hazards Make a Confined Space Permit-Required?

Hazardous Atmospheres

Eng u If ment Hazards

Entrapping Configurations

Other Significant Safety or Health Hazards

The Importance of Confined Space Recognition

The Intent of OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard

Summary

Chapter 2. Regulatory and Administrative Aspects of Confined Space

Entry and Rescue

State and Federal Regulations

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Permit Program Requirements

Personnel Roles and Training Requirements

Training and Duties of Authorized Entrants

Training and Duties of Attendants

Training and Duties of Entry Supervisors

Requirements for Rescue and Emergency Services Personnel

NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents

NFPA 1 006, Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1983, Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components

NFPA 1404, Standard for a Fire Department Self-Controlled Breathing

National Fire Protection Association Standards

Apparatus Program

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Additional Standards and Guidelines

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Summary

Chapter 3. Identifying Confined Space Hazards

Physical Hazards

Energy

Engulfment

Entrapment

Gravity

Noise

Temperature Extremes

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Physical Hazards Safety Analysis

Hazardous Atmospheres

Oxygen Concentration

Toxic and Asphyxiating Chemicals

Oxygen

Ignition Source

Fuel

Chemical Properties

Special Hazards

Radioactivity

Biological Hazards

Label and Placard Hazard Recognition

DOT Hazard Classification System

NFPA Hazard Ranking System

HMlS Hazard Labeling System

Fire and Explosion Hazards

Summary: Prevention through Assessment

Chapter 4. Air Monitoring in Confined Spaces

Regulatory Requirements

Normal Permit-Required Entry

Entry Using Alternate Procedures

Reclassifying a Space as a Non-Permit-Required Confined Space

Employee Observation of Monitoring and Results

Nonmandatory Appendix B

Appendix E: "Sewer System Entry"

Special Industries

Using Air Sampling Data

Limitations

General Procedures

Active Sampling

Passive Sampling

Basic Operation

Measuring Oxygen

Measuring Combustible Gases and Vapors

Measuring Toxic Atmospheres

Instrument Calibration

Common Features of DRls

Air Sampling in Confined Spaces

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Detector Tubes

Modes of Operation of Detector Tubes

Pumps for Use with Detector Tubes

Limitations of Detector Tubes

Relative Response

Unidentified Contaminants

Mixtures

Summary

Challenges to interpreting Air Monitoring Results

Chapter 5. The Entry Permit

Summary of the Permit Program

The Permit System

The Entry Permit

Written Information on the Permit

Posting the Permit

Summary

Part II Protective Measures

Chapter 6. Controlling Confined Space Hazards

The Role of Hazard Control in Confined Space Operations

Controlling Atmospheric Hazards

Basic Concepts of Purging and Ventilation

Strategies and Techniques of Purging and Ventilation

Natural Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation

Considerations for Conducting Confined Space Ventilation

Pitfalls and Problems of Ventilation

The Role of Isolation in Preventing Confined Space Incidents

LockouUTagout and Other Isolation Procedures

Tagout Alone as an Isolation Procedure

Other Forms of Isolation

Problems in Achieving a True Zero-Energy State

Special Considerations for Isolation Procedures during Rescue Operations

Other Hazard Control Procedures

Controlling Hazards of the Work Area and Incident Scene

Using Barricades and Barriers

Zoning the Work Area or Incident Scene

Isolating a Particular Location from the Rest of the Space

Hot-Work Permitting

Controlling Ignition Sources

Controlling Electrical Hazards

Controlling General Hazards of the Working Environment

Isolation Procedures

Summary

Chapter 7. Respiratory Protection

Relevant Standards

OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard

NFPA Standards

ANSI Standard

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Basic Operation of Respirators

Facepiece Design

Source of Breathable Air

Mode of Operation

Selection Considerations for APRs

Selection Considerations for Supplied-Air Respirators

Selection Considerations for SCBAs

Space Emergencies

Emergency Breathing Procedures

Reduced Profile Maneuvers

Term i n o I og y

OSHA Regulation

Respirator Fit Checks

Approved Fit Test Protocols

inspection

Repairs

Cleaning

Storage

Summary

Selection and Use Considerations for Confined Space Entry

Special Considerations for Using SCBAs and SARs During Confined

Fit Testing and Assigned Protection Factors

Care and Maintenance of Respirators

Chapter 8. Chemical Protective Clothing

Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing

Chemical Attacks on CPC

Measurement of Chemical Attack

CPC Material Selection Information

Using CPC Material Selection Information

Selection Considerations for Confined Spaces

Chemical Protective Garments

Protective Clothing for Nonchemical Hazards

Safe Use of CPC

inspection

Donning CPC

In-Use Monitoring

CPC Change Schedules

Reducing Permeation

Decontamination

Reuse of CPC

Maintenance

Storage

Summary

Types of Protective Clothing

Care and Maintenance of CPC

Chapter 9. Personal Safety Equipment

Head Protection

Standards and Regulations

Head Protection Types

Head Protection in Confined Spaces

Proper Use of Head Protection

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Eye and Face Protection

Standards

Types of Face and Eye Protection

Special Features of Eye Protectors

Proper Use of Face and Eye Protection

0 S H A’s Hearing Conservation Standard

Types of Personal Hearing Protective Devices

Noise Reduction Rating

Use of Hearing Protectors

Hand Protection

Types of Protective Gloves

Use of Gloves

Foot Protection

Standards

Features of Protective Footwear

Hearing Protection

Summary

Chapter 10. Safe Use of Personal Protective Equipment

OSHA’s PPE Standards

General Requirements Standard

Appendix B to Subpart I

Comprehensive Written PPE Program

Levels of Protection

EPA Levels of Protection

NFPA Standards

Summary

Part 111 Equipment and Entry

Chapter 11. Ropes, Webbing, Harnesses, and Hardware

Standards Related to Equipment

Overview of NFPA 1983

Overview of OSHA Requirements

NFPA 1983 Requirements for Rope

OSHA Rope Requirements

Construction Materials

Methods of Rope Construction

Selection and Use Considerations for Rope

Ropes

Accessory Cord

Webbing

NFPA 1983 Requirements for Webbing

OSHA Requirements for Webbing

Materials and Methods of Webbing Construction

Care and Maintenance of Webbing

ANSI Classification of Harnesses and Belts

NFPA 1983 Classification of Harnesses and Belts

OSHA Classification of Belts and Harnesses

Harness Use in Confined Space Operations

Inspection and Care of Harnesses

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Shock Absorbers and Lanyards

NFPA 1983 Requirements for Lanyards and Shock Absorbers

OSHA Requirements for Lanyards and Shock Absorbers

Shock Absorber Designs and Ratings

Use Considerations for Shock Absorbers

Inspection and Care of Lanyards and Shock Absorbers

General Procedures for Inspection, Care, and Maintenance of Hardware

General Considerations for Using Hardware

Carabiners

Quick Links

Pulleys

Descent Control Devices

Rope-Grabbing Devices

Miscellaneous Equipment

Anchor Plates

Swivels

Edge Pads, Rollers, and Sliders

Rigging Rings

NFPA Requirements for Portable Anchor Systems

Hardware and Accessories

Portable Anchor Systems

Summary

Chapter 12. Tying Knots

Strength Reduction Due to Knots

Common Terminology

Tying Procedure

The Figure 8 Family of Knots

Safety Knots

Other Knots

Hitches

Summary

Chapter 13. Rigging and Using Basic Systems for Confined

Space Operations

Overview of Basic Rigging

Establishing Anchors

Types of Anchor Points

Selection and Designation of Anchor Points

Anchor Systems

General Rules for Rigging Anchor Systems

Rigging Basic Systems for Hauling or Lowering a Load

Block-and-Tackle Systems

Rigging for Change of Direction

Applications for Directional Pulleys

Rigging Directional Pulleys

Portable Anchor Systems and Winch Operations

Tripod Operations

Other Portable Anchor Systems

Using Winches in Confined Space Operations

Basic Rigging for Safety Belays

General Belay Procedures

Using the Munter Hitch Belay

Rigging and Using Safety Belay Systems

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Using the Tandem Prusik Belay

Manufactured Safety Belay Devices

Other Options for Using Safety Belay Systems

General Rules of Rigging

Summary

Chapter 14. Making Entry Safely

Basic Considerations for Safe Entry

The Role of the Entry Permit

Interaction of Personnel Involved

The Entry Supervisor

The Attendant

The Entrant

The Rescuer

Assessing the Hazards

The Role of Air Monitoring Equipment

Controlling the Hazards

Using Personal Protective Equipment and Related Gear

Respirators

Chemical Protective Clothing

Personal Safety Equipment

Other Safety-Related Gear

Personal Alarm Safety Systems

Personal Lights

Communication Equipment

General Safe Work Practices

Considerations for Tool and Equipment Use

Emergency Retrieval and Fall Protection

Fall Prevention

Fall Arrest

Special Considerations for Vertical Ascents and Descents

Backup Fall Protection

Communication Procedures

Role of Internal Attendant

Hand Signals

OATH System

Radios

Intercom Systems

Dealing with Loss of Communication during Entry

Emergency Alarms

Signs and Symptoms

Triggering Events

Coping with Claustrophobia

Emergency Provisions

Concluding the Entry

Summary

Dealing with Claustrophobia

Part IV Rescue

Chapter 15. Overview of Confined Space Rescue

Basic Considerations for Rescue

Rescue Psychology 101

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Pyramid of Priority

Risk-versus-Benefit Analysis

Types of Rescue

Self-Rescue

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Entry or Internal Rescue

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The Space

The Rescuer

Step 1 : Preemergency Preparation and Planning

Step 2: Size-up

Step 3: Developing a Plan of Action for Entry and Rescue

Step 4: Initiating Hazard Control and Protective Provisions

Step 5: Deploying and Rigging Rescue Equipment

Step 6: Performing Rescue

Step 7: Terminating the Rescue Operation

Putting It All Together: The Rescue Quad

Steps in the Confined Space Rescue Process

Summary

Chapter 16. Rescue Team Organization and Management

Origins of the Incident Management System

Incident Management System Overview

Unity of Command

Span of Control

Division of Labor

Accountability

Common Terminology

Modular Organization

Integrated Communications

Unified Command Structure

Consolidated Action Plans

Predesignated Incident Facilities

Comprehensive Resource Management

Command and Command Staff Roles

Planning

Logistics

Finance

Operations

Functional Areas of the IMS

Deployment and Operation of the IMS

Incident Management System in Confined Space Rescue

Scenario 1 : A Simple Single-Agency Response

Scenario 2: A Complex Single-Agency Response

Scenario 3: A Complex Multiagency Response

Summary

Chapter 17. Rigging and Using Rescue Systems

Establishing Anchor Points for Rescue Systems

Aerial Apparatus

Cranes and Other Powered Industrial Equipment

A-Framed Ladders

Gin Ladders

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