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INTRODUCTION
This written program is intended to describe the University of Oregon's (UO) Confined Space Entry Program as required by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OR-OSHA) rules Subdivision J, 1910.146. This plan will serve as the required written confined space program for the University of Oregon. Addenda to this written program will include a sample of the entry permit (Addendum A) and locations of identified confined spaces (Addendum B).
SCOPE
The following program will apply to any UO employee, student, or visitor that may enter into a space identified as a confined space. Contractors will be included only in terms of maintaining compliance with the OR-OSHA regulations, although contractors must have a program equivalent to this program.
This written program will be provided to departments who have employees requiring entry to confined spaces and will be made available to any employee, student, visitor or contractor upon request. This written program will also be available to contractors prior to their entry into any confined spaces.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Department - Departments will be responsible for carrying out the Confined Space Entry program in accordance with this written document and for funding program expenses including but not limited to employee training and attendant expenses. Departments will also be responsible for keeping Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) informed of new employees who will need required training, requesting necessary retraining, enforcing compliance with the permit system and notifying EHS upon discovery of any new spaces.
Environmental Health and Safety – EHS will be responsible for administering and managing the Confined Space Entry Program, assisting departments in evaluating their compliance with the Confined Space Entry Program, and arranging and conducting training for employees to be authorized attendant/rescuers and authorized entrants.
EHS will be responsible for designating trainers and authorizers. EHS will also maintain the master list of confined spaces, authorized entrants and authorized attendant/rescuers. EHS will solicit input from users, through their respective supervisors, during the annual review process.
Facilities Services - Facilities Services will be responsible to provide authorized attendant/rescuers, where required, for permitted space entries at the expense of the department that is requesting the entry. This will include purchasing and maintaining necessary equipment to perform retrieval operations (with the exception of SCBA that will be maintained by EHS).
Supervisor - Supervisors will be responsible for identifying employees who will enter defined confined spaces, maintaining employee training records, assuring employees are aware of and following this written program, and immediately notifying EHSof any incidents that occur in connection with any confined space entry.
DEFINITIONS
"Authorized attendant/rescuer" means an individual stationed outside the permit required confined space who is trained as required by this standard and who monitors the authorized entrants inside the permit required confined space.
"Authorized entrant" - means an employee who is authorized by the employer to enter a confined space.
"Designated Entry Authorizer" - means a person who has been designated by EHS to authorize entry into a confined space with the issuance of a permit or information sheet. This person has received training as both an authorized entrant and attendant.
"Engulfment" - means the surrounding and effective capture of a person by a liquid or finely divided solid substance.
"Entry" - means the act by which a person passes through an opening into A confined space and includes ensuing work activities in that space. The entrant is considered to have entered as soon as any part of the entrant's body breaks the plane of an opening into the space.
"Hazardous atmosphere" - means an atmosphere which exposes employees to a risk of death, incapacitation, injury or acute illness from one or more of the following causes:
♦
A flammable gas, vapor or mist in excess of 10 percent of its lower
flammable limit. ♦ An airborne combustible dust at a concentration that obscures vision at a distance of five feet or less.
♦
An atmospheric oxygen concentration below 19.5 percent or above 23.5
percent. ♦
An atmospheric concentration of any substance for which a permissible
exposure limit exists and could result in employee exposure in excess of its
permissible limits. ♦ Any atmospheric condition recognized as immediately dangerous to life or health.
?Hot work permit" - means the written authorization to perform operations that could provide a source of ignition.
"Lead Person" - Any person designated by the authorizer when authorizer will not be continuously on the scene.
"Permit required confined space" - means an enclosed space consisting of all of the following:
♦ Is large
enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned
work. ♦ Has
limited or restricted means for entry or exit (e.g. storage bins, vaults,
pits). ♦ Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy and has one or more of the following characteristics:
§ Contains or has a known potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere. § Contains a material with the potential for engulfment of an entrant. § Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls, or a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross-section. § Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
EHS will maintain an inventory of confined spaces. As any new spaces are discovered or questioned as to whether the space is a permit required or information sheet space, EHS will make the final determination. Information regarding specific spaces is also available. For specific space definitions, see "Permit required confined space" listed above.
All confined spaces, except for manholes and vaults will be posted with a sign reading "DANGER – CONFINED SPACE. AUTHORIZED ENTRY ONLY". Entrant and attendant/rescuer training will include advising that all manholes and vaults will be considered a permit required confined space.
PERMIT SYSTEM
A confined space entry permit or information sheet is required to be obtained from a designated entry authorizer prior to entry into any space designated as a confined space.
Only an official UO confined space form will be used. The form will be fully filled out before the space will be entered with the original form to be maintained on the job site until the work shift and/or job is completed. At that time, the permit or information sheet will be canceled by the authorizer.
The designated entry authorizer may or may not be present during the duration of the entry. In cases where the entry authorizer will not be present for the duration of the entry and there is no required attendant/rescuer, a lead person among the authorized entrants will be designated by the entry authorizer. In either case, the entry authorizer will sign the form before the entry begins, but not until all actions and conditions necessary for safe entry into the confined space have been performed. Upon completion of the entry covered by the permit or information sheet, and after all entrants have exited the confined space, the individual authorizing the entry will cancel the permit or information sheet.
EHS will serve as the record keeper for the program. Terminated information sheets or permits are to be sent to EHS within 24 hours.
TRAINING AND DUTIES OF AUTHORIZED ENTRANTS
Prior to being eligible to obtain an entry form, authorized entrants will be trained in the following areas and will be required by the University to perform the following duties:
♦ Recognition of hazards which may be faced during an entry. This includes the signs and symptoms of an exposure to a hazard as well as an understanding of the consequences of that exposure.
♦ When attendant/rescuers are required, authorized entrants will maintain communication with attendant/rescuer and will notify the attendant/rescuer in the event the entrants initiate evacuation. If an entrant becomes aware that the attendant is not present they will immediately evacuate.
♦ Authorized entrants will be provided with and required to use appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by the entry authorizer. In cases when respiratory protection is required, the entrant must have evidence of current fit testing and training. Entrants will be instructed in the use of the designated personal protective equipment. Any external barriers needed to protect entrants from external hazards will be explained and used.
♦ When an attendant/rescuer is required, authorized entrants will be instructed to exit the space when one of following occurs:
§ When the attendant/rescuer orders an evacuation. § When an automatic alarm (e.g., gas meter, fire alarm) sounds. § When the authorized entrant perceives that they are in danger.
The only exception to the entrants following these directions would occur when the entrant is unable physically to evacuate on their own power.
TRAINING AND DUTIES OF THE AUTHORIZED ATTENDANT/RESCUER
Prior to being eligible to be an authorized attendant/rescuer, employees will obtain training in the following areas and be required by the University to perform the following duties:
1. The attendant/rescuer will continuously maintain an accurate count of all persons in the space.
2. The attendant/rescuer will be able to recognize hazards which the entrants may face in the confined space as well as monitor activities inside and outside the space to determine if it is safe for entrants to remain in the space.
3. The entrants will be provided with and maintain an effective and continuous means of contact with the authorized attendant/rescuer during entry. This may range from voice communication to radio communication. Other means may be used as deemed appropriate and effective by the authorizer. The attendant/rescuer will order immediate evacuation of entrants from confined spaces in the following conditions:
♦ When the
attendant/rescuer observes a condition which is not allowed in the entry form. ♦ The
attendant/rescuer detects behavioral effects of hazard exposure. ♦ The
attendant/rescuer detects a situation outside the space which could endanger
the entrants. ♦ The
attendant/rescuer detects an uncontrolled hazard within the space. ♦ The attendant/rescuer must leave the work station.
4. Be trained as an authorized entrant.
5. Receive instruction on and demonstrate proficiency with the evacuation equipment.
Normally, attendant/rescuers will only be allowed to monitor one space at a time. Exceptions to monitoring more than one space at a time must be approved by EHS prior to the entry.
All attendant/rescuers will have continuous radio communication capabilities with DPS Dispatch. The attendant/rescuer will notify the DPS dispatcher when an escape is ordered due to imminent safety hazards. In all ordered evacuations, the authorizer will be notified immediately either through the Facilities Services dispatcher or DPS dispatcher.
The attendant/rescuer will take the following actions as necessary when an unauthorized person approaches or enters a confined space while entry is underway:
♦ Warn the
unauthorized person to exit immediately if they have entered the space. ♦ Inform
the authorized entrants and the designated authorizers if an unauthorized
person entered the space. The attendant/rescuer may also contact the DPS dispatch via the radio to request immediate assistance from a public safety officer.
Attendant/rescuers will not enter the space to attempt a rescue of entrants. Attendant/rescuers who are part of the rescue team can only enter the space as a rescuer when at least one other member of the rescue team is at the scene and they are relinquished of their duties by another trained attendant/rescuer. At no time will the site be left without a designated attendant.
Rescue equipment will be provided for attendant/rescuers to use without entering the space. Attendant/rescuers will be trained in the proper use of such equipment and demonstrate ability to use that equipment prior to being designated an attendant/rescuer. Attendant/rescuers will also be trained to perform the required 'bump test' calibration prior to each use of the UO gas meter.
TRAINING AND DUTIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZING OR IN CHARGE OF THE ENTRY
Prior to being eligible to authorize an entry, the designated authorizer will obtain training in the following areas and perform the following duties:
1. Authorizers will be trained in the same procedures as attendant/rescuers and entrants. In addition, authorizers will be trained to perform the required monthly zeroing and full scan calibration of the UO gas meter.
2. All authorizers will use the official UOentry permit or information sheet and determine that all pertinent information is noted on the form. They will determine that the necessary procedures, practices and equipment for safe entry are in place before allowing entry.
3. Authorizers will determine at appropriate intervals that the entry operations remain consistent with the terms of the form and that acceptable entry conditions are present.
4. Authorizers will cancel the entry authorization and terminate entry whenever acceptable entry conditions are not present. Authorizers will take the necessary measures for concluding an entry operation, such as closing off a confined space and canceling the entry, once the work authorized has been completed.
5. The authorizer may enter the confined space during the term of the permit that he/she authorized. If an attendant/rescuer is required, the attendant/rescuer will be informed of that entry and assure that the authorizer's name is on the form.
6. In the event of an ordered evacuation, the authorizer will be required to respond to the space immediately.
RESCUE TEAM
Several employees of the University will be designated as authorized attendant/rescuers as well as authorized entrants. The rescue team will be made of these employees. Rescue team members will be trained in personal protective equipment, including appropriate respirator protection and equipment necessary for making rescues.
The University will have the rescue team conduct a practice rescue at least annually. This practical rescue will take place in a space considered typical of spaces entered by workers. If a rescue team member misses two consecutive trainings they will be dropped from the team until they attend training again. Each member of the rescue team will have a current First Aid/CPR card or be a current First Aid/CPR instructor.
In addition to the in-house rescue team, radio contact with the DPS dispatcher will allow notification of Eugene Fire Department (EFD) when the attendant/rescuer deems that emergency evacuation or medical assistance is necessary. In the event that EFD is called to the scene, it will be the duty of the authorizer, if present or in their absence, the attendant/rescuer, to inform the responding emergency personnel that the space is considered a confined space.
CONTRACTORS
When a contractor is expected to perform work in a permitted space, the University will inform the contractor that the space is considered a permit required space. The contractor will be advised of the elements which make the space a permit space and the associated hazards. The contractor will also be advised of any safety provisions that may be in place, including the University's written program. The contractor will be required to contact an authorizer at the completion of the entry to debrief with an authorizer on any hazards confronted or created during the entry.
In spaces where an attendant/rescuer is not required, the University may allow contractors who are on campus to review sites for possible work (e.g., pre-bid) to enter a space with an authorized entrant under the University's permit or information sheet. An explanation of the specific hazards in that area will be explained to the contractors prior to the entry. In all other cases, the contractor will be required to have their own program and enter under their own permit. Contractors will be required to provide a copy of their Confined Space Program to EHS.
When both a contractor and University employee will be making a joint entry, the entry will be coordinated by the University authorizer with both parties having individual entry permits.
Original Preparation Date: February 9, 1994 Latest Revision Number: 17 Latest Revision Date: May 1, 2008 Computer File: G:/envrhlth/Confined Space/cseplan04.doc Authorization: Kay Coots, EHS Director APPENDIX 1 LIST OF
AUTHORIZERS: Name
Date
Trained Dave
Barta 01-12-94 Ron
Bloom 11-14-00 Kay
Coots 05-10-93 Mark
Fandrem 05-05-05 George
Hecht 11-13-95 Steve
Pelkey 08-30-95 R.
(Dan) Hayes 05-13-99 LIST OF
ATTENDANT/RESCUERS Most Recent Name Date
Trained CPR 1STAid Craig
Biersdorff 04-15-08 05-06-08 03-11-05 Art
Corliss 04-15-08 04-19-05 05-17-05 Dan
Hayes 04/15/08 05/06/08 12-01-05 Brad
Lorenz 04/15/08 06-06-07
06-06-07 Jeremy
Chambers 04/15/08 05/06/08 12-04-05 Shawn
Holliday 04/15/08 06-06-07
06-06-07 Mark
Fandrem 04/15/08 06-06-07
06-06-07 Drew
Standridge 04/15/08 LIST OF
AUTHORIZED ENTRANTS Most Recent Name Date
Trained Department
Larry Aites 02-01-05 Facilities
Services Mike Allen 02-02-04 Facilities Services Dave Barta 01-05-94 Telecom
Services Bob Beals 02-03-04 Athletics Craig Biersdorff 04/15/08 EHS George Bleekman 05-12-05 Facilities
Services Kevin Bloom 08-10-04 Facilities
Services Ron Bloom 11-14-00 Facilities
Services Paul Bruch 12-11-02 Facilities
Services Paul Buchanan 05-05-05 Facilities
Services Gordon J. Burke 02-03-04 Athletics Neil Campbell 02-01-05 Facilities
Services Bill Centrella 06-22-06 Athletics Jeremy Chambers 04/15/08 EHS Lynn Chase 02-02-04 Athletics Randal Collins 06-22-06 Facilities
Services Kay Coots 11-13-03 EHS Art Corliss 04/15/08 Facilities
Services Rose DeBono 05-12-05 Facilities
Services Darin Dehle 02-14-06 Facilities
Services Steve DiNatale 02-02-04 Athletics Jerry Dominy 05-08-96 Facilities
Services Larry Draper 07-22-96 OIMB James Dumas 06-22-06 Facilities
Services Don Elting 06-22-06 EHS Mark Fandrem 04/15/08 Facilities
Services Jim Fleck 01-05-94 Facilities
Services Mark Fortier 02-16-05 Facilities
Services Jeff Fryer 02-22-94 PARS Eric Fullar 06-01-07 Telecom Bowen Garner 06-22-06 Facilities
Services Bill Gerlach 02-16-05 Facilities
Services Jeff Gerot 02-01-05 Facilities
Services Doug Gorder 08-10-04 Facilities
Services Don Graling 08-10-04 Facilities
Services Eric Grape 10-18-05 Facilities
Services Steve Green 02-03-04 Athletics Greg Haider 01-10-01 Facilities
Services Mike Hanneson 02-16-05 Facilities
Services Brad Harrold 06-01-07 Athletics R. (Dan
) Hayes 04/15/08 Facilities
Services Frank Haworth 02-11-03 Facilities
Services George Hecht 10-24-95 Facilities
Services Jim Helton 02-02-04 Athletics Jerry Henry 02-05-99 Facilities
Services Mark Henry 06-01-07 Facilities
Services Tom Hicks 01-05-94 Facilities
Services Cal Hilkey 02-02-94 Telecom
Services Jeff Hite 12-11-02 Information
Services Kenneth Hoffman 06-01-07 Athletics Shawn Holliday 01-17-07 Facilities
Services Jim Horstrup 03-16-00 Law
School Ken Janecek 02-14-06 Facilities
Services Danny Jones 11-14-00 Housing Roger Kerrigan 10-24-95 Facilities
Services Tim King 10-24-95 Facilities
Services Paul Langley 09-12-03 Facilities
Services Ron Lattion 06-06-00 Facilities
Services Janet Lobue 05-12-05 Facilities
Services Brad Lorenz 04/15/08 Facilities
Services Joseph Mailander 10-18-05 Telecom
Services Gary Malone 05-05-05 Facilities
Services Del McGee 05-05-05 Facilities
Services Gordon Melby 04-01-94 Housing James Michaud 02-11-03 Facilities
Services Bill Mirabella 01-12-94 Housing Don Neet 01-12-94 Facilities
Services Patrick Neve 02-03-04 Athletics Cathy Olson 05-12-05 OUS Steve Page 05-05-05 Facilities
Services Steve Pelkey 11-13-03 Facilities
Services Ron Perkins 02-02-04 Athletics Ken Peters 11-14-00 Facilities
Services Dennis Phillips 02-16-05 Facilities
Services Bailey Pope 06-22-06 EHS Jay Sahabdeen 02-01-05 Facilities
Services Rick Schwab 05-05-05 Facilities
Services Dale Smith 01-05-94 Information
Services Del Smith 04/15/08 Facilities
Services Michael Smith 12-11-02 AAA Mo Soleimani 05-05-05 Facilities
Services Maeva Sowles 02-11-03 EHS Bob Springer 01-12-94 Facilities
Services Drew Standridge 04/15/08 Facilities
Services Rick Stanton 09-12-03 Facilities
Services Eric Stephensen 06-01-07 Athletics Denise Stewart 02-14-06 Facilities
Services Neil Stewart 05-05-05 Facilities
Services Ron Stockman 08-10-04 Facilities
Services Larry Stromberg 02-01-05 Facilities
Services Jim Strout 10-18-05 Facilities
Services Ernie Svensson 08-10-04 Facilities
Services Susan Thames 02-16-05 Facilities
Services Richard Thompson 01-29-95 Telecom
Services Mike Timshel 02-16-05 Facilities
Services David Trib 02-16-05 Facilities
Services Dale Vermillion 08-10-04 Facilities
Services Dennis Vosika 06-06-00 Information
Services Steven Wager 05-05-05 Facilities
Services Dave Walker 04-01-94 Housing Dan Wectawski 02-16-05 Facilities
Services Ray Widmar 06-01-07 Athletics Don Williams 01-05-94 Information
Services Kyle Wilson 06-22-06 Facilities
Services Candice Woyak 08-10-04 Facilities
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