CONFINED_SPACE_ENTRY_PERMIT_EXAMPLE.pdf

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT

Confined Space Location/Description/ID Number Date:

Purpose of Entry

Time In: ______________ Permit Canceled Time: _____________________________________

Time Out: ____________ Reason Permit Canceled: ___________________________________

Supervisor: ___________________________________________________________________________

Rescue and Emergency Services-

Hazards of Confined

Space

Yes No Special Requirements Yes No

Oxygen deficiency Hot Work Permit Required

Combustible gas/vapor Lockout/Tagout

Combustible dust Lines broken, capped, or blanked

Carbon Monoxide Purge-flush and vent

Hydrogen Sulfide Secure Area-Post and Flag

Toxic gas/vapor Ventilation

Toxic fumes Other- List:

Skin- chemical hazards Special Equipment

Electrical hazard Breathing apparatus- respirator

Mechanical hazard Escape harness required

Engulfment hazard Tripod emergency escape unit

Entrapment hazard Lifelines

Thermal hazard Lighting (explosive proof/low voltage)

Slip or fall hazard PPE- goggles, gloves, clothing, etc.

Fire Extinguisher

Communication Procedures:

DO NOT ENTER IF PERMISSABLE ENTRY

LEVELS ARE EXCEEDED

Test Start and Stop Time:

Start Stop

Permissable Entry Level

% of Oxygen 19.5 % to 23.5 %

% of LEL Less than 10%

Carbon Monoxide 35 PPM (8 hr.)

Hydrogen Sulfide 10 PPM (8 hr.)

Other

Name(s) or Person(s) testing: ________________________________________________

Test Instrument(s) used- Include Name, Model, Serial Number and Date Last Calibrated:

CFM-Ventilation Size-Cubic Feet Pre Entry Time Central Notified

Before Entrance

Time Notified:

Central Notified

After Entrance

Time Notified:

ATTACHMENT C - CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT EXAMPLE

Authorized Entrants Authorized Attendants

PERMIT AUTHORIZATION

I Certify that all actions and conditions necessary for safe entry have been performed.

Name-Print:

Signature:

Date:

Time:

Entry Procedure Checklist: Complete the following steps before, during, and after a confined space entry:

Step 1

Obtain a Permit-Confined Space Entry Form from Program Coordinator.

Step 2

Notify Supervisor before the Confined Space Entry

Step 3

Verify Confined Space Meter has been calibrated and is in working order

Step 4

Complete the top portion of the Permit-Confined Space Entry Form

Step 5

Ensure all rescue equipment (e.g. tripod, body-belt, lanyard) is in place prior to entry

Step 6

Monitor the confined space with the MSA 4-Gas Detector prior to entry. The entrant and attendant should sign the permit authorization section on the bottom of the permit to ensure all actions and conditions necessary for safe entry have been performed.

Step 7

Employee entering the confined space should wear the 4-Gas Detector after the pre-atmosphere test. The employee should also have a full body harness and lanyard attached to the rescue tripod. Employee shall have a radio and any other necessary personal protective equipment.

Step 8

Employee can enter the confined once Step 7 is completed. The entrant and attendant should complete the Hazards of Confined Spaces and Special Requirements Section of the Permit-Confined Space Entry

Form once the employee is within the confined space. The entrant should also gather the % Oxygen, %

Explosive Gases, Carbon Monoxide, and Hydrogen Sulfide readings and communicate them to the attendant to place on the Permit Form.

Step 9

The attendant should maintain constant communication with the entrant until the entrant has exited the confined space.

Step 10

The attendant should contact Supervisor once the entrant has exited the confined space.

Step 11

The Permit-Confined Space Entry Form should be given to program coordinator, to file in the Confined

Space Records.