Confined Space Entry Permit Program Guidelines
This detailed information outlines the essential measures and procedures required for safe entry into confined spaces as per OSHA regulations. It covers topics such as hazard evaluation, equipment provision, entry condition monitoring, attendant roles, rescue procedures, and coordination of entry operations. The program emphasizes the importance of identifying and controlling atmospheric hazards, providing necessary equipment, and maintaining communication throughout the entry process to ensure worker safety.
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OSHA 2264 PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY Confined Space Permit Program 8
1910.146 (d ) PRCS PROGRAM 1. Implement measures to prevent unauthorized entry 2. Identify & evaluate hazards before employees enter 3. Develop & implement means, procedures, and practices for safe entry, including Specify acceptable entry conditions Provide entrants opportunity to review data Isolate the space Purge, inert, flush, ventilate to control atmospheric hazards Monitor throughout work task to maintain acceptable conditions March 17, 2025 Slide 2
1910.146 (d ) PRCS PROGRAM 4. Provide the following equipment: Testing & monitoring equipment Ventilation equipment Communication PPE Lighting Barriers & shields Ladders, etc. Emergency & rescue equipment Any other equipment to ensure safe entry into and rescue from PRCS March 17, 2025 Slide 3
1910.146 (d ) PRCS PROGRAM 5. Evaluate conditions during entry operations: Before entry is authorized As necessary during operations O2, combustible gases, toxics (in that order) Entrants can see data Re-evaluate permit space if entrant or authorized representative requests it Entrants can see re-evaluation data March 17, 2025 Slide 4
1910.146 (d ) PRCS PROGRAM 6. Provide at least one attendant outside the permit space 7. If multiple spaces are to be monitored by one attendant, include in the permit program the means & procedures to enable the attendant to respond to an emergency affecting one or more of the spaces being monitored w/out distracting from attendant s primary responsibilities 8. Designate persons to have active roles (entrant, attendant, entry supervisor) & appropriate training March 17, 2025 Slide 5
1910.146 (d ) PRCS PROGRAM 9. Develop & implement procedures for summoning rescue & emergency services & to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the space 10. Develop & implement a system for preparation, issuance, use & cancellation of entry permits as required 11. Develop & implement procedures to coordinate entry operations when employees of more than one employer are working simultaneously in a Permit space March 17, 2025 Slide 6
1910.146 (d ) PRCS PROGRAM 12. Develop & implement procedures (such as closing off a permit space & canceling the permit) necessary for concluding the entry after operation are completed 13. Review entry operations when the employer has reason to believe that measures taken under the PRCS program may not protect employees and revise program to correct deficiencies before subsequent entries are made 14. Review the program within 1 year after each entry and revise as necessary to ensure participating employees are protected from PRCS hazards March 17, 2025 Slide 7
QUESTIONS ??? March 17, 2025 Slide 8
