Create a safe work procedure for confined space entry

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- (c) prepare a procedure for the removal of a worker who has become injured or incapacitated while in the confined space; and - (d) ensure that the ventilation in the confined space is adequate to maintain safe atmospheric conditions. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s18-6. ## Entry plan - 18-7 (1) If a worker will be required or permitted to enter a hazardous confined space, an employer, in consultation with the committee, shall develop a hazardous confined space entry plan to ensure the health and safety of workers who enter or work in the hazardous confined space. - (2) A hazardous confined space entry plan must be in writing and must include: - (a) the tests or measurements necessary to monitor any oxygen deficiency or enrichment or the presence and hazardous concentration of flammable or explosive substances; - (b) the identification of any other hazards that may be present in the hazardous confined space and may put the health or safety of workers at risk; - (c) the means, if any, of isolating the hazardous confined space; - (d) the means, if any, of ventilating the hazardous confined space; - (e) the procedures to enter, work in and exit from the hazardous confined space safely; - (f) the availability, location and proper use of personal protective equipment; - (g) the rescue procedures to be followed, including the number and duties of personnel and the availability, location and proper use of equipment; - (h) the means to maintain effective communication with a worker who has entered the hazardous confined space; and - (i) the availability, location and proper use of any other equipment that a worker may need to work safely in the hazardous confined space. - (3) An employer shall ensure that the following workers are trained in and implement a hazardous confined space entry plan: - (a) a worker who is required or permitted to enter the hazardous confined space; - (b) a worker who attends a worker in the hazardous confined space pursuant…

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- (d) any requirement for a first aid attendant; - (e) steps to control or mitigate any hazards; and - (f) any situation in which an entry permit system is required. - (3) The employer must make a copy of the report available to the policy committee, if any, and the work place committee or the health and safety representative. - (4) Subject to subsection ( 5 ), the employer must ensure that the report and the list made under subsections ( 2 ) and 11.02 2 ( ) respectively are reviewed by a qualified person at least once every three years. However, if there is reason to believe that the conditions inside a confined space have changed with respect to the last hazard assessment, due to changes to the structure, intended use or immediate surrounding area of the space or due to information about the space regarding a potential new hazard, the employer must ensure that the space is reassessed and treated in accordance with the new findings. - (5) If a confined space has not been entered in the three years preceding the time when the assessment referred to in subsection ( 2 ) should have been carried out and no entry is scheduled, the assessment need not be carried out until it becomes likely that a person will enter the confined space in order to perform work for an employer. SOR/2021-143, s. 1. ## Confined Space Procedures - 11.04 (1) Every employer must - after considering the report made under subsection 11.03 2 ( ) in consultation with the policy committee, or, if there is no policy committee, the work place committee or the health and safety representative - establish procedures, with the date when they are established specified in them, that are to be followed by a person entering, exiting or occupying a confined space assessed under subsection 11.03 1 ( ). - (2) The procedures apply based on whether the confined space is listed as a confined space or a hazardous confined space under sub…

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- 49 (2) An employer must ensure that a worker does not enter a confined space unless adequate precautions are in place to protect a worker from drowning, engulfment or entrapment. - 49 (3) An employer must ensure that any hazardous energy in a restricted space is controlled in accordance with Part 15. AR 191/2021 s49;202/2024 ## Unauthorized entry - 50 An employer must ensure that persons who are not authorized by the employer to enter a confined space or a restricted space are prevented from entering. ## Traffic hazards - 51 An employer must ensure that workers in a confined space or a restricted space are protected from hazards created by traffic in the vicinity of the confined space or restricted space. ## Testing the atmosphere - 52 (1) Before a worker enters a confined space, an employer must ensure that the atmosphere in the confined space is tested by a competent worker to - (a) verify that the oxygen content is between 19.5 percent and 23.0 percent by volume, and - (b) identify the amount of toxic, flammable or explosive substance that may be present. - 52 (2) The employer must ensure that the testing required by subsection (1) is performed using calibrated test instruments appropriate for the atmosphere being tested and the instruments are used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. - 52 (3) The employer must ensure that as often as necessary after the first time a worker enters the confined space, a competent worker - (a) performs the tests specified in subsection (1), and - (b) identifies and records any additional hazards. - 52 (3.1) The employer must ensure that if there is a potential for the atmosphere to change unpredictably after a worker enters the confined space, the atmosphere is continuously monitored in accordance with subsection (2). - 52 (4) If tests identify additional hazards, the employer must deal with the identified hazards in accordance with this Code. - 52 (5) The employer must ensure that the procedures and prac…

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Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations PART XI Confined Spaces Confined Space Identification Sections 11.02-11.03 - (b) it must not be entered without the authorization of the employer. - (4) The employer must keep a record of all confined spaces referred to in subsection ( 2 ) and ensure that it is up-to-date and readily accessible to persons before they enter those spaces. The employer may either keep the record in the work place or keep a centralized record of confined spaces in respect of several work places in one work place. - (5) If it is likely that an employee will enter a confined space that has been determined not to be a hazardous confined space in order to perform work for the employer, the employer must establish procedures with respect to safe entry and exit as well as person-check and emergency response systems to ensure the continued safety of employees. SOR/2021-143, s. 1. ## Hazard Assessment - 11.03 (1) If it is likely that a person will enter a hazardous confined space in order to perform work for an employer, the employer must appoint one or more qualified persons to - (a) carry out an assessment of the hazards to which the person is likely to be exposed in that hazardous confined space or in a hazardous confined space of the class to which it belongs; and - (b) specify the tests that are necessary to determine whether the person is likely to be exposed to any of the hazards identified under paragraph (a). - (2) The employer must ensure that the qualified person or persons record the findings of the assessment in a signed and dated report to the employer that specifies the following: - (a) the protection equipment referred to in part XII that is to be used by every person granted access to the hazardous confined space by the employer; - (b) any insulated protection equipment and tools referred to in Part VIII that a person may n…

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L AO 2-2017 Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (b) Employers must comply with Division 2/J, [redacted phone], Confined Spaces, when they agree to serve as a designated rescue service provider. - (c) Employers that will respond to emergency calls for rescue from confined spaces must: - (A) Train responders to recognize inherent confined space hazards before assigning or attempting any related duties in confined space rescues. - (i) Provide responders with understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for safe performance of confined space rescues. - (ii) Practice a confined space rescue operation at least once every year from a real or simulated confined space. - (B) Responders must be certified in writing to Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Firefighter 1 or equivalent. - (C) Use the Incident Management System (IMS) during confined space rescue incidents that meet the requirements of NFPA 1561 (2008): Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System. - (D) Assess the situation and determine if it qualifies as a confined space incident. - (i) Classify the operation as a rescue or body recovery. - (ii) Assess and control physical hazards related to the incident or rescue. - (iii) Assess atmospheric hazards. - (I) Use calibrated direct-reading instruments to test the atmosphere in confined spaces for oxygen content, flammable gases and vapors, and toxic air contaminates. - (II) When calibrated direct-reading instruments are not available, the Incident Commander must assume the situation is IDLH and ensure that responders who enter are equipped with appropriate respiratory protective equipment that comply with Division 2/I, 1910.134, Respiratory Protection. - (iv) Determine if the space should be ventilated. - (v) Determine the precautions and procedures to follow for safe entry into the space.

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Oregon Administrative Rules Division 2 ## Non-Mandatory Appendix B to [redacted phone] - Potential Confined Space Hazards What follows is a compilation of hazards and conditions which may compromise safe confined space entry and/or rescue procedures. The list is not exhaustive. Specific confined spaces may have hazards unique to that space. All hazards need to be evaluated and eliminated or controlled prior to entry. Consider hazards that may be present initially as well as those that may develop during the course of work. ## Atmospheric hazards: - · Oxygen deficiency - · Oxygen enrichment - · Inert gases used to exclude oxygen (for example, nitrogen, helium, steam, freons, argon, or carbon dioxide) - · Flammable or explosive gases, liquids, vapors, mists, fibers, or dusts - · Toxic dusts, mists, fumes, smoke, vapors, fibers, or gases - · Airborne biological contaminants, including molds, bacteria, viruses and other potential disease-inducing agents Engulfment hazards presence of materials that can capture or surround an -entrant: - · Avalanche of materials - · Surrounding and suffocating - · Trenching cave-ins - · Drowning - · Bridged materials which collapse when stepped on ## Falls from heights Falling objects (tools, structural materials, debris) Harness or lifeline snag points (e.g., agitator blades, piping, screws, etc.) ## Configuration of space: - · Complexity of internal structure - · Inwardly sloping walls or floors - · Tight and/or narrow diameter spaces - entrapment - · Access restricting rescue Ignition sources -examples include: - · Grinding - · Welding, cutting, burning, brazing

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- (ii) a determination of whether more than one person is required to be present outside a confined space during the occupancy of any person, and - (iii) a written rescue procedure; Clause 130(3)(f) replaced: O.I.C. 2000-130, N.S. Reg. 52/2000. - (g) for the protective equipment and emergency equipment to be used by a person who undertakes rescue operations in the event of an accident or other emergency; - (h) for a written procedure for testing the confined space in an adequate manner, at regular intervals and on a continuous basis, if necessary, to ensure the concentration or level of a hazardous substance or physical agent complies with the limits in subsection (8); and - (i) for a means of ventilating the confined space to ensure the removal or dilution of all airborne hazardous substances from the confined space. Subsection 130(3) amended: O.I.C. 2013-65, N.S. Reg. 53/2013. - (4) An employer shall provide to each person entering the confined space and a person who may undertake rescue operations the protective equipment and emergency equipment referred to in this Section. - (5) An employer shall ensure that - (a) a person who enters a confined space is trained at least once every 2 years in accordance with the procedures set out in clause (3)(b); and - (b) a person who undertakes rescue operations is trained at least once every year in accordance with the procedures set out in clause (3)(b). Subsection 130(5) replaced: O.I.C. 2000-130, N.S. Reg. 52/2000. - (6) Every person who enters into, exits from or occupies the confined space shall follow the written procedures and use the protective equipment and emergency equipment as required. - (7) An employer shall review the confined space entry procedure at least once a year and amend it, if necessary. - (8) An employer shall designate a competent person who shall perform the assessment required in clause (3)(a), which shall include \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\…

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- (c) has a limited or restricted means of entry or exit or an internal configuration that could complicate provision of first aid, evacuation, rescue or other emergency response. ( espace clos ) hazardous confined space means a confined space that, when entered, occupied or exited by persons, presents hazards likely to cause injury, illness or other adverse health effects to persons entering, exiting or occupying it because of - (a) its design, construction, location or atmosphere; - (b) the materials or substances in it; or - (c) any other conditions relating to it. ( espace clos dangereux ) hot work means any work where a flame is used or a source of ignition may be produced. ( travail à chaud ) SOR/2021-143, s. 1. ## Confined Space Identification - 11.02 (1) The employer must, in consultation with the work place committee or health and safety representative, - (a) survey the work place in order to determine whether it contains confined spaces that might be entered by persons in order to perform work for the employer; - (b) identify each confined space; and - (c) appoint a qualified person to determine whether a confined space is a hazardous confined space. - (2) The employer must ensure that the qualified person provides them with a list of confined spaces including those identified as hazardous confined spaces. - (3) The employer must ensure that there is a sign or marking at the entrance to each confined space indicating that: - (a) it is a confined space or a hazardous confined space; and - b) n'est ni conçu pour être occupé de façon continue par des personnes, ni destiné à l'être; - c) a des voies d'accès ou de sortie limitées ou restreintes ou une configuration intérieure qui pourraient compliquer la prestation de premiers soins, les évacuations, les sauvetages ou autres interventions d'urgence. ( confined space ) espace clos dangereux Espace clos qui présente de…

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- (2) Despite clause (1)(c), where an electrical room is in a manhole controlled and maintained by an authority, no sign is required. ## Part 12 - Confined Space Entry ## Application and interpretation - 129 (1) In this Part, 'confined space' means an enclosed or partially enclosed space - (a) not designed or intended for regular human occupancy; - (b) with restricted access or exit; and - (c) that is or may become hazardous to a person entering it because of its design, construction, location, atmosphere or the materials or substances in it or other conditions. - (1A) When assessing whether a space is or may become hazardous to a person entering it because of its atmosphere under clause (1)(c), a person must not take into account the protection afforded to a person through the use of personal protective equipment or ventilation. Subsection 127(1A) added: O.I.C. 2013-65, N.S. Reg. 53/2013. - (2 ) Sections 130 to 137 do not apply to - (a) a development heading in an underground mine; and - (b) a firefighter engaged in structural fire-fighting or rescue, if the firefighter has received adequate training for confined space entry and rescue. Clause 129(2)(b) replaced: O.I.C. 2000-130, N.S. Reg. 52/2000. [Note: Section 129 effective November 1, 2000.] ## Assessment and written procedures - 130 (1) An employer shall ensure that no person enters a confined space until the employer has fulfilled the requirements of this Section and a competent person has provided a written certificate, in accordance with Section 131. - (2) Where a workplace includes a confined space, the employer shall ensure that a person who may be required to enter the confined space has the information necessary to identify it as such. - (3) Where at least one confined space has been identified, an employer shall establish a written confined space entry procedure that includes provision \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_…

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## Ventilation and purging - 53 (1) If the atmospheric testing under section 52 identifies that a hazardous atmosphere exists or is likely to exist in a confined space, an employer must ensure that the confined space is ventilated, purged or both before a worker enters the confined space. - 53 (2) If ventilating or purging a confined space is impractical or ineffective in eliminating a hazardous atmosphere, the employer must ensure that a worker who enters the confined space uses personal protective equipment appropriate for the conditions within the confined space. - 53 (3) If mechanical ventilation is needed to maintain a safe atmosphere in a confined space during the work process, an employer must ensure it is provided and operated as needed. - 53 (4) If mechanical ventilation is required to maintain a safe atmosphere in the confined space, the employer must ensure that - (a) the ventilation system incorporates a method of alerting workers to a failure of the system so that workers have sufficient time to safely leave the confined space, and - (b) all workers within the confined space have received training in the evacuation procedures to be used in the event of a ventilation system failure. - 53 (5) All workers must evacuate a confined space or use an alternative means of protection if a ventilation system fails. ## Inerting 54 (1) An employer must ensure that a confined space is inerted if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate an explosive or flammable atmosphere within the confined space through another means. - 54 (2) If a confined space is inerted, an employer must ensure that - (a) every worker entering the confined space is equipped with supplied air respiratory protective equipment that complies with Part 18, - (b) all ignition sources are controlled, and - (c) the atmosphere within the confined space stays inerted while workers are inside. ## Emergency response - 55 (1) An employer must ensure that a worker does not enter or remain in a con…

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- (ii) two-way communication and person check systems, and - (iii) emergency response measures; and - (b) for each hazardous confined space, in addition to the requirements specified in paragraph (a), all risk control measures that would ensure the health and safety of a person in the space and an entry permit system, if required under the report. - (3) If an entry permit system is required, the employer must ensure that it specifies the length of time that each permit is valid, and require that a record be made of - (a) the name of the person entering the confined space; and - (b) the date and time of entry, the anticipated date and time of exit and the actual date and time of exit. SOR/2021-143, s. 1. ## Verification Before Entry in and During Occupancy of Hazardous Confined Space - 11.05 (1) The employer must ensure that no person is granted access to a hazardous confined space unless the employer has first appointed a qualified person to - (a) verify, by means of tests and continuous monitoring, that if the atmosphere inside the hazardous confined space could be of concern, compliance with the following requirements can be achieved during the period of time that the person is in the space: - (i) the concentration of any chemical agent or combination of chemical agents in the hazardous confined space to which the person is likely to be exposed will not exceed - (A) the value referred to in paragraph 10.19 1 ( )(a) for that chemical agent or combination of chemical agents, or - (B) the percentage set out in subsection 10.20 1 ( ), or in subsection 10.20 2 ( ) under the circumstances described in that subsection for that chemical agent or combination of chemical agents, - (ii) the concentration of any airborne hazardous substance, other than a chemical agent, that a person may be exposed to in the hazardous confined - (ii) des systèmes de communication bidirectionnelle et de c…

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## Part 5 Confined Spaces ## Code of practice 44 (1) An employer must have a written code of practice governing the practices and procedures to be followed when workers enter and work in a confined space. - 44 (2) The code of practice must - (a) take into account and apply the requirements of this Part and of section 169, - (b) be maintained and periodically reviewed, and - (c) identify all existing and potential confined space work locations at a work site. - 44 (3) A worker involved in any aspect of a confined space entry must comply with the requirements and procedures in the code of practice. ## Hazard assessment - 45 If a worker will enter a confined space or a restricted space to work, an employer must appoint a competent person to - (a) identify and assess the hazards the worker is likely to be exposed to while in the confined space or restricted space, - (b) specify the type and frequency of inspections and tests necessary to determine the likelihood of worker exposure to any of the identified hazards, - (c) perform the inspections and tests specified, - (d) specify the safety and personal protective equipment required to perform the work, and - (e) identify the personal protective equipment and emergency equipment to be used by a worker who undertakes rescue operations in the event of an accident or other emergency. ## Training - 46 (1) An employer must ensure that a worker assigned duties related to confined space or restricted space entry is trained by a competent person in - (a) recognizing hazards associated with working in confined spaces or restricted spaces, and - (b) performing the worker's duties in a safe and healthy manner. - 46 (2) An employer must keep records of the training given under subsection (1). - 46 (3) An employer must ensure that competence in the following is represented in the workers responding to a confined space or restricted space emergency: - (a) first aid; - (b) the use of appropriate emergency response equipment; - (c…