JHA for confined space entry into a trench under Alberta legislation
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The question, as asked: jha for confined space entry into trench based on alberta legislation
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Published by SALUSWhen a worker is required to enter a confined space or a restricted space to work, the employer is required to appoint a competent person to perform a hazard assessment. The hazard assessment must include:
- Identifying and assessing the hazards the worker is likely to be exposed to while in the confined space or restricted space.
- Specifying the type and frequency of inspections and tests necessary to determine the likelihood of worker exposure to any of the identified hazards.
- Performing the inspections and tests specified.
- Specifying the safety and personal protective equipment required to perform the work.
- Identifying 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. [1]
Sources used for this answer
[1] Occupational Health and Safety Code (Alberta Regulation 191/2021)
Page 65
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# OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE (cont.) ## Controlling mould exposure (cont.) Section 44 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE Part 5 AR 191/2021 # 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…
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