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Confined Space Update for 29 CFR 1926.1200

Confined Space Update for 29 CFR 1926.1200

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The purpose of the Confined Space Program is to protect workers entering confined spaces to perform maintenance, cleaning, or other types of work. The Program provides information and guidelines for working with all classifications of confined spaces.

Program elements:

  • Identifies and classifies the known confined spaces at the Institute and discusses the reclassification of areas.

  • Identifies the necessary components for entry into confined spaces including monitoring and equipment which may be required.

  • Identifies rescue and emergency procedures of confined spaces and the    responsibilities of authorized employees in such instances.

  • Identifies the Institute Permit System including preparation, use, and cancellation of permits. The Permit System includes outside contractors.

  • Provides training to employees involved with confined space work and identifies their duties.

  • Provides for a review of individual operations involving confined spaces and an annual program review.

There are 5 key differences in the new subpart AA 1200 construction rule, and several areas where OSHA has clarified existing requirements. The five new requirements include:

1.     More detailed provisions requiring coordinated activities when there are multiple employers at the worksite. An example would be a generator running near the entrance of a confined space causing a buildup of carbon monoxide within the space.

2.     Requiring a competent person to evaluate the work site and identify confined spaces, including permit spaces.

3.     Requiring continuous atmospheric monitoring whenever possible.

4.     Requiring continuous monitoring of engulfment hazards. For example, when workers are performing work in a storm sewer, a storm upstream from the workers could cause flash flooding. An electronic sensor or observer posted upstream from the work site could alert workers in the space at the first sign of the hazard, giving the workers time to evacuate the space safely.

5.     Allowing for the suspension of a permit, instead of cancellation, in the event of changes from the entry conditions list on the permit or an unexpected event requiring evacuation of the space.

In addition, OSHA has added provisions to the new rule that clarifies existing requirements in the General Industry standard. These include:

1.     Requiring that employers who direct workers to enter a space without using a complete permit system prevent workers’ exposure to physical hazards through elimination of the hazard or isolation methods such as lockout/tagout.

2.     Requiring that employers who are relying on local emergency services for emergency services arrange for responders to give the employer advance notice if they will be unable to respond for a period of time (because they are responding to another emergency, attending department-wide training, etc.).

3.     Requiring employers to provide training in a language and vocabulary that the worker understands.

Instructor: Ron Witt, Catamount Consulting

Ron Witt has been involved with safety and safety training for over 25 years. His work experience includes mining and construction and general industry; 12 years working in surface mining, 13 years working for a large Mid-Atlantic Construction company as their Safety Management expert. As a safety professional Ron has provided a wide variety of training and consulting solutions to industry as well as being a speaker at many mining and construction safety seminars and conferences. As a past instructor for both Penn State and Drexel University, currently working with Lehigh- Carbon Community College, he is the owner of Catamount Ron Witt LLC.  Ron is a Certified MSHA Instructor, Master OSHA Instructor, ATSSA work zone Instructor. Ron is also an instructor for the Rigging Institute providing expertise in rigging, signaling and crane safety. Ron holds certifications from the NCCCO for both certified signal person and rigger.

Funding Provided By: New York State Occupational Safety and  Health Hazard Abatement
Board through the OSH T+E Fund

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  • Certificate of Achievement will be given to attendees for each class completed (except for OSHA 40, 10 & 8 hour classes).

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