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7. RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR ENTRY
INTO MANHOLES AND OTHER CONFINED SPACES.
A. COMPLETE THE PROPER CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT.
B. EQUIP YOURSELF WITH THE NECESSARY SAFETY EQUIPMENT
for entrance into the manhole or conned space. This may include, but
not be limited to, the following recommended equipment:
a. Safety Hat.
b. Safety Glasses.
c. Respirator With Self Contained Air Source.
d. Safety Harness, Cables and Safety Winching System.
e. Safety Shoes or Boots.
f. Protective Gloves.
g. Ear Protection.
h. Hazardous Gas Detector and Oxygen Monitor.
i. Conned Space Ventilation Equipment.
j. Protective Clothing.
k. Safety Ladders.
l. Any Other Recommended or Required Equipment.
C. ENSURE THAT EQUIPMENT MEETS OR EXCEEDS MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS of all applicable regulatory guidelines. All equipment
should be properly maintained, stored, calibrated (if necessary) and
inspected prior to each use, in compliance with applicable regulations
and equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.
D. THOROUGHLY CHECK FOR HAZARDOUS GASSES AND PROPER
OXYGEN LEVELS
(oxygen 20% minimum) at all levels before entering
a conned space. Continuously monitor these levels when workers are
in a conned space.
E. VENTILATE CONFINED SPACE
before entry and continuously ventilate
when anyone is in the conned space.
F. USE PROPER RETRIEVAL EQUIPMENT AND CO-WORKER
ASSISTANCE. All personnel must be properly trained in the safety
requirements for access to conned spaces.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER OR OBSERVE ANY CONDITIONS THAT ARE
NOT EXPLAINED HERE OR ARE NOT FULLY UNDERSTOOD BY
YOU, NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR OR SAFETY DIRECTOR BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
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