Access and Egress Procedures LD-16 Door Operator - Modernization
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Access and Egress Procedures
(continued)
Safety Precautions Before Entering a Pit (continued)
• If notified by the building owner or representative that the pit and/or hoist-
way has been classified as a Permit Required Confined Space (this notifica-
tion could be verbal or the pit/hoistway may be labeled), contact the
appropriate person for authorization. In either case, do not enter the pit/
hoistway until authorization is received.
Safety Precautions When Working In Pits
• Before entering a pit, test and verify the door lock circuit and stop switch
circuit.
• Ensure that all portable lights and tools are connected through a ground
fault (GFCI).
• Take care to protect all lighting from damage.
• DO NOT work in a pit with standing water.
• Before climbing, always examine shoes for fluid/grease.
• Use both hands when working with ladders and also when accessing and
egressing a pit.
• Be aware of moving equipment (e.g., pump, motors, belts, and sheaves),
and ensure that clothing and hands cannot get caught in them.
• Avoid smoking or the use of open flames in the pit.
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