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Office of Environmental Health & Safety CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM Schulman Institute of Technology Prepared by: Jacob Campbell May 17, 2013, Office of Environmental Health & Safety Table of Contents

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How to fill out confined space program:

1. Identify potential confined spaces: Start by identifying all confined spaces within your workplace. This may include tanks, silos, sewers, vaults, and other enclosed or partially enclosed spaces.
2. Assess the hazards: Once you have identified the confined spaces, assess the potential hazards that may be present. This can include oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, flammable substances, engulfment hazards, or physical dangers such as falls or electrical hazards.
3. Develop control measures: Based on the identified hazards, develop control measures to eliminate or minimize them. This may involve implementing proper ventilation, ensuring proper entry and exit procedures, providing appropriate personal protective equipment, or implementing lockout/tagout procedures.
4. Create an entry permit system: Establish a permit system that outlines the steps and requirements for entering confined spaces. This may include obtaining authorization, completing pre-entry checks, and ensuring proper communication and rescue procedures are in place.
5. Train employees: Provide comprehensive training to all employees involved in confined space activities. This should cover the specific hazards, control measures, entry procedures, emergency response protocols, and the proper use of equipment.
6. Regularly review and update: Confined space programs should not be static documents. Regularly review and update your program to ensure it remains effective and relevant. This may include conducting periodic inspections, reviewing incident reports, and staying up-to-date with applicable regulations and industry best practices.

Who needs confined space program:

1. Industries with confined spaces: Industries that commonly have confined spaces include construction, manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas, maritime, and agriculture. Any workplace that has enclosed or partially enclosed spaces where employees may have limited entry or exit capabilities may need a confined space program.
2. Employers and supervisors: It is the responsibility of employers and supervisors to ensure the safety and well-being of their employees. Implementing a confined space program helps to meet this responsibility by identifying and addressing potential hazards in confined spaces.
3. Employees working in confined spaces: Employees who are required to work in confined spaces need a confined space program to ensure they are aware of the hazards, have the required knowledge and training, and can follow the established procedures to work safely in such environments.

In conclusion, filling out a confined space program involves identifying potential spaces, assessing hazards, developing control measures, creating an entry permit system, training employees, and regularly reviewing and updating the program. This program is necessary for industries with confined spaces, employers and supervisors, and employees who work in such spaces.

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What is confined space program?

A confined space program is a set of procedures and protocols designed to protect workers who enter confined spaces during work activities.

Who is required to file confined space program?

Employers who have workers that are required to enter confined spaces as part of their job duties are required to file a confined space program.

How to fill out confined space program?

To fill out a confined space program, employers must identify all confined spaces in the workplace, assess the risks associated with each space, implement control measures to mitigate risks, and train workers on safe entry procedures.

What is the purpose of confined space program?

The purpose of a confined space program is to ensure the safety of workers who enter confined spaces by identifying hazards, implementing control measures, and providing training on safe entry procedures.

What information must be reported on confined space program?

Confined space programs must include information on the identification of confined spaces, hazard assessments, control measures, worker training, and emergency response procedures.

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