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Procedure <br /> The following procedure will be employed by either the Health and Safety Officer or the On Site <br /> Supervisor in the case of a required confined space entry: <br /> ' 1. The atmosphere of the space will be tested for oxygen and toxic combustible levels of <br /> gases or vapors, using appropriately calibrated equipment. <br /> 2. If the oxygen content is less than 19.5%, supplied air respirators will be worn. <br /> ' 3. If toxic levels of chemicals are present, appropriate respiratory protection will be selected. <br /> (See Section F, 'Respirator Program"). <br /> ' 4. If combustible gases are above 10% of the Lower Explosion Limit, entry will be delayed <br /> until the value is reached. <br /> ' 5. Forced ventilation will be used to lower toxic or combustible levels, but only after <br /> determining that such a practice does not require other authorization. (i.e.,EPA, OSHA, <br /> local, etc.). <br /> 6. If the confined space is unsafe to enter, it should be marked as "Unsafe to Enter", until the <br /> ' condition is removed. <br /> 7. Lock-out block, and/or deactivation of all mechanical, electrical, liquid, or gas systems <br /> near or in the confined space, will be done as necessary. <br /> ' 8. A standby person will have the same protection equipment as the person inside the space. <br /> 9. A standby person will serve as a "buddy' to each worker inside a confined space, and will <br /> ' observe and/or communicate with the confined worker on a routine basis. <br /> 10. The "buddy" will never enter the confined space until a third or replacement person <br /> ' assumes his/her duties of observation and communication. <br /> It is absolutely necessary that the Health and Safety Officer sign a form which permits this entry. <br /> ' This form follows this procedure. <br /> ' 25 <br />