Confined Space

Exposure to a hazardous environment in a confined space.         

Atmospheric Monitoring

Can I determine whether the gas monitoring equipment was calibrated?

Was a bump test completed on the monitor before use at this confined space?

Was the confined space atmosphere been tested?

Is gas testing being performed throughout the job covered under the permit and are results within the defined safe range on the confined space entry permit?

Do I know the hazardous substances that I may be exposed to in the Confined Space and the potential health effect of exposure to these substances?

Am I aware of the conditions that would trigger an evacuation of the confined space?

Is the area outside or adjacent to the space free of conditions that could affect safe entry?

Is ventilation provided (per assessment and/or permit)?

Entry Permit Execution

Is the Confined Space Entry Permit complete and have I read and signed it?

Do I know the risks for the Confined Space?

Has the team reviewed the rescue plan for this task? Does everyone know and understand the plan?

Is the rescue plan appropriate and are all necessary tools and equipment available?

Are all entry and exit points to the Confined Space controlled by an attendant or barricading?

Energy Isolation/LOTOTO

Have all energy sources been identified, isolated and de-energized?

Have locks, tags and other isolation devices been installed so they cannot be bypassed or defeated?

Has the "try out/test out" step been completed?

Has "0 Energy" been verified?

Have all required employees locked out ?

Have all isolation points been accounted for?

Have all visible and concealed utilities been identified using utility location procedures?