Confined Space Entry Permit

Confined Space Entry Permit

 

Confined space entry permit / vessel entry permit  Description :

A confined space is any enclosed  space having restricted access and ingress &  limited entry or exit.

A Confined Space Entry Permit is an official document used to authorize and control the entry and work activities in confined spaces, ensuring that all necessary safety precautions are in place and adhered to. This permit system is part of a comprehensive confined space entry program designed to protect workers from the unique hazards associated with confined spaces.

Under section 36 (2) / (3)  of factories act 1948, no person in any factories shall enter or be permitted to entry any confined space.

 

Any enclosed space having restricted access and ingress and it include bin, tanks, tunnels, sewers, boilers, utilities and communication vaults or chamber, pipelines, pits, vessels, ventilation or exhaust ducts and open top space more than 4 feet in depth is called confined space.

29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-Required Confined Spaces) Outlines the requirements for a comprehensive confined space entry program, including the provision of rescue and emergency services.

29 CFR 1926 Subpart M (Fall Protection) Includes requirements for fall protection systems that may be relevant when using tripods and retrieval systems.

 

Equipment under related definition of confined space :

Storage tank

Tower ( Distillation column, scrubber, evaporator )

Tunnel

Furnaces

Drums

Pit

Silos

Hopper

Underground tank

Ground / underground pit > 4 feet

 

Confined space hazard / vessel entry hazard :

Oxygen deficiency

presence of toxic / flammable gas

corrosive chemical

ingress of toxic / flammable gas or chemical

liberation of toxic gas during carrying our the job

falling of a person

falling of a object

striking of body

hit to head

electrical shock

starting of electrically operated equipment

contact with hot surface

fire hazard

 

Confined space injuries are involved :

Asphyxia (lack of O2)  result is – unconscious, death

Intoxication Due to toxic gas release

Burn ( hot surface/ cold surface)

Electrical shock

Physical injuries

 

 Confined space entry /vessel entry permit use In personal protective equipment are required :

Airline respirator

gas cartridge mask

full body harness

PVC suit

face shield

goggles

safety hand gloves  example -rubber, cotton, lather

helmet

safety shoes

rubber shoes

welding suit

fire retardant suit

other

 

 

confined space entry permit checklist / form & confined space permit checklist / vessel entry permit checklist : 

 

Part A: General Information / to be filled by originator /  Executing dept :

• Permit Number :  ____________
• Location of Confined Space / plant & site location :  ____________
• Description  & nature of work :  ____________
• Name of the agency involved :  ____________
• Validity :  From :  ________hrs  to  ________     Date :  ______

 

Part B : Hazard assessment and pre-work safety measure :

B1 : To be checked  by concerned plant / dept :

□ Equipment  □ Tank earlier used for  (mentioned last material ) :   ____________

Hazard Associate with last content : □Flammable  □Corrosive □Toxic □Oxidizing □Water reactive □Irritant □Other

Expected hazard : □Toxic gas release □Fall in depth □Fire □ Explosion □Chemical exposure □Contact with moving part □Asphyxiation □Burn due to high temperature □Burn due to low temperature □Electrical hazard □Hydraulic □Poor lighting □Poor ventilation □Other

Inter-related permit used no:    01)________    02)________    03)________

Precaution :

1.Has □Equipment □tank been depressurized, empty, cleaned, washed and cooled to room temperature ?

2. Have all pipelines connected to the □equipment □tank been effectively □ Disconnected □isolated  □blinded ? PI&D  No : _____

3. All instrument connected to □equipment □pipeline have been □isolated □tagged ?

4. Has 24 volt portable lamp been provide for proper lighting inside the □equipment □tank ?

5. Has agitator push button trial been taken for ensuring of not working of agitator ?

6. Has fresh air supply line been provided inside the □equipment □tank ?

7. Has manhole cover of the □equipment □tank been kept open ?

8.Is rescuer harness with lifeline at hand  ( secured rope ladder inside the □equipment □tank )

9. Has verification of nitrogen line physically disconnection from confined space / vessel done ?

10. I have been assign the responsibility of stand by observer / rescuer  and been given necessary instruction / training :

Name ______      Sign ______        Date ______        Time ______

11. Have A following PPE been provide ?

□Airline respirator □gas cartridge mask  □full body harness  □PVC suit  □face shield  □goggles  □safety hand  □gloves  (rubber, cotton, lather)  □helmet  □safety shoes  □rubber shoes □welding suit  □fire retardant suit

12. Isolation : □equipment  □machine ______  has been isolated through LOTO  tag no ______

WS / Shift In-charge : Name ______      Sign ______        Date ______        Time ______

This certifies that i have consulted all relevant dept / personal discussed the scope of work  inspected the preparatory work and the work area covered by this permit, i therefor confirm that the work can be carried out.

HOD :  Name ______      Sign ______        Date ______        Time ______

Note : In case of emergency siren stop work and bring job to safe mode immediately and follow on-site emergency plan

 

B2 : To be check by □ Originator □Executing dept :

13. Have provisions made by concern □plant □department been checked & found acceptable for the work ?

14. Are entrants got training on hazard and safe working practices of confined space entry ?

15. Are the person entering in the confined space physically fit for job & have been instructed ?

01)name : _________     Sign : _________       02) name : _________     Sign : _________

I have personally checked the above arrangement and  found correct  :

□HOD  □Section Head  □Engineer  :Name ______      Sign ______        Date ______        Time ______

 

B3 : To be checked safety dept :

16. Have provisions made by concern □plant □dept & □originator □executing dept been checked & found acceptable for the work ?

17. Is oxygen content inside the □equipment □tank found above 19.5% ?

Oxygen : __________     time of checking : __________

18. Is □equipment □tank checked for absence of toxic gas ?

Name of toxic gas : ________    time of checking : ________

19. Have  □equipment □work area been checked for absence of solvents & flammable vapors ?

LEL : _______%_    time of checking : ________

20. I have personally checked the above arrangements and found correct and pre-entry testing is performed before entry

□Lead -workplace safety □Zone in-charge  □Head  :Name ______      Sign ______        Date ______        Time ______

 

B4:Remarks____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

B5 :Special Check : Check in every hour

Monitoring Parameter

O2 % 19.5% to 23%

LEL %

Toxic Gas (PPM)

DATE

Time

place

Value

Sign

Time

place

Value

Sign

Time

place

Value

Sign

 

C. Permit Extention : All the permit conditions have been checked and the permit is renewed

Date	From (hrs)	To (hrs)	Name& sign of shift  in-charge	Name & Sign section head of concerned  Plant	Name & sign of section head / HOD Of executing dept	Name & Sign of safety dept
						O2 % : LEL% : Toxic : Name : _____ Sign : _____
						O2 % : LEL% : Toxic : Name : _____ Sign : _____

 

 

D. Post-work safety measures  :

D1. Electrical Re-energization :

□ equipment □machine no _____ has been re-energized through LOTO no _____

Shift in-charge (plant) :  Name ______      Sign ______        Date ______        Time ______

 

D2. Completion of work : 

Handed over by	Taken over by
□ All tools removed, equipment inspected and declared ok □ All guard placed back □ General housekeeping in area done, if applicable Remarks:_____________________________ Sign : _____   Name : _____   Dept : _____ Date : _____    Time : _____	□ All tools removed, equipment inspected and found ok □ All guard placed back and found ok □ General housekeeping in area done, if applicable □ Safety measure taken through other permit have been lifted, if applicable   Remarks:________________________________ Sign : _____   Name : _____      Dept : _____ Date : _____    Time : _____

Responsibility of stand by Observer : 

Note 01 :

• Observer will maintain an accurate according of all entrants to the space at all time.
• Observer will be knowledgeable of and will be able to recognize potential confined space hazards and monitor activities inside and outside the space determine if it is safe for entrants to remain in the space.
• Methods of communication will be established so that the attendants can maintain effective and continuous contact with individuals during entry, and order individuals in the confined space to immediately evacuate for any of the following reasons.

              » The Observer observes a condition, which is not allowed in the entry permit.

              » The Observer detects behavioral effects of hazard exposure.

              » The Observer detects a situation outside the space, which could endanger the entrants.

              » The Observer detects an uncontrollable hazard within the permit space.

• The Observer must not leave to focus attention elsewhere.
• Each Observer will be knowledgeable of the site emergency procedures, including notifying of an emergency and sounding the plant alarm systems, which will summon rescue and other emergency services as soon as a determination is made that entrants of a permit space need to escape.
• The Observer will keep all un-authorized personnel away from the confined entry space.
• The Observer will not be authorized to enter the confined space to initiate a rescue, but must have knowledge of action to be taken to ensure the protection from hazards outside the entry space during an emergency involving the space.

 

Note 02 :

• Hot Work Permit is to be followed in case of hot work at the confined space.
• Isolation of confined space by simply closing of isolation valves shall not be accepted for man entry purpose.
• Oxygen shall not be used to ventilate the confined space.
• Process air (Instrument air) shall not be used, in confined space for ventilation.
• Provide caution board that confined space entry is in progress. a cancellation of the permit.
• Violation of any of the above precaution will be treated as a cancellation of the permit.
• This permit is not valid in case of emergency. In that case, stop the work in safe mode and follow onsite emergency plan.
• The First issue of permit is to be in duplicate, 1″ copy should be with executing department for display at work site while 2 copy is that of safety dept.. Whenever renewal is required, authorization is to be taken in 1″ copy.
• After completion of the work, 1″ copy of permit is to be given to safety dept by Executing Dept.

 

 

Instructions for Completing the Confined Space Entry Permit:

• Identify the confined space and provide a detailed description.

• List all authorized personnel, including entry supervisors, attendants, and authorized entrants.

• Identify potential hazards within the confined space and the control measures to be implemented.

• Perform atmospheric testing before entry and periodically during the work. Record all readings.

• Ensure communication methods between entrants and attendants are clearly defined and operational.

• Provide details of rescue and emergency services available, including contact information and location of rescue equipment.

• Specify the permit duration, including the start and end times.

• Upon completion of work, verify that the space is secured and the permit is properly closed by the entry supervisor.

 

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Q & A :

01. What is the definition of a confined space ?

Ans.  A confined space is any enclosed  space having restricted access and ingress &  limited entry or exit.

 

02. how many injuries are involve in confined space ?

Ans. Asphyxia (lack of O2)  result is – unconscious, death, Intoxication Due to toxic gas release, Burn ( hot surface/ cold surface), Electrical shock, Physical injuries

 

03. What are the symptoms of oxygen deficiency ?

Ans. unconscious, death, Headache, Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (dyspnea), Rapid heart rate (tachycardia), Coughing, Wheezing, Confusion, Bluish color in skin, fingernails and lips (cyanosis).

 

 

04. What is the purpose of a confined space entry permit?

Ans.  Physical inspection, maintenance

 

05. How many type hazard involve in confined space entry ?

Ans. Oxygen deficiency, presence of toxic / flammable gas, corrosive chemical, ingress of toxic / flammable gas or chemical liberation of toxic gas, falling of a person, falling of a object, striking of body, hit to head, electrical shock, starting of electrically operated equipment, Burn due to high temperature, Burn due to cold temperature, fire hazard, Explosion, Chemical Exposure.