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Training Session
Boiler, Furnace
Pipeline, Pit, Pumping Station
Chest Vessel, Storage Tanks
Septic Tank, Storage Tank,
Manhole, Trenches,
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Limited Access
Toxic Materials
<19.5% or >23.5%
oxygen concentration
Combustibles
Methane
Hydrogen
Acetylene
Propane
Gasoline fumes
Carbon Monoxide
Hydrogen Sulfide
Welding fumes
Corrosives
Electricity
Physical Hazards
Temperature Extremes
Falling objects
What is Air?
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Flammable Atmospheres
2 Critical Factors:
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Methane (CH4)
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Toxic Atmospheres
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Carbon Monoxide
Effect
Permissible Exposure Level
Slight headache, discomfort
Headache, discomfort
Confusion, nausea, headache
Tendency to stagger
Slight heart palpitation
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Unconsciousness
Time
8 Hours
3 Hours
1 Hour
2 Hours
1 1/2 Hours
30 Min.
30 Min.
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Fire/explosion
Noise
Heat
Psychological
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Temperature Extremes
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Engulfment Hazards
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Engulfment
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Other Hazards
Noise
Falling Objects
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Other Hazards
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Oxygen
Toxic atmospheres
Flammable atmospheres
NO ENTRY!
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Ventilation
Forced ventilation is required when:
Testing indicates a hazardous
atmosphere out of acceptable range
Theres a potential for atmospheric
conditions to move out of acceptable range
The work can cause a hazardous
atmosphere, such as welding, cutting,
painting, chemical cleaning, etc....
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Equipment Requirements
Equipment needed should be selected on a case by
case basis
Written procedures will identify minimum
equipment requirements
The permit includes a checklist for equipment
Equipment training session goes into detail
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