VIII. TRAINING Employees working with Permit-Required Confined Spaces must receive training before they are first assigned to duties in Permit Spaces. EH&S will provide training to employees working as attendants, authorized entrants, and entry supervisors for safe performance of assigned duties in confined space areas. Trainees must demonstrate proficiency of the tasks required before the training is complete. Training is not required of employees entering Non-Permit areas; however, online training is available from EH&S to make employees aware of potential hazards. Topics covered by the training include: Confined space regulations and definitions Confined space entry hazards Entry and exit procedures Air monitoring and responsibilities for confined space entry Permits Safety equipment use Identification of potential hazards, e.g., chemical or physical Introducing hazards, e.g., hot work, painting, etc. Communication Respirators and PPE Ventilation/purging Emergency procedures and rescue services FREQUENCY Affected employees must receive training before the first assignment of work in permit required confined spaces. Employees receive periodic refresher training and additional training anytime there is a change in assignment, operation, or procedures. DOCUMENTATION All confined space training will be documented with the date of training and a listing of trainees. IX. DUTIES There are three different active roles in the performance of permitted confined space entry operations: Entrants, Attendants, and Entry Supervisors. ENTRANTS Entrants are employees authorized to enter a Permit-Required Confined Space. Entrants must: Know the hazards that they may encounter during entry. Properly use equipment described the section. • “Equipment”
VIII. TRAINING Employees working with Permit-Required Confined Spaces must receive training before they are first assigned to duties in Permit Spaces. EH&S will provide training to employees working as attendants, authorized entrants, and entry supervisors for safe performance of assigned duties in confined space areas. Trainees must demonstrate proficiency of the tasks required before the training is complete. Training is not required of employees entering Non-Permit areas; however, online training is available from EH&S to make employees aware of potential hazards. Topics covered by the training include: Confined space regulations and definitions Confined space entry hazards Entry and exit procedures Air monitoring and responsibilities for confined space entry Permits Safety equipment use Identification of potential hazards, e.g., chemical or physical Introducing hazards, e.g., hot work, painting, etc. Communication Respirators and PPE Ventilation/purging Emergency procedures and rescue services FREQUENCY Affected employees must receive training before the first assignment of work in permit required confined spaces. Employees receive periodic refresher training and additional training anytime there is a change in assignment, operation, or procedures. DOCUMENTATION All confined space training will be documented with the date of training and a listing of trainees. IX. DUTIES There are three different active roles in the performance of permitted confined space entry operations: Entrants, Attendants, and Entry Supervisors. ENTRANTS Entrants are employees authorized to enter a Permit-Required Confined Space. Entrants must: Know the hazards that they may encounter during entry. • Properly use equipment described the “Equipment” section.
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