SAFTENG Members can get a sneak peek at our presentation before Wednesday. Come and see Jonathan and I present our Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions or to just say Hi and catch up.
Misconception #1 1910.146 applies ONLY to General Industry workplaces and 1926.1201-.1213 applies ONLY to Construction worksites
Misconception #2 Anyone can evaluate a CS to determine if it is a PRCS
Misconception #3 Once a CS has been determined to be a PRCS, it may only be entered using an “Entry Permit”
Misconception #4 OSHA allows for single valve isolation on lines/pipes/hoses/tubing going to and exiting a PRCS
Misconception #5 A PRCS atmosphere that is measuring 19.8% Oxygen on a calibrated direct-reading monitor is safe for entry
Misconception #6 OSHA requires that Oxygen be checked first when sampling an atmosphere inside a PRCS because Oxygen Deficiency is the leading cause of deaths inside PRCSs
Misconception #7 My calibrated direct reading instrument is showing 8% LEL so its safe to enter the space (NOTE: 1910.146 and 1926.1202 define 10% of the LEL as a HAZ ATM)
Misconception #8 EACH entry into a PRCS that is done using the “Permit System” (i.e. 146(d)-(k)) REQUIRES the entry supervisor to VERIFY the rescue service is available AND the means to summon them is operable
Misconception #9 When I have “non-entry rescue” set up, there is no need to have a rescue team “available”
Misconception #10 If I take off two (2) or more 48” diameter manway covers, this allows for “multiple egress routes” and thus I no longer have a CS, much less a PRCS
