Permit Required Confined Spaces

When we make a confined space a Permit-Required Confined Space

I have written about the differences between a CS vs. PRCS many times, but one situation that we must NEVER loose sight of is that many PRCS today are caused by the work taking place within them and NOT the normal PRCS hazards.  What do I mean by this?  The entry supervisor checks the atmosphere…...

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Firday follies – Confined Spaces

JZ and I got our ASSP Safety2019! reviews today, as well as the recorded sessions were made available last night.  Some of those who sent me a not so nicely worded e-mail after the conference have since relistened to the session and a couple of them actually apologized.  Although not all have decided I am…...

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Evaluating your Confined Spaces – when a CS becomes a PRCS because of the work taking place

One of the weakness of OSHA’s PRCS standard(s) (1910.146 and 1926.1200) is that when the space is evaluated and it is determined to only be a Confined Space (CS).  Too often we let down our guard and assumed the space will pose no hazards to the workers entering the space.  Recently I was made aware…...

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Does OSHA’s new PRCS in Construction allow the use of Alternative Entry and Reclassification on the same PRCS?

We debated this topic a couple of years back and although I am not sure we came to an agreement, I was, still am, set on the idea that 1910.146(c)(5) and (c)(7) can NOT be used simultaneously on the same PRCS.  In other words, the PRCS either qualifies for (c)(5) entry or (c)(7) entry; or…...

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Contains any other RECOGNIZED SERIOUS SAFETY OR HEALTH HAZARD (SAFETY2019! Follow-Up)

As it usually goes, the vast majority of challenges and questions I have received thus far from yesterdays ASSP2019! presentation center around the most controversial characteristic of 1910.146… 4. Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard I could have spent a half day talking on this single characteristic, but I had only 35…...

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2019 ASSP Conference Presentation – Myths and Misconceptions of CS/PRCS

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…...

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2015 Tanker Entry practices… Just SAD that so many have no idea! (Video)

This video was one of my “Video of the Week” videos from years ago, but since I get so many request for it I posted it in the PRCS section…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Breaking the plane of a PRCS and the atmospheric hazards from within

OSHA defines entry as: “Entry” means the action by which a person passes through an opening into a permit-required confined space. Entry includes ensuing work activities in that space and is considered to have occurred as soon as any part of the entrant’s body breaks the plane of an opening into the space. Here is…...

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Confined Spaces: Silent & Invisible Killers (USCG Alert, 4/12/2019)

This is a reminder that despite decades of work by to improve confined space entry by maritime safety organizations, training institutions, and vessel owners/operators, the risks have NOT BEEN ELIMINATED.  This is illustrated by a recent casualty where three (3) persons were asphyxiated while working onboard a laid-up Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU). Although the investigation is not…...

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OSHA’s Welding, Cutting, and Heating in Confined Spaces Enforcement Memo

February 6, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR:   REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS                                        STATE PLAN DESIGNEESTHROUGH:                     KURT A. PETERMEYER                             …...

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Another PRCS double-fatality, with 2 would-be rescuers (O2 Deficiency and CO2)

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on April 1, 2010, Employee #1, Employee #2 (leadman) and Employee #3 were preparing product involving the use of fermented molasses as one of the ingredients. The workers were having problems moving the molasses from tank #2 to tank #1. According to the employer, he told Employee #2 via telephone, to…...

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