Confined Space Standby Man Responsibilities

 

Confined Space Standby Man Responsibilities


Ventilation Requirements for Confined Space

Evaluate the confined space entry plan and applicable work permits to understand the confined space hazards, precautions, accountabilities and emergency procedures in case of any.

Recognize and aware the effects of exposure to potential hazardous substance(s) in the confined space.

Maintain a confined space entry log and maintain a continuous count of entrants in the confined space.

Monitor and prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the confined space.

Process Safety Incidents - Case Studies

Continuously monitor activities inside and outside the confined space to determine if it is safe for entrants to enter and/or remain inside the space.

Always maintain two-way communication with entrants to monitor entrant status (e.g., behavioral effects of hazard exposure) and alert entrants of a need to evacuate the confined space.

Have adequate communications equipment readily available on-site and immediately notify proper personnel (e.g., CSE Supervisor, rescue team) in case of an emergency.

Continue present at the confined space entry point until relieved by another designated standby man or until all entrants have exited the confined space.

SPILL & WASTE CONTROL

Never attempt to enter the confined space, even in an emergency, until relieved.

Execute nonentry rescues as specified by the rescue plan.

Perform no other duties that could interfere with the primary responsibilities of a confined space standby man.

Directive entrants to evacuate the confined space under any of the following conditions:

An unsafe condition develops inside or outside the confined space.

An entrant displays abnormal behavioral effects of hazard exposure.

If the standby man must leave the area and no relief confined space standby man is provided.





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