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Prior to entering any confined space, a client Safe Work Permit, Power Tech Field Task Hazard Assessment Form, and a Power Tech Confined Space Entry Form must be completed and signed by all employees.

A competent person shall evaluate the confined prior to any entry to determine if the space is hazardous.  If it is determined to be a permit required confined space, the appropriate permits will be obtained, and the space will be marked as a permit required confined space.

 

Considerations for safe entry should include:

•DO NOT ENTER A SPACE WHERE A FLAMMABLE ENVIRONMENT EXISTS.

•Only use electrical equipment that is explosion / vapour proof, low voltage or that is Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected / rated.

•If welding or other work that may generate a hazard for workers is to be performed, ensure that continuous gas monitoring is conducted.

•Do not take compressed gas welding bottles into a confined space.  Leave bottles outside and run the hoses into the space when welding.  Remove hoses and torch from space when finished or at the end of each day.