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exposure to hazardous substances or other <br /> unsafe conditions in a confined space. This <br /> person shall be capable of specifying <br /> necessary control and/or protective action <br /> to insure worker safety. <br /> Respirator (Approved) A. device which has met the requirements of <br /> 30 CFR Part 11 and is designed to protect <br /> the wearer from inhalation of harmful <br /> atmospheres and has been approved by the <br /> Bureau of Mines and the National Institute <br /> for Occupational Safety and Health, and Mine <br /> Safety and Health Administration (formerly, <br /> Mining Enforcement and Safety <br /> Administration) . <br /> Standby Person A person trained in emergency rescue <br /> procedures and assigned to remain on the <br /> outside of the confined space and to be in <br /> communication with those working inside. <br /> Section 2 - Entry and Rescue <br /> The Confined Space Classification Table on page 4 is based on existing or <br /> i potential hazards relative to the confined space. The classification is based <br /> upon the characteristics of the confined space, oxygen level, flammability and <br /> toxicity. If any of the hazards present a situation which is immediately <br /> dangerous to life or health (IDLH) , the confined space shall be designated <br /> Class A. The classification shall be determined by the most hazardous <br /> condition of entering, working in, and exiting a confined space. Class B <br /> confined space has the potenti.al for causing injury and illness but is not <br /> immediately dangerous to life and health. A Class C entry would be one in <br /> which the hazard potential would not require any special modification of the <br /> work procedure. <br /> The Check List of Consideration on page 5 delineates the minimum <br /> preparation required for each class of confined space entry. In the <br /> recommended standard where specific procedures, activities or requirements are <br /> correlated with a classification: the procedure, activity or requirement is <br /> mandatory. As an example, Section 3 - Permit System (Class A, B and C) means <br /> that a permit is mandatory for Class A, B, and C confined space entry. <br /> • <br />