RES 88-014 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONFINED SPACE ENTRY POLICY FOR THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY

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POLICY 6 PROCEDURE FOR CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PAGE THREE 3. Class I - The potential hazards require no modification of work procedures. Utilize standard rescue procedures, direct communication with workers from outside the confined space. Parameters include: Oxygen content: 19.5% - 21 .4% Combustible gas content: 10% or less of LEL; Toxicity = less than contamination level referenced in subpart Z of O.S.H.A. Standards for General Industry. V. GENERAL E'17RY A11D WORT, PROCEDURES The following criteria shall be followed for all entry into confined spaces: • 1 . Initial atmospheric testing for 02, toxic gasses and combustible gasses shall be conducted with a properly calibrated and charged instrument. Continuously monitor all classes of entry (Class III, II or I) . The results of the testing shall be used as a basis for completing the remainder of the confined space assessment. 2. Posted near the entry of the confined space, within immediate work area, or carried on the equipment truck is a checklist (see Exhibit A attached) , identifying the precautionary steps, safety equipment, etc. , needed in entering the space. The employee is responsible for familiarizing himself with and utilizing the required procedures. The employee is equally responsible to refrain from entering the space unless he is familiar with the appropriate procedures and for notifying his supervisor in such instances. 3. Tagout, isolation and lockout procedures will be followed for areas involving electrical or mechanical equipment. 4. Only properly trained ,and authorized personnel shall be permitted to participate in confined space entry. 5. Mechanical ventilation shall be continuous for a Class III and II entries and mechanical or natural ventilation continuous for Class I entries. 6. The following specific procedures will be followed for the three • classifications of confined spaces, and for other potential confined entry areas: