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 FIVE e. If the atmosphere of the space is monitored and found to be Class III, and subsequently rendered Class II. the employee shall wear the SCBA. In all other Class II spaces, the employee will be required to wear.- the safety harness with lifeline. Nothing in this paragraph prevents an employee from utilizing both types of safety equipment. f. Hot work is prohibited if the flammability level is 5% of LEL or greater. Class I - Potential hazards requiring no modifications of work procedures. a. Test atmosphere are least one minute for safe condition, if Class III or II, use corresponding procedures. b. Sufficient ventilation will be maintained to provide a favorable atmosphere either by natural or mechanical means. c. Continuous atmospheric monitoring while in the space. d. Safety harness and lifelines may need to be worn to facilitate rescue in an emergency. A standby person is usually not necessary for Class I entry. 7. Other Procedures a. The pe-son(s) assisting shall know the location of telephones, two-way radios 'and have emergency phone numbers posted), first aid equipment, self contained breathing apparatus. b. No more than two persons shall enter a Class III or II confined space at one time. c. It is desirable that at least one of the persons standing by outside the space will be trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid. d. If required, forced ventilation will be provided by blower or air powered; eductor to the confined space as prescribed in the procedures. 8. General Rules a. If confined space access is on a roadway, involved employees are responsible for: 1) chalking tires; 2) activating warning lights and; • 3) erecting three flag warning signs at least sixty feet in front of and behind of the work site or take other necessary steps to comply with the County traffic manual.