29. Recognize the Danger: A major cause of confined space injuries/fatalities is the failure to recognize the incident for what it is…. A CONFINED SPACE INCIDENT !
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36. AB 1127 “$$” ■ Enacted in January 2000. Says we show up, allow something to happen, somebody gets injured/killed, we share responsibility. ■ Employers, managers, or supervisors can be held liable Is Prosecuted as a Felony!!
37. AB 1127 cont’d ■ State, County, Districts no longer exempt from civil penalties levied due to Cal-OSHA ■ Time to file increased from 30 to 180 days ■ Increase in fines for misdemeanors from $5,000 to $15,000 ■ Prison terms from 6 months to one year
50. Flammable or Explosive atmospheres Usually recorded as % LEL, ppm or % gas 10% of the LEL is the upper limit for entry Difference between LEL 100% & vapor 100%
84. Lock out/Tag out Procedures performed to isolate any potential energy source that may adversely impact the entrant
85. Lock out/Tag out The key to a successful lockout/tagout is retaining someone intimately familiar with the electrical and mechanical systems in the area, plant or space you are making entry. Allow personnel to brief you on their systems!!
118. Each entrant shall use chest or full body harness, with retrieval line attached at the center of their back near shoulder level, or above their head
139. Hot = Operations zone is within 15 feet of victim. No person allowed except rescuers approved by operations officer. Warm = Control zone is within 50 feet of victim. All rescuer staging occurs in this area. No apparatus allowed in control zone. Cold = Exclusion zone is 150 feet of victim. Apparatus and media are staged in this area. Public is held outside exclusion zone.
140. Perimeters designated by barricade tape or rope and police guard Cold Warm Hot Zone distances may be adjusted as appropriate or circumstances allow
