Confined Space Entry Test Equipment Operator - International Paper

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1.0 PURPOSE
Confined Space Entry Test Equipment Operator
1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to provide the minimum requirements for a
confined space entry test equipment operator.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 This policy applies to all International Paper – Franklin employees. Contractors
will develop their own training guidelines.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Safety
3.1.1 The Safety Manager or his designee will conduct all training for new and
experienced test equipment operators.
3.1.2 The Safety Manager will review the training program materials for
accuracy and completeness periodically.
3.1.3 The Safety Manger or his designee will audit completed confined space
entry forms at least annually for the purpose of finding common test
operator errors or information that needs to be stressed in training.
3.2 Department Management
3.2.1 Department Management will provide sufficient employees to be trained
as test equipment operators.
3.2.2 Department managers will ensure test equipment operators are conducting
atmospheric tests properly through random audits.
3.2.3 Department Managers will designate individuals who will be responsible
for calibrating atmospheric testing equipment.
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3.3 Employees
4.0 DEFINITIONS
3.3.1 Employees selected to conduct atmospheric testing will attend training and
use proper techniques while conducting atmospheric testing.
3.3.2 Employees must understand the operation of the test equipment and its
limitations.
3.3.3 Employees will keep their certification current.
4.1 Detection Tube Device (e.g. Drager) - A device using tubes to monitor the
concentration of certain gases within a confined space.
4.2 Test Equipment Operator – An International Paper – Franklin employee has had
been trained to operate the test equipment and whose last training date is not over
two years old.
5.0 REFERENCES
5.1 International Paper - Franklin -Confined Space Entry Procedure
5.2 International Paper - Franklin – Test Equipment Operator Training – PowerPoint
Training
6.0 PROCEDURE
6.1 Department Management will assign employees to attend test equipment operator
training. All employees are eligible to serve as test equipment operators.
6.2 Training for selected employees will be given by the Safety Manager or his
designee. This training will include all items mentioned in Section 7 of this
procedure.
6.3 Employees trained in this procedure will update their training every two years to
stay certified.
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6.4 Test Equipment Operators will first ensure that their equipment has a current
calibration sticker applied. Note: Continuous meters will have inspection
stickers, detection tube devices will not have stickers. If the equipment is not
current, properly calibrated equipment must be secured prior to conducting any
testing.
6.5 Test equipment operators will test their equipment in a clean environment prior to
conducting atmospheric tests in a confined space.
For continuous meters, these equipment checks will include:
(1) Initial calibration of continuous type meters
(2) Check on Pump Operation signal
(3) Check on O2 sensor response (optional)
(4) Use solvent marker for LEL sensor (optional)
For detection tube devices, the device will be checked as follows:
(1) Check on detection tube device air tightness (by insertion of unbroken
detection tube into tip and trying to pump.
6.5.1 As a minimum requirement, these checks will be completed on a daily
basis.
6.5.2 If any testing equipment does not work correctly, it must be replaced or
repaired prior to completing any actual atmospheric testing for confined
space.
6.6 Test Equipment Operators will conduct a review of the confined space internals to
determine the scope of testing. The operator will use an extension pole or other
means to ensure all areas of the confined space are included in the atmospheric
testing.
6.6.1 If there is possibility of stratification or pooling of air contaminants,
atmospheric testing must be conducted every four feet in both the
horizontal and vertical directions.
6.6.2 Once testing from the outside has been completed and the paperwork has
been properly completed, and a hole watch is in place, the test equipment
operator may enter the confined space to conduct additional testing in
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areas that could not be reached from the door. Should the alarm sound
during this internal testing procedure, the test equipment operator should
immediately exit the confined space and alert the entry supervisor. The
confined space will need to be “treated” (additional air purging, washing,
etc.) before re-entry is allowed.
6.7 Test Equipment Operator will conduct all tests for the confined space that are
required.
6.8 Once atmospheric testing has been completed, the test equipment operator will
clearly document his results on the confined space entry form and sign the form.
The test equipment operator will compare the actual results obtained to the ceiling
levels indicated on the form and place a check by the “safe” or “unsafe” for entry.
6.8.1 The test equipment operator will inform the Entry Supervisor immediately
if any of the atmospheric testing indicates a hazardous environment.
6.9 The test equipment operator will then complete checks at least every hour after
the initial check. These will then be documented on the confined entry form.
6.9.1 Should the confined space be left unattended for any period of time, the
test equipment operator will update the sniff prior to re-entry.
6.9.2 Atmospheric testing will be conducted continuously for the following
tasks:
(1) Welding/cutting/hot work
(2) Solvent cleaning
(3) Painting
(4) Scraping or de-scaling
(5) Equipment exhaust in the area
(6) In other cases where potential of hazardous atmosphere exists
6.10 If the calibration on the equipment is nearing its end date, the employee will take
this equipment to the storeroom and obtain a new set of equipment.
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7.0 TRAINING
7.1 Training will be conducted by the Safety Manager or his designee for selected
employees.
7.2 Training will include the following items at a minimum:
(1) Confined Space Entry description
(2) Why atmospheric testing is necessary (hazards already existing and
changing conditions within space)
(3) Training must be updated every 2 years
(4) Proper operation of test equipment (multi-gas monitors as well as
detector tubes )
(5) Limitations of test equipment
(6) Order of testing (oxygen first)
(7) Duration of testing (how long to run meter before taking reading)
(8) Checking calibration of test equipment
(9) Equipment checks prior to conducting testing (See Section 6.5)
(10) How to properly test confined space environments (may need
extension pole or complete more extensive testing)
(11) Discussion on cross sensitivities/interferences
(12) How to check test results and then enter them on the confined
space entry form
(13) What to do if atmospheric testing shows a hazardous atmosphere
(14) How often testing must be completed after initial entry
requirements are completed
(15) When continuous monitoring is required
(16) Specific details about O2, LEl, H2S, CO, CLO2, SO2, NOx, etc.
(17) Permissible exposure limits for each contaminant
7.3 Sufficient training will be completed to keep enough test operators current to meet
annual outage requirements.
8.0 DOCUMENTATION
8.1 The Safety Department will keep an updated list of test equipment operators and
their certification date.
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9.0 APPROVAL AND ISSUE
This procedure is approved by the Franklin Lead Team
10.0 REVISION HISTORY
DATE MODIFICATIONS
Mar 1, 2011 New
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