Confined Space Entry Test Equipment Operator - International Paper

Asbestos Management Policy Safety & Health Manual INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Approval Date: 3/1/11 Franklin, VA
Effective Date: 3/1/11 Page 4 of 6
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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