WAC 296-809-30002   Develop a written permit-required confined space program.  

     IMPORTANT:

     • Identify and evaluate the hazards of permit-required confined spaces and the work performed, to assist you in developing your entry program.

     You must:

     • Develop a written program, before employees enter, that describes the means, procedures, and practices you use for the safe entry of permit-required confined spaces as required by this chapter. Include the following when applicable to your confined space entry program:

     – Documentation of permit entry procedures.

     – Documentation used for alternate entry procedures.

     – How to reclassify permit-required confined spaces to nonpermit spaces.

     – Designation of employee roles, such as entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, rescuers, or those who test or monitor the atmosphere in a permit-required space.

     – Identification of designated employee duties.

     – Training employees on their designated roles.

     – How to identify and evaluate hazards.

     – Use and maintenance of equipment.

     – How to prevent unauthorized entry.

     – How to coordinate entry with another employer.

     – How to rescue entrants.

Note:

For alternate entry, your written program only needs to meet the requirements of WAC 296-809-400, Employee training, and WAC 296-809-600, Alternate entry procedures, of this chapter.

     You must:

     • Consult with affected employees and their authorized representatives when developing and implementing all aspects of your permit-required confined space program.

     • Make the written program available to employees and their authorized representatives.

     • Update your written program as necessary.

Link:

You can find a sample permit-required confined space entry program in the user guide located in the resources section of this chapter or by visiting the labor and industries web site at http://www.lni.wa.gov/wisha/publications/App.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-03-081, § 296-809-30002, filed 1/20/04, effective 5/1/04.]