ConfinedSpaceEntry-GreatWesternPainting.ppt

111 111 111 111 112 112 112 112 113 113 113 113 114 114 114 114 76 76 76 76 77 77 77 77 47 47 47 47 42 42 42 42 49 49 49 49 78 78 78 78 79 79 79 79 50 50 50 50 80 80 80 80 81 81 81 81 82 82 82 82 83 83 83 83 84 84 84 84 85 85 85 85 86 86 86 86 87 87 87 87 Air-Purifying Devices Contaminant level must be within specified concentration limitations of the device Do not protect from oxygen deficient atmospheres Air-Purifying Devices Various types include: Mechanical-filter respirators Chemical-cartridge respirators Combination respirators Gas masks Powered air-purifying respirators Air-Supplying Devices Provide respirable atmosphere to wearer Air supply is independent of ambient air Fall into three groups: Supplied-air respirators (SAR) Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Combination SCBA and SAR Supplied-Air Respirators Deliver breathing air through a supply hose Air supply must be free of contaminants and from clean source Three classes of airline respirators Continuous flow Demand flow Pressure-demand flow SCBA Wearer is completely independent of the surrounding atmosphere Provides complete respiratory protection against toxic gases and oxygen deficiency Two basic types: Closed-circuit Open-circuit Combination SCBA and SAR Airline respirators with auxiliary self contained air supply Provides back-up supply in the event the main supply fails Combination Air-Purifying and Air-Supplying Devices Provides protection in the event the air supply fails Recommended for asbestos work Precautionary Equipment Precautionary Equipment Once an entrance cover is removed, it must be protected Railings, temporary covers, fences, or barriers Protect employees from falling into confined space Communication Systems Communication Systems Attendants must monitor the activities of authorized entrants Reliable method must be in place Communication Systems Types of communications include: Battery operated voice activated Continuous electronic monitoring equipment Hand operated communicat