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Confined Space Entry

3.5

Drinking Water and Wastewater

American Water

Monica Troutman

monica.troutman@amwater.com

7172059705 Ext.

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Upon completion of the course, participants will know how to identify and classify confined spaces. They will understand hazards common to confined spaces and how to recognize such hazards. They will know entry procedures including how to complete an entry permit and hot work permit. They will know how to use and maintain the gas detection equipment that is available at their work reporting location. Attendees will assist in the installation and participate in the use of the district's retrieval system and the forced air ventilator. They will understand the company's policy on non-entry rescue. Supervisors will use Field Observation Reports during jobsite visits to document effectiveness of the training.

Basic thru Advanced

Introduction Pretest Definition and classification of confined spaces Characteristics of Permit-Required confined spaces Hazards of confined spaces Typical operation of Gas Monitors Methods of Entry into Permit-Required spaces Completing the Entry Permit Duties of the Entrant, Attendant, and Entry Supervisor Behavioral effects of exposure Mechanical forced air ventilation Use of retrieval systems and policy on non-entry rescue Review and test Hands-on: Evaluate Confined Space incl. Atmospheric tests Hands-on: Set up and operate ventilation blower Hands-on: Set up and operate retrieval system

All employees within American Water that are exposed to Confined Space Entry situations.

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