20 a. Atmospheric conditions – Oxygen deficiency, flammable or explosive mixtures, contaminants, toxic poisoning and asphyxiation. b. Mechanical or structural conditions – Restricted movement, exit time, limited communication and visibility, and possibility of entrapment. D. Supervisors with direct responsibility for employees who perform work in confined spaces shall be responsible for the following: a. Inspection of the work area to discover hazard potentials. b. Issuing a confined space entry permit. c. Coordination with the operating department involved. d. Testing the atmosphere for flammable, explosive, toxic materials, vapors fumes, and oxygen deficiency. e. Selection of and instructions for using personal protective and respiratory equipment. f. Maintaining safe working conditions while work is performed. g. Analyzing the potential hazards of the work and particular job and stipulating work procedures and precautions to be observed. h. Instructions and availability of manpower and equipment needed in the event of emergency. 5-14 Chlorine Leak Emergency Procedures A. Contact the Fire Department (Phone 911), giving the type of accident, the location and your name. Have someone stand by at the facility entrance to direct the Fire Department to the area of the accident. B. Evacuate the area and move personnel uphill and/or upwind at least 100 yards from the leak. C. Contact the immediate supervisor and follow established departmental regulations. D. Write a detailed description of the accident with date, time, location, involved parties and other pertinent information on the Supervisor’s Accident Investigation Report (Attachment A). The supervisor will forward this form to the department director and then to the Human Resource Department. 5-15 Safety Devices All safety devices and equipment, including, but not limited to, emergency eye-wash stations, emergency showers, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, self-contained breathing apparatus, chlorine leak detectors, etc. shall be inspected monthly. A log of such
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