Sunday, September 25, 2022

CONFINED SPACE STANDBY PERSON RESPONSIBILITIES

 

CONFINED SPACE STANDBY PERSON

 RESPONSIBILITIES


CONFINED SPACE STANDBY PERSON RESPONSIBILITIES


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HSE Interview Questions & Answers


To review the confined space entry plan and applicable work permits to understand the confined space hazards, precautions, responsibilities and emergency procedures.

Understand the effects of exposure to potential hazardous substance(s) in the confined space. Attend the job specific training.

Entry Log - Maintain a confined space entry log and maintain a continuous count of entrants.

Prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the confined space.

Monitor activities inside and outside the confined space to determine if it is safe for entrants to enter and/or remain inside the space.


WORKING SAFELY WITH CRANE


Maintain two-way communication with entrants to monitor entrant status (e.g., behavioral effects of hazard exposure) and alert entrants of a need to evacuate the confined space.

Have communications equipment readily available on-site and immediately notify proper personnel (e.g., CSES, rescue team) in event of an emergency.

Remain at the confined space entry point until relieved by another designated standby man or until all entrants have exited the confined space.

Never attempt to enter the confined space, even in an emergency, until relieved.

Perform nonentry rescues as specified by the rescue plan.


PASS METHOD OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER USAGE


Perform no other duties that could interfere with the primary responsibilities of a confined space standby man.

Order entrants to evacuate the confined space under any of the following conditions:

An unsafe condition develops inside or outside the confined space.

An entrant displays abnormal behavioral effects of hazard exposure.

If the standby man must leave the area and no relief confined space standby man is provided.







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