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504 EM 385-1-1 Sections 27-34
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502 EM385-1-1 Sections 14-19

34.A.05 Confined Space Entry (CSE) Procedures.

  1. PRCS Entry Procedures. Entry into PRCSs must comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.146.
  2. NPRCS Entry Procedures:
    • (1) There are no entry requirements if the space does not contain or have the ability to contain an atmospheric hazard capable of causing death or physical harm.
    • (2) If a NPRCS has an environment being controlled by permanent ventilation system and/or has an isolation barrier, then entry requires: continual air monitoring; the use of audible/visual alarms for failure of the ventilation system or isolation barrier; and training for the employees in visual contact with the CS and those working in the CS on the proper rescue procedures to be used must be required. The alarm must be capable of notifying both the entrants and rescue personnel. This must be documented and written in the CSE Plan.
Form 34-1 Page 1
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Form 34-1 Page 2
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  1. PRCS Permit. The CSCP must complete or review and sign the completed PRCS permit (see Form 34-1 for non-mandatory example) and must be responsible for enforcing the use of PRCS permits for entry into all PRCSs at the facility/site.
  2. At the end of the work task where a PRCS was entered, there must be an after action review by all parties on procedures used and if improvement can be gained. For USACE operations, this review should include safety personnel for the site, and any security or emergency responders. For contract operations, this review should include GDA and any security or emergency responders on site.

34.A.06 CSCP/Safety Supervisor Responsibilities.

  1. Identification and Labeling. The CSCP must identify and label all PRCSs as noted in Section 34.A.04.b.
  2. The CSCP must develop and implement an activity/site-specific Confined Space program. The program must contain and adequately address the CS program elements of 29 CFR 1910.146 and those defined in this section.
  3. It is the responsibility of the site supervisor or project manager to ensure all entries into a CS are completed in a safe and protective manner. The procedures must be documented in a CS program which is part of the APP or Project Safety and Health Plan.
  4. Coordination with local emergency responders. The CSCP must coordinate with local emergency responders to determine if they are capable of a timely (5 minutes) rescue from the specific CS. If the local emergency responders do not have the appropriate rescue capability, the rescue capability should be developed on-site.
  5. Review CS program and all past entries annually.

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34-2. Who is responsible for enforcing the use of Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) permits for entry into all PRCSs at the facility/site?

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