1、Designation: D4276 02 (Reapproved 2012)Standard Practice forConfined Area Entry1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4276; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in paren
2、theses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers recognized procedures necessary toprotect the health and safety of workers required to enterconfined spaces. These procedures are
3、 particularly applicableto entry into the confined areas associated with the use ofhalogenated organic solvents.1.2 Confined areas addressed in this practice include, but arenot limited to: vapor degreasers, cold cleaning tanks, storagevessels, tank cars and trucks, van trailers, ships or barges, pi
4、tsor sumps, and unventilated rooms.1.3 This practice does not necessarily address entry into allconfined spaces nor does it address the decision strategyinvolved in requiring such entry.1.4 Although this practice describes specific safety steps tobe taken for entry into confined spaces, it is not in
5、tended topreclude the use of any additional measures that may bedeemed necessary for a particular situation.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety
6、and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:CFR 1910.146 U.S. Department of Labor, OccupationalSafety and Health Standards, Permit-Required ConfinedSpaces3. Summary of Practice3.1 Confined area entry refers to
7、 the entering of any tank,vessel, sump, pit, duct, tank car, tank truck, van trailer, orenclosed space in which there has been, or may have beenchemicals, chemical vapors, or a lack of ventilation.4. Significance and Use4.1 Vapor inhalation is the primary hazard encountered inthe use of chlorinated
8、solvents. The greatest potential for overexposure to these solvent vapors occurs where the employee isexposed to the high concentrations of vapor that may be foundin confined areas. The seriousness of this hazard is oftenunderestimated by those performing this type of work.4.2 This practice is desig
9、ned for use by employers indeveloping their own specific standards for vessel or confinedarea entry.4.3 Many of these areas are considered as permit-requiredconfined spaces as defined by OSHA (29 CFR 1910.146). Thedetermination of the applicability of these requirements is theresponsibility of the u
10、ser.4.4 This practice represents the minimum requirements forentry into any confined area containing halogenated solvents.4.5 This practice does not address all of the requirementscontained in the OSHAconfined spaces standard. Developmentand implementation of training programs, recordkeeping, andoth
11、er additional requirements of the OSHA standard are theresponsibility of the user.5. Procedure5.1 All personnel working in confined areas must be prop-erly trained in safe entry and rescue procedures. They musthave a working knowledge and understanding of the hazardsthat may exist.5.2 Entry PermitEn
12、try into confined areas must be bywritten entry permit, issued by the responsible supervisor orother qualified person. The purpose of the entry permit is toensure that a checklist of precautions has been reviewed priorto entry. This permit is an authorization, and approval inwriting certifying that
13、all existing hazards have been evaluatedand necessary protective measures have been taken to ensurethe safety of the worker. The permit should be valid for alimited time only, (usually an 8 or 10-h shift) and issuance ofa new permit required in the event of any job interruption orany indication of c
14、hanges in job conditions. Issuance of theentry permit must address all of the following considerations.5.3 Area Preparation:1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D26 on Haloge-nated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsi-bility of Subcommittee
15、D26.05 on Industrial Hygiene.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2012. Published November 2012. Originallyapproved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D4276 02(2007).DOI: 10.1520/D4276-02R12.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-29
16、59. United States15.3.1 IsolationAll process lines exiting or entering theconfined area must be disconnected, capped off, and blinded.Closing of valves alone is not adequate protection.5.3.2 LockoutPumps or any other mechanical or electricalequipment (particularly conveyors), connected to the confin
17、edarea, are to be locked out by locking the main electrical switchin the “OFF” position.5.3.3 CleaningThe space must be cleared, flushed, orpurged of hazardous materials to the extent practical. Thisshould be followed, where practical, by cleaning with water,steam, or other suitable materials.5.3.4
18、VentilationA system for positive ventilation must beprovided, prior to and during the entire entry period, throughthe use of fans, portavents, air movers, or by adequate naturaldrafts.5.4 Atmospheric TestingThe confined area must be testedfor the following prior to and during any entry:5.4.1 Oxygen
19、ContentThe oxygen content must be be-tween 19.5 and 22.0 % in all levels of the confined area.5.4.2 FlammabilityThe atmosphere must be nonexplosive(less than 10 % of the lower flammable limit).5.4.3 ToxicityThe atmosphere must be tested to ensure theabsence of toxic concentrations of vapors.5.5 Pers
20、onal Protective EquipmentPersonal protectiveequipment is not an adequate substitute for safe workingconditions, adequate ventilation, or safe working practices.5.5.1 Personal protective equipment can include, but is notlimited to: approved respirator, hard hat, safety glasses orsafety goggles, glove
21、s, and long-sleeved shirts.5.6 Area Safety EquipmentAny person entering the con-fined area must be fitted with a safety harness and lifeline. Thelifeline must be secured outside the entrance.5.6.1 Where entry into the confined area must be madethrough a top opening, a hoisting device or other effect
22、ivemeans must be provided to lift employee out of the space.5.6.2 Ladders must be in place for entrances and exits wherethe drop or climb involves a depth of more than 3 ft.5.6.3 Self-contained breathing apparatus or supplied-air res-pirators must be available at the confined area entrance. Thesedev
23、ices must be worn if testing finds the toxicity level to beabove the OSHA limits.5.7 AttendantA second person must be available at thearea entrance and in sight of the person inside at all times. Hemust be equipped with proper safety equipment and adequatecommunications equipment for summoning addit
24、ional help ifnecessary (for example, two-way radio, whistle, etc.). Underno conditions should this attendant enter the enclosed areaunless others are standing by. If the observer is required toleave his post, the person inside the enclosed space must comeout.5.8 ToolsApproved low-voltage electrical
25、equipmentmust be used where the atmosphere in the confined area maycontain flammable vapors or where the atmosphere couldcontain solvent vapors within their flammable limits. Allelectrical circuits must be equipped with a ground-fault inter-ruptor.5.9 LabelingEntrances to confined areas must be post
26、ed,identifying the area as a confined area and that a permit isrequired for entry. During the work, when there is more thanone entrance to the confined area, signs indicating that workersare inside, posted at each entrance, are necessary.6. Testing Procedures6.1 The tests required prior to entry int
27、o a confined areamake use of specialized equipment.6.1.1 Oxygen Content2Use a portable instrument thatanalyzes directly for oxygen irrespective of the solvent vaporspresent in the air.6.1.2 FlammabilityMeasurement of the flammability ofthe atmosphere may be done using a combustible gas indica-tor.36
28、.1.3 ToxicityIf the prior contents of the vessel are known,the remaining concentrations of those materials may be deter-mined as follows: for methylene chloride, tri-chloroethylene,1,1,1-trichloroethane, and perchloro-ethylene, use gas-detectortubes found in the NIOSH certified-equipment list.4A cal
29、i-brated halide meter5may be used as an alternative. Fortrichlorotrifluoroethane, use either a portable flame-ionizationgas chromatograph6or a portable IR analyzer.77. Keywords7.1 confined areas; confined spaces; halogenated solvents2Model OX230 Audible Alarm Oxygen Monitor, National Mine Service Co
30、.,Oakdale, PA, or equivalent.3Explosimeters (registered trademark), Mine Safety Appliances, or equivalent.4Available from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Heatlh, 5600Fisher Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Publication Number 99109.5GasTech Inc. or equivalent.6OVA-108 or 128, Foxboro, or
31、 equivalent.7MIRAN 101, Foxboro, or equivalent.D4276 02 (2012)2TABLE 1 SAMPLE PERMIT Tank or Confined Area Entry PermitNOTE 1This permit is valid only between the hours noted. Any change of supervisor, workman, or working conditions will void this permit.D4276 02 (2012)3ASTM International takes no p
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