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2.1 ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY
Enabling Objective: Describe the provisions and requirements of Con Edison's enclosed space entry.
What is an Electrical Enclosed Space?
CEHSP S17.01, Electrical Enclosed Spaces, de- fines an enclosed space as the following:
A working space, such as a manhole, vault, tunnel, service box, or shaft, used for the operation and maintenance of electric power generation,
transmission, and distribution lines and equipment. An electrical enclosed space has a limited means of egress or entry, and is designed for periodic
employee entry under normal operating conditions. Under normal conditions, an electrical enclosed space does not contain a hazardous atmosphere, but may contain a hazardous atmosphere under
abnormal conditions.
Entry Procedure
GEHSI S17.01.01, Electrical Enclosed Space Entry, provides guidance on routine entry into electrical
enclosed spaces.
GEHSI S17.02.01, Gas Enclosed Space Entry,
provides guidance on routine entry into gas
enclosed spaces.
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