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• Section 5158 (Other Confined Space Operations) structure) may constitute a permit-required confined
space covered by Article 37 requirements.
• Sections 2943(b) and 2943.1 (High Voltage Electrical
Orders – Enclosed Spaces) b. Construction work regulated by the Tunnel Safety
Orders. However, a confined space created within a
2. All affected employers are required to have a written permit tunnel (e.g., a pipe or other structure) may constitute a
space program that complies with section 1953. In general, the permit-required confined space covered by Article 37
employer must have: requirements.
• Procedures to identify and evaluate all permit-required c. Construction work regulated by General Industry Safety
confined spaces before employee enter them. Orders, Group 26, Diving Operations.
• Measures to prevent unauthorized entry into permit d. Construction work regulated by the General Industry
spaces. Safety Orders, Article 154, Pressurized Worksite
• A system for preparing, issuing, using, and canceling Operations.
entry permits. (4) Section 5157 describes permit-required confined space
• Procedures to test and monitor the permit spaces requirements for non-construction operations.
before and during all employee entries.
• Procedures to have an attendant outside the permit Corrosive Liquids
space at all times while employees are working inside. Employers must provide the following when employees handle
• Effective controls of all existing and potential corrosives:
atmospheric and/or physical hazards inside the permit
space. • Personal protective equipment. 1514(a)
• Appropriate equipment (testing and monitoring tools, • Safety data sheets (SDS) in English. 5194(g)
ventilation, PPE, lighting, rescue tools, etc.).
• Properly labeled containers with appropriate
• Employee and supervisor training on safe work hazard warnings. 5194(f)
procedures, hazard identification and controls, and
rescue procedures. Note: Employers who become newly aware of any significant
information regarding the hazards of a chemical shall revise
• Effective rescue and emergency procedures that are the labels for the chemical within six months of becoming
immediately available on site. aware of the new information. 5194(f)(11)
• Procedures to coordinate entry operations when • An eyewash and a deluge shower that meet ANSI standards.
employees of more than one employer enter the permit 3400(d), 5162
space.
Note: Emergency eyewash facilities and deluge showers
shall be in accessible locations that require no more than 10
Note:
seconds for the injured person to reach.
(1) This is just a partial list of the requirements of a permit space
program. • A written hazard communication (HAZCOM) program. 5194(e)
(2) Refer to section 1952 for details on when permit-required
confined spaces can be “reclassified” as non-permit, or Cranes
permit-required confined spaces can be entered via
“alternate procedures." Hazards that are associated with crane operations include
(3) Refer to section 1950 for details on the scope and electrocution from overhead power lines and equipment failures
application of Article 37, including the following exceptions: because of operator error; faulty or damaged equipment;
a. Construction work regulated by Construction Safety overloading; support failure such as ground or outrigger collapse;
Orders, Article 6, Excavations. However, a confined and miscommunication.
space created within an excavation (e.g., a pipe or other All of the regulations for cranes used in construction are covered

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