As a partner to DRI s Energy Control Program, a second document, Electrical Safety Work Procedures , has been developed. If your new job involves working on, with or near electrical circuits or electrical equipment, you will receive training in electrical safety. In addition, your department will have specific work procedures which must be followed to assure the safety of you and your coworkers. Contact your supervisor for more information. These spaces may include, but are not limited to underground vaults, tanks, storage bins, pits and diked areas, vessels and silos.
Confined spaces can be dangerous because of presence of chemical and physical hazards.
For example, dangerous vapors and gases can accumulate in these spaces and fires and explosions can occur. Therefore, confined spaces that may pose a safety or health hazard require a written Confined Space Program which outlines institute procedures, including training requirements and the use of entry permits for access of these spaces. The current policy at the DRI is that No employee may enter any permit required confined space . Any work that needs to be conducted in permit-confined spaces must be contracted out to a company that has a confined space entry program, trained personnel and the appropriate equipment and emergency response personnel to do the job safely.