In emergency situations a Type3 Employee may enter to make repairs or modifications to reduce hazards. Hot work entry procedures must be followed when operations may cause a source of ignition to a material or substance or create a work induced hazard by ignition within any confined space. A pre-entry briefing will be held by the Entry Supervisor. The Entry Supervisor must ensure that the confined space is not a Hazardous Confined Space. Pre-entry atmospheric testing must be conducted.
Ventilation is required.
If the exhaust is not through alternate access, necessary precautions will be taken so the exhaust is not affecting another work party that may be in the area. One authorized employee shall act as an Attendant and remain directly outside the confined space at all times. The retrieval system and Attendant can be waived if the requirements in Section B, Entry Permit, Part 5, are followed and as long as the atmosphere remains at acceptable air quality. The requirement for an attendant and retrieval system can not be waived if access to the confined space is through an opening the size of a manhole or smaller. At the discretion of the Entry Supervisor, a retrieval harness must be worn by the Type2 Employee entering the confined space.