Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority
Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority
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EVENT SPECIFIC GUIDELINES 15(ESG-15)<br />
CONFINED SPACE EMERGENCY<br />
Confined Space <strong>Emergency</strong><br />
3.3.6. SITUATION<br />
GSWSA employees routinely need to enter <strong>and</strong> work in locations that meet<br />
the Occupational Safety <strong>and</strong> Health Administration’s (OSHA) definition of<br />
a “confined space.” Typical examples include wastewater manholes,<br />
Wastewater Lift Station Wet Wells, <strong>and</strong> water storage tanks.<br />
These spaces contain certain inherent risks, <strong>and</strong> the potential exists for<br />
various emergencies to occur while employees are in them.<br />
3.3.7. THREAT or HAZARD INFORMATION<br />
Most confined spaces have the potential for a hazardous atmosphere (unsafe<br />
air), including toxic gases, flammable gases, <strong>and</strong> low oxygen content, which<br />
can all occur suddenly <strong>and</strong> without warning.<br />
Many confined spaces also have the potential for physical hazards such as<br />
moving equipment or machinery, energized electrical equipment, falling<br />
objects, sharp objects, or biological hazards.<br />
Environmental hazards are also frequently a concern, including high<br />
humidity, high temperature, low light conditions, <strong>and</strong> excessive noise.<br />
3.3.8. CONCEPT of OPERATIONS<br />
Refer to the GSWSA Safety Manual for detailed procedures <strong>and</strong><br />
requirements for confined space entry operations in accordance with OSHA<br />
29 CFR 1910.146.<br />
Every “Entrant” going into a Permit Required Confined Space shall wear a<br />
full body harness with an attached Retrieval Line.<br />
For confined spaces five (5) feet or deeper, a mechanical means to retrieve<br />
the Entrant must also be implemented.<br />
The air in the space must be tested before <strong>and</strong> during all entry operations.<br />
An “Attendant” must be designated to st<strong>and</strong> by outside the space <strong>and</strong><br />
monitor the safety of the Entrant(s) at all times.<br />
Properly trained <strong>and</strong> equipped “rescue services” must be available during all<br />
confined space entry operations.<br />
3.3.9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES<br />
Should an emergency occur within the space, the Attendant shall<br />
immediately notify the designated rescue services, Horry County Fire<br />
Department, Horry County EMS, Horry County Rescue Squad.<br />
The Safety Manager shall be notified immediately, <strong>and</strong> shall ensure the<br />
<strong>Gr<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Str<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Water</strong> & <strong>Sewer</strong> <strong>Authority</strong> 133 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS<br />
<strong>Emergency</strong> Management <strong>Plan</strong><br />
SECURITY SENSITIVE<br />
June 7, 2013<br />
NOT FOR PUBLIC<br />
DISCLOSURE
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