Confined Space
These three characteristics all need to be present in order to label something a confined space.
What is large enough to get whole body inside, is not designed for human occupation, and has limited or restricted entrance or exit.
PPE is designed for this purpose.
What is to prevent injury in the workplace when engineering and administrative controls fail to eliminate the hazard.
You can Identify the smell of ammonia by it's
What is Strong pungent odor.
Before driving your vehicle you should look for.
What is do a visual inspection before driving.
Check that all lights and signals function, tires are properly inflated, and ensure your vehicle receives proper regular and preventative maintenance.
Some hazards you may find in a confined space are:
What is Engulfing materials, Entrapment, Moving parts, and Electricity.
The three basic PPE used at this plant are:
What is safety glasses, steel toes boots (safety work boots), and gloves.
If exposed to Ammonia it will migrate to these areas of your body.
What is moist areas of the body, including the eyes, nose, throat and moist skin areas.
In regards to snowy or rainy weather conditions you should do this before driving to your destination.
What is check the weather before you get on the road. Drive only as fast as conditions allow. Avoid driving in severe or hazardous conditions wherever possible. If you must drive in inclement weather, choose the vehicle you are most familiar with.
Some confined spaces may contain oxygen levels in these ranges.
What is Oxygen content below 19.5% or above 23.5%
You should do this before using your PPE.
What is check for cracks, breaks, and damage.
At a concentration of 300ppm it is considered this type of environment.
What is Immediately dangerous to life and health
According to the PowerPoint the number one distracting activity people are engaged in while driving is.
What is talking to passengers
These people are authorized to enter a confined space.
What is people who are have been specifically trained to do so with the necessary precautions taken, including the completion of a confined space entry permit.
This is where you should store your PPE.
What is a clean area.
When using a forklift or Aerial lift you should do this first.
What is watch out for overhead pipes, valves, compressors, condensers, evaporators, and engine rooms that contain ammonia.
Drivers who get less than 5 hours of sleep have a crash risk similar to.
What is driving over the legal limit with alcohol in their system.
As a production worker are you authorized to enter a confined space.
What is "NO" under no circumstances are you to enter a confined space.
If your PPE is damaged or missing your should report it to.
What is the safety coordinator.
If there is a leak you should.
What is Immediately contact facility supervisor. If supervisor is not there contact the maintenance operator or safety department and let others nearby know there is a leak
Seat belts save this many people lives and prevents this many serious injuries in the U.S every year.
What is saves nearly 12,000 lives and prevent 325,000 serious injuries.