Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CONFINED

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: a) Employees were not provided with instruments to test the atmosphere quantitatively for toxic gases and oxygen deficiency that might be encountered during the entry into confined spaces (2000 lbs.glass lined reactor). Recommended Methods of Abatement: 1) Planning sessions by qualified persons 2) Testing of atmosphere 3) Ventilation 4) Training the personnel 5) Lockout/tagout 6) Standby people/communication 7) Tools and equipment 8) Entry permit 9) Continuous monitoring of atmosphere 10) Record keeping