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

SCRR 71-112A: Failed to furnish a place of employment which is free of recognized hazards which may cause death or serious physical harm to his employees and comply with this regulation and other occupational safety and health rules and regulations promulgated under Chapter 15 of Title 41, Code of Laws, State of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, as follows: A. Employer knew or should have known that surveyors entering sewer manholes that had not been evaluated as being permit-required confined spaces were exposed to the hazards associated with unknown atmospheres such as hydrogen sulfide, methane gas or oxygen deficiency. A feasible and useful method to correct this hazard, among other methods, is to evaluate the worksites for confined spaces. B. Employer knew or should have known that surveyors entering sewer manholes that had not been evaluated as being permit-required confined spaces were exposed to the hazards associated with unknown atmospheres such as hydrogen sulfide, methane gas or oxygen deficiency. A feasible and useful method to correct this hazard, among other methods, is to develop written procedures for non-entry work, disciplinary actions when policy is not followed, and refresher training. C. Employer know or should have known that surveyors entering sewer manholes that had not been evaluated as being permit-required confined spaces were exposed to the hazards associated with unknown atmospheres such as hydrogen sulfide, methane gas or oxygen deficiency. A feasible and useful method to correct this hazard, among other methods, is to include in the company's own confined space program, a policy to address hazards and doing work in sewer manholes.