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

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6)(i): Employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces were not instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the necessary precautions to be taken, and in the use of protective and emergency equipment required: 905 North Summit Street, Barberton, Ohio: On 09-22-98, at least one employee entered a confined space to concrete the inside of a monopole without the benefit of a fully developed and implemented confined space entry program, specifically without training on a plan of action to conduct a timely rescue for entrants in the confined space, should an emergency have arisen. Note: OSHA would encourage that the company implement and enforce a confined space entry program in accordance with American National Standard Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces (ANSI)Z117.1-1995. Elements of the program include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Evaluate the space as to its status; permit-required or non-permit required; 2) Address and evaluate the hazards involved; 3) Mark the space with a warning sign (confined space); 4) Retain appropriate retrieval equipment; 5) Formulate a written plan of action with provisions to conduct a timely rescue for individuals in a confined space should an emergency arise;. 6) Provide training for both the entrant and the attendant regarding protective, testing, and rescue equipment.