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

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1): Every employer shall furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees: a.Employees were exposed to injuries resulting from entrance into a permit required confined space without first having properly characterized the space to be entered, set-up and prearranged for rescue capabilities, and properly tested the atmosphere for all contaminants for those employees assigned job duties working at the 2630 Transmission Main project. One feasible method of abatement, among others, would be to properly identify the space as confined, properly evaluate the space to identify that it is permit- required, have rescue equipment and personnel at the ready, and use direct reading instruments in addition to four-gas meter tests to accurately measure atmospheric contaminants. Reference: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z117.1-1995: Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces which states in Paragraph 3.2 - Hazards shall be identified for each confined space. The hazard identification process shall include, but not be limited to, a review of the following: Paragraph 3.2.1 The past and current uses of the confined space which may adversely affect the atmosphere of the confined space; Para. 3.2.2 The physical characteristics, configuration, and location of the confined space; Para. 3.2.3 Existing or potential hazards in the confined space such as a toxic atmosphere. Paragraph 6.2 Testing Considerations. Testing of confined spaces shall be conducted in a manner that represents the atmosphere throughout the confined space. Paragraph 14.1 Emergency response Plan. A plan of action shall be written with provisions to conduct a timely rescue for individuals in a confined space should an emergency arise. Included in these provisions shall be: Para. 14.1.1 Determination of what methods of rescue must be implemented to retrieve individuals; Para. 14.1.2 Designation of rescue personnel that are immediately available where PRCS entries are conducted; 14.1.3 Type and availability of equipment needed to rescue individuals; Para. 14.1.4 An effective means to summon rescuers in a timely manner; Para. 14.1.5 Training and drilling attendant(s) and rescue personnel in preplanning, rescue and emergency procedures.,