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  • ANSI/ASSE Z117.1 : 2009

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    SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING CONFINED SPACES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  04-11-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2009

    Publisher:  American Society for Safety Professionals

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    1. General
    2. Definitions
    3. Identification and Evaluation
    4. Non-Permit Confined Spaces (NPCS)
    5. Permit Required Confined Spaces (PRCS)
    6. Atmospheric Testing
    7. Entry Team
    8. Isolation and Lockout/Tagout
    9. Ventilation
    10. Cleaning/Decontamination
    11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    12. Auxiliary Equipment
    13. Safety Signs and Symbols
    14. Emergency Response, Evacuation and Rescue
    15. Training of the Confined Space Entry Team
    16. Medical Suitability
    17. Contractors
    Appendices:
    Appendix A - Logic Diagram for Confined Space Entry
    Appendix B - Standards and Other Referenced and Related
                 Materials on the Subject of Confined Spaces
    Appendix C - Examples of Confined Space Surveys and Permits

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    Specifies minimum safety requirements to be followed while entering, exiting and working in confined spaces at normal atmospheric pressure.

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    Committee Z117
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher American Society for Safety Professionals
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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