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         TG No. 144                                                          August 1987

             C. Prior to employee entry, Into potential IDLH areas where contents of
         tanks or vessels may be accidently filled, electrical control circuits will be
         locked-out and pipe flanges will be blanked (sealed) or pipes will be
         completely disconnected.

             d. If the tests performed indicate the atmosphere is unsafe, it will be
         ventilated until the hazardous atmosphere is removed prior-to employee entry.
             e. Precautions will be continued and atmospheric tests made during
         operations to prevent the occurrence of a hazardous atmosphere while an
         employee is in the confined space.
             f. Confined space entry into potential IDLH areas requires specific
         standard operating procedures. Supervisory authorization will be obtained
         before entering a confined space. A trained attendant will be posted outside
         the confined space entrance to observe and provide assistance as necessary.
         Periodic communication will be maintained between the attendant and personnel
         in the confined space. The establishment of an entry permit system is
         recommended.

             g. In the absence of ventilation or testing, or if air sample results are
         above the established air contaminant levels, only trained personnel equipped
         with proper PPE will be allowed entry Into potential IDLH areas. Entry
         requires the use of a supplied air respirator with an auxiliary air supply or
         a self-contained breathing apparatus, appropriate protective clothing, a
         safety harness and a lifeline. Protective clothing will provide protection
         against skin contact and absorption of hazardous materials encountered in the
         confined space. All equipment that will be used in an explosive atmosphere
         will be approved as explosion proof or non-sparking or intrinsically safe for
         the atmosphere involved.

             h. Means will be provided for quick removal of employees) In case of
         emergency. Safety harnesses and lifelines will be used for quick removal of
         an employee's body from the confined space.














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Box ID = BX000000
Unit = VII CORPS       
Parent Organization = ARCENT          
Folder Title = PORT OPERATIONS CARC PAINTING POLICY                                                            
Subject = ARMY REGULATION 11-34 (RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
Document Number =        103
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