Notes: | 1 For the purposes of this section, energy control procedures must isolate the space and result in the elimination of the hazards including applicable stored energy. Evaluate your energy control procedures (lockout) to ensure they fully eliminate the hazards when used. See chapter 296-803 WAC, Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy). Tagout is an example of a method not considered to eliminate hazards. |
2 Controlling atmospheric hazards through forced air ventilation does not eliminate the hazards. | |
3 Do not use alternative methods to enter a continuous system unless you can do the following: | |
* Completely isolate the area entered from the rest of the space; | |
* Demonstrate that the conditions that caused the hazard or potential hazard no longer exist within the system for the duration of the entry including engulfment; and | |
* You have sufficient quantities of continuous ventilation to control the atmospheric hazard. | |
See Appendix J for Alternative Methods Documentation by visiting the labor and industries web site at http://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/rules/chapter/809/ . |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-809-60002
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-03-081, § 296-809-60002, filed 1/20/04, effective 5/1/04.