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I I I- 3. At least one person shall stand by outside the confined space ready to give assistance in case of emergency. a. The stand-by person shall have approved respiratory equipment (SCBA 15 I min. air pac available for immediate use.) b. The stand-by person may enter the space only after notitying an I emergency response team, having a stand-by person available, and only after donning the required personal protective equipment (SCBA). I c. Visual, voice or signal line communications shall be maintained between individuals within the confmed space and the stand-by person(s). I 4. When an entry must be made through a top opening the following requirements will apply: I a. The safety harness shall be of the type that suspends a person in the uVril!ht position. I b. An approved hoisting device or other effective means must be used to lift workers out of the space in an emergency. .. A confined space entry permit is reauired prior to entry. c. I 5. Hot work is prohibited if the flammability level is 10% of lower explosive level I (LEL) or greater. 6. At least one person trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) I shall be immediately available whenever respiratory equipment is required. V. EMERGENCIES I If an emergency situation arises, the observer is not to enter the confined snace excent as provided below. In all cases the observer must: I A. Request assistance immediately from fire department, police, rescue squad or other maintenance personnel via the radio system or telephone. I B. Return immediately to the confined space and continue ventilation until assistance I arrives. fI 4 I