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. ..,,...,.? .?,.?, ?.?.. ? . ,.,. • ' ?, ?. [ - The atmosphere tests as safe but unsafe conditions can reasonabl be expected to develop. y - It is not feasible to provide for ready exit from spaces equipped with automatic fire suppression systems and it is not practical or safe to deactivate such systems; or - An emergency exists and it is not feasible to wait for pre-entry procedures to take effect. 1. All personnel must be trained. 2. At least one worker shall standby the outside of the space ready to give assistance in case of emergency. 3. If at any time there is any questionable action or non-movement by the worker inside, a verbal check will be made. If there is not response, the worker will be moved immediately. Exception: If the worker is disabled due to falling or impact, he/she shall not be removed from the conf'med space, until local fire department rescue personnel shall be notified immediately. 4. The standby worker may only enter the confined space in the case of an emergency (wearing the self contained breathing apparatus), if previously trained and qualified, and only after being relieved by another worker. Safery belt or harness with attached lifeline shall be used by all workers entering the space with the free end of the line secured outside the entry opening. The standby worker shall attempt to first remove a disable worker via his lifeline before entering the space. 5. In any situation where their use may endanger the worker, use of a hoisting device or safery belt and attached lifeline may be discontinued, if approved by the entry supervisor. 6. When flammable and/or explosive exists, no entry is permitted until the space is inspected and problem alleviated by agents of the local sewer authority 7. Continuous gas monitoring shall be performed during all confined space operations. If alarm conditions change adversely, entry personnel shall exit the confined space and a new confined space permit issued. Attachment D