Contributed October 1, 2001 by Wayne Pardy (wpardy@ppmsystems.com)

Confined Space Audit
                                                                                                                                                     
Employee Training 
Has the employee training and rescue team been certified?
Has the team identified the location of all confined spaces in the plant?
Have the general entry procedures been developed and assessed by the team?

Administrative
Training Certificate for Entry & Rescue personnel on file 
Hazard Assessment for each confined space 
Entry Procedure for each confined space 
Lockout Procedure for each confined space 
Date of last Annual Review of Confined Space Program
Date of last Annual Review of Entry Permits 

Inspection of Confined Spaces
Are all confined spaces identified with appropriate signage? 
Are confined spaces thoroughly free of any corrosive or hazardous substances before entry? 
Is there appropriate natural or mechanical ventilation provided prior to entry into a confined space? 
Are appropriate atmospheric tests performed to check for oxygen deficiency?
Are appropriate atmospheric tests performed to check fortoxic substances and explosive concentrations in the confined space? 
Is adequate illumination provided for the work to be performed in the confined space? 
Is the atmosphere inside the confined space tested or continuously monitored during work in the confined space?
Is approved respiratory equipment used?
All portable electrical equipment used inside confined spaces grounded and insulated, or equipped with ground fault circuit protection?