Summary of Spaces Assessed for Confined Space Survey

Alphabetical by Space Type

Space Code Space Description Hazards Space rating and controls. Signage Requirements Comments
Permit Required Confined Space
Air Handling Unit - where there is
a potential for a hazardous Permit Required Confine Space. Procedures
atmosphere exists - (e.g. to assure no toxic chemical will be No such spaces have been
hazardous chemical exhaust from Toxic chemicals. Mechanical generated in system during work are Post and/or Restrict Access to only identified or posted at this
SAP-PR-AHU3 a chemistry or biology lab). hazard from fan systems. needed, and lockout/tagout of fans. trained personnel. time.
Contract language should
inform contractor that they are
required to meet OSHA
confined space entry
procedures. Access to
elevator pits is restricted. Only
trained personnel should be
Permit Required Confined Space. Elevator Spaces are not likely to be entered permitted to enter and work in
equipment is maintained by a private without special access keys and elevator pits. Elevator pit entry
Hazard of elevator crushing contractor. UNL personnel enter for cleaning individuals entering space should procedures should be
SAP-PR-EP Elevator Pits someone in pit. and retrieving keys, etc. be trained on the safety hazards. followed.
Permit Required Confined Space -
Additional Electrical Safe Work Practices
need to be followed. Shut down of power to
the space required. Test atmosphere
Electrical Vault - Restricted Entry Atmosphere hazard. Electrical before entry and take precautions necessary A warning sign can be posted inside Utility Department personnel
SAP-PR-EV - Access through a manhole hazard. depending on the results. the cover. will post the spaces.
Generally, UNL personnel do
not enter these spaces but
work from outside the space to
remove ash, etc. Contract
language should inform
Fuel line. Hazardous contractor that they are
Atmosphere. Cleaning work in Permit Required Confined Space. Test required to meet OSHA
such a unit can create excessive atmosphere. Lock and tag out or block fuel confined space entry
SAP-PR-I Incinerators dust exposure. line. Posted procedures.

These pits are flushed and are

Livestock Pit-Under Floor of Permit Required Confined Space. Test rarely entered. Only one part
Livestock Pens - Animal Science Hazardous atmosphere. space before entry. Lock and tag out of the pit, the end near the
SAP-PR-LP Complex Engulfment hazard. flushing system. Posted drain, is deeper than four feet.

Entries most commonly involve

Pits, including Sump Pits - greater hazard. Electrical and
than 4 feet - AKA - Deep Sump mechanical hazards from pump
SAP-PR-P2 Pits.
Tanks or Vessel: Includes:
Boilers, Water Tanks, Air Tanks,
Brine Tanks, Zeolite Tanks, Fuel
Tanks, and other tanks and
vessels large enough to bodily
SAP-PR-T enter.
Secodary Steam Tunnels - Type
SAP-PR-ST2 II - Restricted access.
Spray Dryer - Food Industry
SAP-PR-SD Complex.
SAP-NP-P Planter - Kiem Plant Science
Permit Required Confined Space. Test
atmosphere. Lock and tag out pump and
Hazardous atmosphere, primarily other electrical equipment. Ventilate space
oxygen defieciency. Engulfment if necessary. If water tends to accumulate in
area quickly when pump is off, alternate
pumping equipment may be necessary for
equipment. work in the space to proceed.
Hazardous Atmosphere. Possibly Permit Required Confined Spaces. Test
engulfment hazard or other atmosphere. Determine other hazards
hazard from failure to shut off associated with specific space. Determine
valve systems. Possible electrical hazards to be introduced by the work in the
hazard. Possible high space. These hazards must be controlled or
temperature hazard. eliminated prior to entry.
Permit Required Confined Spaces.
Permit Required Confined Space - other
spaces within the Food Industry building are
not large enough for bodily entry. Note the
blender and mixer tank are covered under
the tank section. Post
Non-Permit Required Confined Space
Non-Permit Required Confined Space. Build a top to prevent entry
repair of the pump equipment.
If there is no hazardous
atmosphere, and all other
hazards can be prevented by
lockout/tagout from outside the
space, then these spaces can
often be reclassified as non-
permit entry for duration of
entry. There are a couple of
Posted exceptions, however.
Set procedures have been
established for boiler entries.
For other tank spaces, the
entry will depend on the nature
of the tank, it's contents, and
other hazards. In general,
entry by UNL staff into other
types of tanks is unlikely. For
contractor entries, contract
language should inform
contractor that they are
required to meet OSHA
confined space entry
Post or train staff in recognition procedures.
Generally the steam tunnel
procedures can be used for
entry into these spaces.
However, the atmosphere of
these space must be tested
prior to any entry. In addition,
these spaces can be quite
warm, and work for extended
periods of time in the space
Train individuals to identify confined may require a blower system
sections. for cooling.

Although Ceiling Crawl Space are "confined

spaces", these spaces have either natural or
permanent mechanical ventilation to prevent
the accumulation of a hazardous
atmosphere, and they do not present
engulfment or other serious hazards under
normal entry conditions. However, work to
be done in the space might introduce a
hazard requiring the entry to be permit entry,
and this needs to be evaluated. In addition,
if there are any obvious signs that there is a
change to the space, for example and
unusual odor coming from the space, the
situation should be evaluated by an entry
SAP-NP-CCS Ceiling Crawl Spaces supervisor befor the entry is begun. No signs required.
 Summary of Spaces Assessed for Confined Space Survey
AHU - Type 3 - Whole Body Entry
required or possible in order to
change filters or perform
maintenance and access is not
restricted. These AHU have full or
SAP-NC-AHU3 near full size doors.
Non Confined Space
Air Handling Units (AHU1) - Type
I - Can not be bodily entered
SAP-NC-AHU1 (Whole Body)
AHU- Type 2A - Whole Body
Entry required or possible to
change filters or perform
maintenance and access is not
SAP-NC-AHU2A restricted (i.e. full size doors).
Steam Tunnels -Type I
SAP-NC-ST1 Unrestricted access.
Pits, including Sump Pit - Less
than 4 feet, AKA Shallow Sump
SAP-Pits1 Pits
Offices, Closets, Storage Rooms,
Mechanical Rooms, Walk-in
Coolers and Freezers, Elevator
SAP-N Equipment Rooms
Alphabetical by Space Type
Non-Permit Required Confined Space See
note: (2), (3)
Does not meet the OSHA definition of a
confined space. See note: (1)
Does not meet the OSHA definition of a
confined space. See note: (2)
Much of the Steam Tunnel is designed for
human occupancy (e.g. sections that are
large enough to work and walk in erect
posture and natural ventilation is
present- and electrical lighting is
provided. See note/s: (2), (3), (6).
Not a Confined Space.
Does not meet the OSHA definition of a
confined space. See note: (2), (3), (4)
However, that does not mean that care
should not be taken regarding the type of
work done in these spaces. The spaces
may have poor ventilation, and work with
certain materials could create an
atmosphere hazard.
Post and/or Restrict Access to only
trained personnel
Confined Space Signs Not
Required.
Confined Space Signs Not
Required. However, lockout tagout
of fan systems may be required for
safe entry into these spaces.
Because permit required confined
spaces are located within the steam
tunnel system - recommend all
steam-tunnels interior accesses be
posted. Exterior accesses such as
manhole or Bilco ® type doors do
not need to be posted if kept
locked.
Confined Space Signs Not
Required.
Confined Space Posting is not
required. It would be beneficial for
walk-in coolers to post a warning
that volatile materials shall not be
stored in walk-in coolers or
freezers.