911³Ô¹Ï

The WorksafeBC requirements for confined space can be stringent and onerous. Both 911³Ô¹Ï & WorksafeBC requires that a risk/hazard assessment of the space be conducted prior to any entry of a confined space. The risk/hazard assessment must be completed by a qualified person as defined by WorksafeBC. 911³Ô¹Ï requires that any 911³Ô¹Ï employee entering a confined space be properly trained for confined space entry. Please contact the FM safety advisor prior to conducting any entries.

911³Ô¹Ï requires the following basics:

• Risk assessment
• Site documentation
• Worker training
• Site orientation

Contractors

For contractors working at 911³Ô¹Ï that may be required to enter a confined space this must first be cleared with Facilities Services & the EHS department. Prior to any contractor entering a confined space at 911³Ô¹Ï the contractor is required to submit a copy of the risk/hazard assessment and permit (onsite documentation) to the EHS department. EHS doesn't approve these procedures. The purpose of this is to ensure that the contractor has in fact gone through the processes required by WorksafeBC. If EHS has concerns regarding the contractors process, the contractor will be contacted and the work postponed.

Prior to any work at 911³Ô¹Ï by a contractor, the contractor must have attended a formal orientation session or be working under direct supervision of a contractor that has attended an orientation. 911³Ô¹Ï's expectation is that any contractor required to be involved in a confined space entry will attend orientation. One of the main concerns regarding confined space entry at 911³Ô¹Ï is the joint use manholes. Both communication challenges and high voltage can be factors that are present in a single manhole. Always check with your Project Manager during the risk assessment process to ensure that you have all the information required to complete your assessment. For additional information regarding confine space entry at 911³Ô¹Ï, call 778-782-3867.