Non-Routine Tasks

When performing non-routine tasks, the following need to be looked at before entering the confined space  

A review of any MSDS for ch ical materials being taken into the confined space area 

The need for additional atmospheric monitoring Ventilation and other controls 

The facility safety manager, other internal personnel, or other resources may be contacted for additional input. If the hazards associated with the non-routine cannot be adequately controlled, entry should not be permitted. 

Equipment dedicated only for confined space entry, including oxygen/gas monitors, safety harnesses, personnel hoist, and safety lines will be properly stored and secured when not in use. 

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A team consists of two or more people that know the process technology, design, operating procedures, practices, alarms, emergency procedures, test and maintenance procedures, routine and non-routine tasks. They must consider authorization and procurement of parts and supplies, safety and health standards, codes, specifications and regulations. The team leader provides m.iriagcment and goals to the process the team and consultants construct and interpret the analyses. 

The following sections provide some guidance concerning the other non-routine tasks, for which open-literature guidance may not be available. 

Material safety data sheets Container labeling Hazards in unlabeled pipes Non-routine tasks... 

The most important element of the entire right-to-know program is employee training and education. In the processing industry all employees—operators, analyzer and instrument technicians, and maintenance personnel—are at risk from hazardous chemicals. Employers are required by the HAZCOM standard to provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area. The employee training section should contain a synopsis of the educational program. It should provide a description of how the company intends to train its employees about routine hazards and hazards created by non-routine tasks. 

Procedures are details for implementing policies. Procedures give step-by-step information about what to do and how to complete particular situations. They identify who does the steps. They specify when actions apply. Procedures may cover routine operations or non-routine tasks. Many call procedures that apply to routine activities standard operating procedures (SOPs). Examples of non-routine activities are... 

A description of the special procedures required for hazardous non-routine tasks. 

Specific procedures are an important aspect of safety management and are useful in managing employee safety as well. A number of serious injuries occur while employees are performing non-routine tasks. This is something that we must understand. A concentrated effort must be made to plan and develop safe work procedures for such tasks. Remember that safe work practices should be used in conjunction with, not as a substitute for, more effective or reliable engineering controls [3]. 

This form should be signed off prior to performing any non-routine task or any new task. In addition, I understand that I must review this JHA with my supervisor periodically. 

The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas. 

A. The restriction is given because the employees may get rotated for non-routine tasks, or equipment breakdown that might occur once or twice a month. By issuing the restriction, the supervisor knows not to allow that employee to do non-routine tasks. Is this still considered a work restriction for recordkeeping purposes and do the total days need to be counted on the OSHA Log since the restriction is for non-routine tasks and the physician is sa5dng the employee can perform all of his normal routine work and work the full work day ... 

The JHA provides a consistent reminder for all new, relocated, and/or seasoned employees. It can be applied to specific job steps or tasks that have been modified. It can be used as an awareness tool for those who need updated trainingand/or site-specific review of non-routine task. 

The OSHA HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to provide employees information and training on hazardous chemicals used in their work areas. Employers must conduct training at the time of their initial assignment and upon the introduction of a new hazardous substance. Training must address the methods and observations used to detect the presence or release of the chemical. It must also address physical and health hazards, protective measures, labeling, and an explanation of the SDS. Employers must inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks and the hazards associated with chemicals in unlabeled pipes (Table 6.5). 

Non-routine tasks involving high risk where experience can be limited by time. 

Of For non>routine task (not completed frequently) an "X placed in this section. 

Training is conducted prior to starting work on non-routine tasks involving hazardous chemicals. 

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