STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

4Core Energy & Maintenance Ltd.

Standard Operating Procedures

Form CS-PERMIT-01: Confined Space Entry Permit

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT - Valid for ONE SHIFT ONLY


SECTION 1: PERMIT INFORMATION

Field Information
Permit Number: _________________
Date Issued: _________________
Valid From: ________ (time)
Valid Until: ________ (time) Maximum 12 hours
Location/Site: _________________________________________________
Space Description: _________________________________________________
Space ID/Tag Number: _________________

SECTION 2: WORK DESCRIPTION

Work to be performed:



Estimated duration: _____________ hours

Number of workers entering: _____________


SECTION 3: CONFINED SPACE VERIFICATION

This is a confined space if ALL THREE apply:

If all three boxes are checked → This is a CONFINED SPACE. Complete this permit.


SECTION 4: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Check ALL hazards present or possible:

[W016] Atmospheric Hazards:

[W017] Physical Hazards:

[W020] Configuration Hazards:

[W012] Energy Hazards:

Other Hazards:


SECTION 5: ISOLATION AND LOCKOUT

All energy sources MUST be isolated and locked out before entry.

Energy Source Isolation Method Lock/Tag # Verified By Initial
Example: Pump 123 motor Breaker 4B locked open Lock #456 J. Smith JS

Process Isolation (valves, blanks, disconnects):

Line/Process Isolation Point Blank/Lock # Verified By Initial

Zero Energy Verified: [ ] YES - Attempted to start equipment, confirmed no movement

Verified By: _________________________ Initial: _______


SECTION 6: ATMOSPHERIC TESTING

Gas Monitor Make/Model: _______________________ Serial #: _____________

Last Calibration Date: _________________ Bump Test Done: [ ] YES

Test conducted by: _________________________ Time: _________

Acceptable Ranges: - Oxygen: 19.5% to 23% - LEL: Less than 10% - Carbon Monoxide: Less than 35 ppm - Hydrogen Sulfide: Less than 10 ppm

Initial Testing (before entry):

Location in Space O₂ (%) LEL (%) CO (ppm) H₂S (ppm) Time Initial
Top
Middle
Bottom

All readings acceptable? [ ] YES [ ] NO

If NO, describe actions taken: _____________________________________________


Continuous Monitoring (record every 15 minutes while occupied):

Time O₂ (%) LEL (%) CO (ppm) H₂S (ppm) Tested By Initial

SECTION 7: VENTILATION

Ventilation Required: [ ] YES [ ] NO

Type: [ ] Natural [ ] Forced Air (blower)

Blower Make/Model: _______________________ CFM Rating: _____________

Intake Location: _________________________________________________________ [P001] (No smoking/exhaust nearby)

Exhaust/Discharge: _______________________________________________________

Ventilation Duration Before Entry: _____________ minutes (minimum 15)

Continuous Ventilation During Entry: [ ] YES

Ventilation Verified Operating: [ ] YES By: _____________ Initial: _____


SECTION 8: REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND PPE

Check ALL equipment and PPE in use for this entry:

Entry/Rescue Equipment:

Personal Protective Equipment:

All equipment inspected and serviceable: [ ] YES By: ____________ Initial: ____


SECTION 9: PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS

Entry Supervisor:

Name: _______________________________ Phone: _____________________

Signature: _______________________________ Time: _________

Authorized Entrants:

  1. Name: _______________________________ Phone: _____________ Initial: _____
  2. Name: _______________________________ Phone: _____________ Initial: _____
  3. Name: _______________________________ Phone: _____________ Initial: _____
  4. Name: _______________________________ Phone: _____________ Initial: _____

Attendant (stationed at entry):

Name: _______________________________ Phone: _____________________

Attendant Responsibilities Understood: [ ] YES Initial: _________


SECTION 10: RESCUE ARRANGEMENTS

Rescue Method: [ ] Non-Entry (retrieval line) [ ] Entry Rescue Required

If Entry Rescue Required:

Rescue Team Notified: [ ] Fire Department [ ] Site Rescue Team [ ] Other: __________

Contact Name: _______________________________ Phone: _____________________

Notified By: _______________________________ Time: __________

Rescue Equipment Tested: [ ] YES By: _________________ Initial: _____


SECTION 11: [E009] EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Contact Name Phone Number
Emergency Services 911 911
Site Contact
4Core Supervisor
Entry Supervisor
Safety Officer

SECTION 12: ENTRY AUTHORIZATION

I certify that: - All hazards have been identified and controlled - All isolation and lockout procedures have been completed - Atmospheric testing shows acceptable conditions - All required equipment is in place and operational - All personnel are trained and understand their roles - Emergency response arrangements are in place

Entry Supervisor Signature: _________________________________ Date/Time: __________

ENTRY AUTHORIZED: [ ] YES


SECTION 13: ENTRY LOG

All entrants MUST sign in and out.

Name Time IN Initial Time OUT Initial

SECTION 14: CONDITION CHANGES / INCIDENTS

Record any changes to conditions, near-misses, or incidents:

Time Description Action Taken By

SECTION 15: PERMIT CLOSE-OUT

Work Completed: [ ] YES [ ] NO

All workers accounted for: [ ] YES (_____ workers exited)

All tools and equipment removed: [ ] YES

Space restored to safe condition: [ ] YES

Lockouts removed per procedure: [ ] YES (LO-001)

Issues or concerns to report: [ ] NO [ ] YES (describe below)



Closed By: _________________________________ Time/Date: ______________

Entry Supervisor Signature: _______________________________________________


PERMIT CANCELLATION

If conditions change and entry must be stopped, cancel this permit:

Reason for Cancellation:



Cancelled By: ______________________________ Time/Date: ______________


RETENTION: Keep completed permits for minimum 2 years.

REMINDER: This permit is valid for ONE SHIFT ONLY. A new permit is required for each entry or each shift.