Safety
Confined space
A space with limited entry or exit not designed for continuous occupancy.
Hazards
- A space with limited entry or exit not designed for continuous occupancy.
Controls
- Evaluate permit status, atmosphere, isolation, attendant, communication, entry, and rescue before access.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Evaluate permit status, atmosphere, isolation, attendant, communication, entry, and rescue before access.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund