The goal of this lesson is to make all employees aware of the potential hazards that may exist in a confined space and understand that special precautions, training, and an approved Confined Space Entry Permit or approved Routine Entry Procedures are required for entry.
Learning Objectives:
- List the potential hazards that may be found in a confined space.
- Identify the correct action for a non-qualified person to take if asked to enter an area they believe meets the OSHA definition of a Confined Space.
- Identify the requirements for entry to a Permit-Required Confined Space.
Applicable Regulation:
- CFR 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces.
- CFR 1910.146 App B Procedures for Atmospheric Testing. Subpart J
- CFR 1910.146 App D Confined Space Pre-Entry Check List
- CFR 1910.146 App E Sewer System Entry.
- ANSI Z117.1-1989 American National Standard: Safety requirements for confined spaces.
