Confined Spaces

A confined space is what 3 things?

1. A restricted opening (making entry + exit difficult)

2. Large enough for a whole person to enter

3. Not designed to be occupied

A confined space is a ________ opening, making entry and exit difficult

restricted

A confined space is large enough for a _______ to enter

person

True or false. A confined space is designed to be occupied.

False. A confined space is not designed to be occupied

A permit-required confined space is a space that requires an entry permit when it has any 1 of the following 4 things…

1. Atmospheric hazard

2. Potential of entrapment or engulfment

3. Hazardous configuration

4. Any other serious health or safety hazard

What do you call a space that has any 1 of the following characteristics?

1. Atmospheric hazard

2. Potential of entrapment or engulfment

3. Hazardous configuration

4. Any other serious health or safety hazard

A permit-required confined space

What is the most common cause of death in confined spaces?

Atmospheric hazard

Englufment

The state of being surrounded or covered by something like corn in a grain bin

Hazardous configuration

The design of a space that can trap or harm someone

5 examples of other serious hazards

1. Extreme temps

2. Mechanical & hydraulic energy

3. Lighting problems

4. Noise

5. Slippery surfaces

All permit-required confined spaces must be labeled with what?

danger signs indicating that it’s a confined space

Authorized entrant(s)

The person who goes into a permit-required confined space

Attendent(s)

The person who remains outside of the permit-required confined space and communicates with the authorized entrant(s)

Entry supervisor

Person responsible and who signs off on the permit-required confined space entry