A confined space is defined as any space that is large enough to enter and perform work, has limited or
restricted means of entry or exit and is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. The Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, requires employers to protect employees in general industry from
the hazards of entry into permit-required confined spaces by developing a permit-required confined space
program. Examples of confined spaces include manholes, tanks, vessels and pits.
Participants should be able to explain the following after watching the program:
- The members of the confined space entry team and their duties;
- The purpose of entry permits;
- Why atmospheric testing & monitoring is important for confined space entry;
- What mechanical & engulfment hazards exist with confined space entry.
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