Confined Spaces in Workplace

Confined spaces present significant hazards due to limited entry and exit means, making them unsuitable for continuous occupation. OSHA's definition emphasizes these key characteristics of a confined space, with examples of permit-required confined spaces outlined. Such spaces may contain hazardous atmospheres or materials with engulfment potential, posing serious safety risks. The importance of recognizing and assessing confined spaces cannot be overstated for workplace safety.

• Workplace Safety
• Confined Spaces
• OSHA Regulations
• Hazardous Atmosphere

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1. CONFINED SPACE

2. OSHA CONFINED SPACE DEFINITION: IT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ENTER AND PERFORM WORK AND, THERE IS LIMITED OR RESTRICTED MEANS FOR ENTERING OR EXITING THE SPACE AND, IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR CONTINUOUS EMPLOYEE OCCUPANCY .

3. EXAMPLE:

4. PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE (PRCS) BY DEFINITION, A PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE HAS ONE OR MORE OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS: CONTAINS OR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CONTAIN A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE; CONTAINS A MATERIAL WITH THE POTENTIAL TO ENGULF SOMEONE WHO ENTERS THE SPACE; HAS AN INTERNAL CONFIGURATION THAT MIGHT CAUSE AN ENTRANT TO BE TRAPPED OR ASPHYXIATED BY INWARDLY CONVERGING WALLS OR BY A FLOOR THAT SLOPES DOWNWARD AND TAPERS TO A SMALLER CROSS SECTION; AND/OR CONTAINS ANY OTHER RECOGNIZED SERIOUS SAFETY OR HEALTH HAZARDS.

5. CONTAINS OR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CONTAIN A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE; EXAMPLE:

6. CONTAINS A MATERIAL WITH THE POTENTIAL TO ENGULF SOMEONE WHO ENTERS THE SPACE; EXAMPLE:

7. CONFINED SPACE.. OPEN FOR DISCUSSION