Confined Space (General Industry)
Key Learning Objectives
Hazard Identification: Atmospheric hazards: Oxygen deficiency, toxic gases, flammable vapors. Physical hazards: Engulfment, machinery, electricity, extreme temperatures. Other risks: Poor lighting, noise, limited mobility.
Permit-Required Confined Spaces: Some confined spaces are more dangerous and require a permit to enter, which involves specific safety precautions (e.g., ventilation, monitoring, rescue planning). Training helps workers differentiate between permit-required confined spaces and non-permit confined spaces.
Entry Procedures: Steps to safely enter a confined space, such as testing the atmosphere, ventilating the space, and setting up communication and safety protocols. Responsibilities of the entrant, attendant, and supervisor.
Rescue and Emergency Procedures: Understanding rescue plans, equipment, and techniques in case of emergencies. Workers are trained to never enter a confined space without the appropriate rescue plan and equipment in place.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Proper use of respirators, fall protection, protective clothing, and other safety gear needed for confined space entry.
Monitoring and Testing: Use of gas monitors to test for dangerous gases, oxygen levels, and explosive atmospheres before entry and continuously during work.
Training Goal
Those who typically need Confined Space training include Maintenance workers, Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC technicians, Utility workers, Manufacturing employees, Supervisors, Rescue personnel and Construction workers (in general industry environments).