Confined Space Entry

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) or Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations - Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry - Subpart J – 1910.146 Permit Required Confined Space, (29 CFR 1910.146).

Spaces are considered confined because their configuration hinders activities of persons who must enter, work in and exit them. These spaces may include vessels, tanks, below ground chambers, etc., in which dangerous materials or energy may be present or generated during work activities. Theses dangerous materials may include such things as flammables, asphyxiates, or toxic materials. To reduce the chance of over exposure or entrapment in a confined space, never enter until potential hazards have been identified, safe work practices have been established, emergency retrieval equipment has been instituted, a trained stand-by person is assigned and in place (with emergency radio or phone), all safety work permits and procedures are completed and approved, and the space has been monitored to assure safe entry before and during work. Please contact the Industrial Hygienist at Risk Management & EH&S for permits and approval.