Confined Space Awareness
An average of 100 confined space related deaths occur each
year in United States workplaces. Do you know what a confined space is?
Have you identified all the confined spaces in your workplaces?
Do you have any permit-required confined spaces?
What are the potential atmospheric hazards of your confined spaces? Physical hazards?
Do your workers have confined space training? Is it understood? Documented?
Will “911” provide a confined space rescue for you? If you cannot answer one or more of the above questions, you may need confined space training. Consider this training to answer your questions.
Topics of Discussion:
Background and Statistics
Managing Your Safety and Health
OSHA Regulations & DLS Enforcement
Confined Space Regulations
Roles & Responsibilities
Your Confined Spaces
Permit Space Evaluation
Entry Options for Confined Spaces
Confined Space Programs
Permit System
Training Requirements
Emergency Planning- Options for Rescue
Knowledge Check
