Confined Spaces
Learning objectives
- Identify characteristics and examples of a confined space.
- Identify the potential hazards of a confined space
- Recognize the difference between a permit required confined space and a non-permit required confined space, as well as the criteria for reclassifying a confined space
- Identify the role of a worker who is not authorized to enter a confined space in the event of an emergency
Course overview
In this lesson you will learn the hazards posed by confined spaces and the difference between a permit-required confined space and a non-permit-required confined space.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 17 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 193
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Japanese, Dutch
Course Outline
- What Is a Confined Space?
- Classification of a Confined Space
- Emergency Rescue
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.146 Subpart J - General Environmental Controls - 1910.146, Permit required confined spaces
- 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA - Confined Spaces in Construction
- Canada Labour Code, Part II, Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR), Part XI: Confined Spaces
- Health and Safety Authority (HSA), Code of Practice for Working in Confined Spaces (2017)
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Confined Spaces: A Brief Guide to Working Safely (INDG258)
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Safe Work in Confined Spaces: Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. Approved Code of Practice, Regulations and Guidance (L101)