Confined Spaces: Construction Best Practices
Learning objectives
- Distinguish between general industry and construction confined space standards and contexts.
- Explain the key construction-specific requirements (controlling contractor, competent person, continuous monitoring, attendant in engulfment hazards, permit suspension).
- Integrate lockout/tagout, multi-employer coordination, and hazard elimination methods into a construction confined space plan.
- Designate roles and responsibilities among controlling, host, and entry employers on a construction project.
- Develop an emergency response plan specific to a construction environment.
Course overview
Confined spaces present layered hazards that demand precise identification, structured entry procedures, and disciplined emergency response. This series addresses four critical areas: identifying atmospheric and physical hazards, defining personnel roles and permit requirements, planning and executing rescue procedures, and applying construction-specific standards. Together, these resources strengthen hazard recognition, clarify accountability, and reinforce coordinated response practices that prevent serious injury and loss of life.
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.
- 10 minutes
- Format: Video
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 7367
English
Course Outline
- The Separate Construction Standard
- Key Construction-Specific Requirements
- Coordination and Communication
- Identifying and Evaluating Hazards
- Permitting, Entry, and Reentry Procedures
- Emergency Planning and Coordination
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1926.1201n1926.1213