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Common Questions About Confined‐Space Safety
Author(s) -
Brown Randy
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1996.tb00545.x
Subject(s) - confined space , space (punctuation) , business , administration (probate law) , computer security , risk analysis (engineering) , architectural engineering , computer science , environmental health , medicine , engineering , political science , law , operating system
The Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) defines a confined space as: being large enough for a person to enter; having restricted means of entry or exit; and not designed for continuous occupancy. The author discusses the answers to the following questions: What is the difference between permitted and non‐permitted confined space? What are some examples of confined spaces in the water utility industry? What types of hazards does a confined space present? How can I ensure that my co‐workers are safe while working in confined spaces? What is the role of the confined space attendant? and What rescue and emergency procedures should the attendant follow?