HSE Articles, HSE Jobs, HSE News & HSE Training
We share articles related to Confined Space Entry Safety Precautions.
Confined Spaces Atmospheric Test OSHA mandates that all confine spaces be tested and ascertain safe before being inhabited. Also the confine space should be continuously monitored as far as the confine space is still inhabited. OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.146 (c) subsection (C) states: Before an employee enters the space, the internal atmosphere shall be … Read more
Confined Space Hazards – Confine space poses lots of hazards which should be managed to prevent accidents. The confined space hazards should be properly managed before the commencement of any job inside the confine space. What Is A Confined Space Many workplaces contain areas that are considered “confined spaces” because while they are not … Read more
Confined Space Entry Permit Requirements -Entry into confined spaces can be a dangerous and potentially fatal process if done incorrectly. As such, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict regulations in place regarding confined space entry, requiring all employers to inform workers of the risks of entering these areas and to obtain entry … Read more
How much air do you need in your confined space? The answer to this question depends on a variety of factors, but OSHA has some requirements about how you monitor the air quality in your confined spaces, and that process starts with knowing what your acceptable levels are and what action to take when they’re … Read more
Confined Space Ventilation Requirements – For every confined space, there are specific ventilation requirements that must be met in order to ensure the safety of those who are entering and working in the space. These requirements are designed to prevent the build-up of dangerous gases, such as methane, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide, which can … Read more
Confine space rescue is always necessary in-case something goes wrong as work progresses inside the confine space. OSHA qualifies a space as a confine space if it has the following characteristics: Has restricted access and egress Not meant for continuous occupancy If the space is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily … Read more
What Is A Confine Space Confine space is an area not necessarily designed for people, but are large enough for workers to enter and perform certain jobs; it has limited entry and egress. Confined spaces include tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, duct-work, pipelines, etc. Characteristics Of A … Read more
What Is A Non Permit Required Confined Space – A non permit required confined space according to OSHA is a space that meets the OSHA’s requirement of a confined space but does not pose additional hazards to the occupant of the space. Hence, this type of a confined space is a space that: Is large … Read more
Confined space classification is basically on organization’s discretion as there is no legal requirement nor HSE guidance on classification scheme. However, confined space classification has some advantages, which includes; Helps identify equipment requirements, Helps allocate a range of controls Helps specify competency requirements, Helps group hazard types together, Helps benchmark your activities, etc. Forms … Read more
Non-Permit Confined Space Requirements If you are unfamiliar with the term confined space, you are not alone. Confined spaces often go by different names, depending on the industry and location, such as storage tank, dumpster, silo, floor pit, and more. Non-permit confined spaces are areas that fall under the requirements of the OSHA Standard Hazard … Read more