Confined Space Entry

Confined spaces are spaces in the workplace where the configuration hinders the activities of employees that work in them. They're not normally designed for occupancy, their entrance/exit is restricted in size and they typically posses other hazards- hazardous atmosphere, heat/cold, unguarded machinery- that can be injurious and often fatal. Confined Space Entry will identify confined spaces and their hazards; help develop an entry permit system, training and rescue procedures and define employer responsibility for them.


Employees, ask yourselves...

• Do you ever have to work in a space that is small and difficult to get into or out of?
• When you're in such a space are you subject to hazardous gases, fluids, electricity or unguarded machinery?
• Have you received special training for confined space work, especially in the area of self-rescue?
• Is there anyone just outside the space ready to help in case of trouble? Is rescue equipment nearby?

Employers, ask yourselves...

• Do you have confined spaces in your workplace?
• If so, have you identified all of the hazards they present?
• Do you have an system in place to restrict confined space access to certain workers?
• Do you have trained, properly equipped rescue personnel in case of trouble?
• Do you know when- and when not- to send in rescue personnel?

Whether you're an employer or employee if you can't quickly answer all of these questions then you want Confined Space Entry! Keep your employees safe and your company profitable- order Confined Space Entry now!

The content in this eBook was based on material provided by the National Association of Safety Professionals, a non-profit membership organization that provides workplace safety training and certifications for individuals and corporations.

Table of Contents- Confined Space Entry

• Introduction
• Defining a Confined Space
• Types of Confined Spaces
• Intent of the CSE Standard
• Confined Space Hazards
• Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring
• Entry Rescue Services
• Permit System
• Written Program
• Supplemental Narrative- Overview of CSE