Osha Confined Space Fact Sheet

Confined spaces in residential construction.

Osha confined space fact sheet. Washington osha recently announced the publication of three new fact sheets including one intended to help employers develop and implement emergency response plans for workers in permit required confined spaces. Osha fact sheet publication 3694 november 2013. Is large enough for a worker to enter it. 16 2018 confined space entry on a farm 196 kb pdf 2 pages confined spaces.

Is large enough for a worker to enter it. People working in confined spaces face life threatening hazards including toxic substances electrocutions explosions and asphyxiation. April 2015 osha has developed a new construction standard for confined spaces 29 cfr 1926 subpart aa any space that meets the following three criteria. This fact sheet highlights many of the confined space hazards associated with pits and how employers can protect their workers in these environments.

Atmospheric testing in confined spaces fact sheet 2005 english. Osha has developed a new construction standard for confined spaces 29 cfr 1926 subpart aa any space that meets the following three criteria. Is 911 your confined space rescue plan. The occupational safety and health act of 1970 requires employers to comply with safety and health standards promulgated by osha or by an osha approved state plan.

This osha fact sheet highlights the confined space hazards encountered in construction pits and describes requirements for reducing those hazards. Crawl spaces and attics fact sheet osha 3787 note. Longshoring and marine terminals industries. This fact sheet is under revision.

For information on confined spaces in the construction industry visit our confined spaces web page. Html pdf confined spaces in construction. Osha has developed a standard for confined spaces in construction 29 cfr 1926 subpart aa that applies to spaces such as attics basements and crawl spaces. The confined space fact sheet includes information about how to select an off site emergency responder the types of hazards rescuers might encounter and other information that emergency service providers should obtain from employers during pre rescue planning.

Confined spaces such as manholes crawl spaces and tanks are not designed for continuous occupancy and are difficult to exit in the event of an emergency. Confined space safety on commercial fishing vessels fact sheet 2011 english. 12 2015 asphyxiation in sewer line manhole 218 kb pdf 2 pages. Fact sheet osha fs 3849 2016 english.

This fact sheet developed after consultation with the national association of home builders nahb and a detailed frequently asked questions faqs document clarify some of the standard s provisions and their application to residential construction work. Html pdf confined spaces in residential construction fact sheet osha fs 3914 2017 english. Confined spaces osha 3138 2004 english. Factsheet confined spaces in construction.

Osha directive cpl 02 01 061. Pits confined spaces can present conditions that are immediately dangerous to workers if not properly identified evaluated tested and controlled.