Confined spaces are places in different industries that is situated in a location where the spaces are tight. It can be places like a man hole, a big machine (if it needs cleaning), mining places, air ducts. etc. and those places have a lot of safety and health hazards for the workers. The common hazards of confined spaces include:
vapor poisoning
asphyxiation
engulfment
And thanks for OSHA's Confined spaces training, all of those hazards can be avoided. Their new program (8 hour courses) aims to make the student:
Understand the scope & application of OSHA's various confined space entry standards
Identify "Confined Spaces", then determine if they are "Permit Required"
Understand OSHA requirements for developing and maintaining a "Permit-required confined space entry program" / permit
Know responsibilities of entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, contractors
Identify when you may utilize OSHA's "Alternate Entry" and "Reclassification" procedures
Understand the requirements for "Rescue & Emergency Services"
Have a basic knowledge of the general use and limitations of related equipment
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