Confined Space Entry — Construction
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Talking points
- A confined space is any area large enough for a worker to enter, with limited means of entry or exit, and not designed for continuous occupancy — manholes, vaults, tanks, pits, and silos are common examples.
- In construction, the host employer must share known hazard information with the controlling contractor, who coordinates between all entry employers on site.
- Before entry, a competent person must evaluate the space and determine if it is permit-required — meaning it has or could develop a hazardous atmosphere, engulfment risk, converging walls, or other serious hazards.
- An attendant must be stationed outside the space at all times during entry. The attendant monitors conditions and can order evacuation but must never enter the space to attempt rescue.
- Continuous atmospheric monitoring is required during the entire entry — not just before. Conditions inside a confined space can change rapidly.
Ask the crew
Who is our attendant today, and what is the procedure if conditions change while someone is inside the space?
Standards this talk is built on
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