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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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What is confind space?
Confined space is an area that is enclosed. A dog kennel could be a confined space for a dog. A living room is a confined space for example.
Who is responsible for coordinating the installation confined space program?
the confined space program team (CSPT)
Where can i find confined space gas detectors?
There is currently a sale on confined space gas detectors at pksafety. They have several models to choose from: http://www.pksafety.com/confined-space-gas-detectors.html
What best describes the term entry supervisor specifically pertaining to the USF Confined Space Program?
an authorized employee responsible for determining whether acceptable entry conditions are present in a confined space before authorizing entry; overseeing the confined space operation, and terminating the confined space entry
Which of the following is NOT required from confined space entrants?
ensure that a qualified person evaluates and classifies the confined space
What would qualify as a confined space rescue?
Confined space is an area which is enclosed with limited access which makes it a dangerous place to be in. Therefore, confined space rescue refers to techniques to save people whos been trapped in confined spaces.
What is the pressure exerted by a vapor confined within a given space?
pressure exerted by a vapor confined within a given space
What is a confined space?
The meaning of confined is limited, restrained to a given volume.think of a toilet cubical... its a small space made up of four walls... so you cant really move
Can we use 60 watt bulb in confined space?
As long as the fixture in the confined space is approved for confined space and the wattage rating of the fixture is not below 60 watts then there should be no problem using a 60 watt bulb in this situation.
Which individuals are required to have both site specific confined space training and general confined space program training?
Those required to have both site specific and general confined space training include:entrantsentry supervisorsattendantsrescuerstesters and monitorsMinersShip builders
What are the common hazards in confined space?
The common hazards of confined spaces include:vapor poisoningasphyxiationengulfment
Do you have to have confined spaces training to be OSHA certified?
Yes. Confined Space Training is mandatory in order to be OSHA certified. Confined Space Training is a necessary part of worker safety. http://www.confinedspaceentrytraining.com/
