Osha Confined Space Fact Sheet

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Osha confined space fact sheet. Confined spaces in residential construction. 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. This fact sheet is under revision.

Fact sheet osha fs 3849 2016 english. 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. 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.

People working in confined spaces face life threatening hazards including toxic substances electrocutions explosions and asphyxiation. 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. Is large enough for a worker to enter it.

16 2018 confined space entry on a farm 196 kb pdf 2 pages confined spaces. Osha directive cpl 02 01 061. Crawl spaces and attics fact sheet osha 3787 note.

Longshoring and marine terminals industries. This fact sheet highlights many of the confined space hazards associated with pits and how employers can protect their workers in these environments. Osha fact sheet publication 3694 november 2013.

Html pdf confined spaces. 29 cfr part 1915 subpart b confined and enclosed spaces and other dangerous atmospheres in shipyard employment. 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.