Safety Tip - Confined Spaces
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Safety Tip - Confined Spaces

Gain a broad understanding of confined spaces, their safety hazards, and why entry permits are sometimes required

Vivid Learning
Updated Aug 24, 2018

Each year, an average of 92 fatalities occurs from confined spaces locations due to asphyxiation, acute or chronic poisoning, or impairment.

In this course, you will learn more about confined spaces.

What is a "confined space?"

A confined space is a space that:

  1. Is large enough and so arranged that an employee can bodily enter it;
  2. Has limited or restricted means for entry and exit; 
  3. Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.