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Permit-required confined spaces.

A R Turk1

  • 1American Hospital Association, Chicago, IL.

Healthcare Facilities Management Series
|September 5, 1993
PubMed
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Industrial Hygiene

Background:

  • Confined spaces pose significant risks due to hazardous atmospheres.
  • Previous regulations lacked comprehensive worker protection measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the key requirements of the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard: Permit-Required Confined Spaces (29 CFR 1910.146).
  • To emphasize the standard's role in safeguarding workers from immediate health or safety risks.

Main Methods:

  • Mandatory employer identification of all permit-required confined spaces.
  • Implementation of programs for authorized entry, including permits and training.
  • Requirements for hazard communication and emergency preparedness.

Main Results:

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  • Establishes a framework for preventing unauthorized entry into hazardous confined spaces.
  • Defines specific procedures for entry permits, attendant provisions, and rescue services.
  • Ensures adequate training and equipment for all personnel involved in confined space entry.

Conclusions:

  • The new standard provides a comprehensive approach to managing risks associated with permit-required confined spaces.
  • Effective implementation is crucial for protecting workers from toxic, explosive, and asphyxiating atmospheres.