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Resources - Types of Confined Spaces

Types of Confined Spaces | Hazards in Confined Spaces | Working Safely in Confined Spaces | Confined Space Hazards in Different Industries | Confined Space Training | Confined Space Rescue | Hazard Alerts and Bulletins

The following links list publications and other resources to help with confined space issues. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.

Confined Space Entry Workshop

This document discusses the hazards of confined space entry, testing before entering, what should be tested for, and the regulations for confined space.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (1 MB)

OSH Answers: Confined Space - Introduction

"Many workers are injured and killed each year while working in confined spaces. An estimated 60% of the fatalities have been among the would-be rescuers. A confined space can be more hazardous than regular workspaces for many reasons."
Source: CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
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A Guide to Safety in Confined Spaces

"This manual provides information on recognition of confined spaces and their hazards, and specific safe work practices for testing, monitoring, and ventilating the atmosphere; isolation of energy sources (lockout-tagout); respirators; standby/rescue; and addressing general physical hazards such as temperature extremes, engulfment hazards, slick surfaces, and noise. A checklist for confined space entry is appended."
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
* PDF (325 KB)

Preventing Occupational Fatalities in Confined Spaces

"This Alert requests the assistance of managers, supervisors, and workers in the prevention of deaths that occur in confined spaces. Confined spaces may be encountered in virtually any occupation; therefore, their recognition is the first step in preventing fatalities."
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
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Safe Work in Confined Spaces

"This leaflet is aimed at employers and the self-employed who carry out work in confined spaces, and forms part of HSE's commitment to make simple and practical guidance available for small firms."
Source: Health and Safety Executive, UK
* PDF (38 KB)

Safety and Health in Confined Spaces

"This book addresses the common issues and challenges that safety and industrial hygiene professionals may have when setting up and maintaining a program, and subsequent training for employees."
Source: Neil McManus, Lewis Publishers, Copyright 1999
* Not available online

Complete Confined Spaces Handbook

"This handbook provides plant managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and industrial hygienists with recommended procedures and guidance for safe entry into confined spaces."
Source: John Rekus, Lewis Publishers, Copyright 1994
* Not available online.



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