Confined Space

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. People working in confined spaces face life-threatening hazards including toxic substances, electrocutions, explosions, and asphyxiation.

Construction workers often perform tasks in confined space work areas that:

• are not large enough for an employee to enter,
• have limited means of entry or exit,
• are not designed for continuous occupancy

These spaces can present physical and atmospheric hazards that can be prevented if addressed prior to entering the space to perform work. Our training materials provide information about these spaces, the hazards they may present, and ways to safely work in them.

We also provide related topics such as First Aid, and Personal Protective Equipment,