OSHA’s Confined Spaces in Construction standard is intended to protect workers from toxic, explosive, or asphyxiating atmospheres; from possible engulfment or entrapment; and from other hazards. Under this standard, employers must:
- Identify each permit-required confined space.
- Prevent unauthorized entry into confined spaces.
- Protect authorized entrants from hazards through a permit space program.
Our confined space training and solutions can help you:
- Understand the definition of a confined space and a permit-required confined space.
- Identify hazards associated with working in permit spaces.
- Know the general rules and responsibilities of the authorized entrant,
attendant, and entry supervisor. - Identify the role of the emergency rescue team.
Free Informational Video
Confined Spaces: What You Need to Know explains the similarities and differences between the new construction confined spaces standard and the existing general industry standard. Watch video now
Essential Confined Spaces Solutions
-
Confined Spaces: Entry Team Training - Construction Activities Training
Helps employees meet requirements of the new OSHA standard regarding construction activities in confined spaces.
-
Confined Space Signs
Inform your employees of the danger posed by permit-required confined spaces.
-
Personal Protective Equipment
Protect your workers from the hazards of a permit-required confined space.
-
Confined Spaces Publications
Shop guides, manuals, newsletters and handbooks to help keep employees safe in permit-required confined spaces.
-
KellerOnline® Tool
Online service offers tools and applications to help comply with OSHA confined space requirements.
-
Construction Consulting Services
Get in-person consulting, advisement and training on confined spaces and other OSHA/EPA regs.
