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
Resources
- OSHA Frequently asked questions on the confined spaces for construction rule
- Understanding confined space – Construction vs. general industry
- Memo clarifies citation policy for welding, cutting, heating in confined spaces
(02-15-19) - Free Whitepaper - How OSHA's Confined Spaces in Construction Affects Non-Construction Companies
Essential Confined Spaces Solutions
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Confined Spaces: Entry Team Training - Construction Activities Training
Helps employees meet requirements of the new OSHA standard regarding construction activities in confined spaces.
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Confined Space Signs
Inform your employees of the danger posed by permit-required confined spaces.
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Personal Protective Equipment
Protect your workers from the hazards of a permit-required confined space.
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Confined Spaces Publications
Shop guides, manuals, newsletters and handbooks to help keep employees safe in permit-required confined spaces.
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KellerOnline® Tool
Online service offers tools and applications to help comply with OSHA confined space requirements.
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Construction Consulting Services
Get in-person consulting, advisement and training on confined spaces and other OSHA/EPA regs.
Did You Know?
The 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA Confined Spaces In Construction Standard sets requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees engaged in construction activities at a worksite with 1 or more confined spaces.
It’s important to note that the employer doesn’t need to be a construction company — OSHA says construction, alteration and/or repair work including painting and decorating qualifies as construction work, even if it is not new construction.
For example, repair of existing facilities or replacement of equipment or structures with upgraded, improved parts is considered construction. However, maintenance work (i.e., keeping a structure in proper condition in a routine or scheduled fashion) does not qualify as construction work.