Confined Spaces
A confined space is defined as an enclosed or partially enclosed space that:
- except for the purpose of performing work, is not primarily designed nor intended for human occupancy
- has restricted means of access or egress
- is or may become hazardous to a worker entering it (within it) because of its design, construction or atmosphere,the materials or substances in it, the work activities to be performed in it or processes used in it, or any other conditions or hazards relating to it.
resources
- Manitoba Legislation for Confined Spaces
- 2019 Legislation Amendments on Confined Spaces
- Manitoba Confined Space Code of Practice
- Fatality Statistics for Confined Spaces
- Assessment of Confined Space
- Classifications of Confined Spaces
- Safe Work Practices for Confined Spaces
- Example of Confined Space Permits
- Isolation of Pipes
- Diagram of Confined Space
- Good Overview of Confined Space Programs
- Monitoring For Air Quality
- Calibration of Air Monitors
- Bump Test, Calibration Check or Calibration?
- Personal Air Monitors
- labelling Confined Spaces
- Avoid Confusion - Number your Confined Spaces
- Eliminating Confined Spaces
- Standby Workers
- Venting and Purging Confined Spaces
- Low Oxygen Environments
- How to Inspect / Don a Harness
- A dozen fatal Mistakes in Confined Spaces
- Emergency Preparations
- Review of Confined Space Procedures
- Include Hot Surfaces in a Confined Space Assessment
- Restricted Space or Confined Space?