Confined Space Entry Course
October 6, 2008 by admin
Filed under Confined Space Entry
There are confined spaces in many industrial workplaces. We are concerned that many of these confined spaces pose unique problems due to their contents and/or configuration. Some confined spaces, for example, pose entrapment hazards for entrants, while others restrict air circulation so that hazardous atmospheres may accumulate. Confinement itself can increase the risk of injury or death by making employees work closer to hazards than they would otherwise. Accident investigators have long recognized and directed employer and employee attention to the special dangers of confined spaces.
• Why Comply???? Confined space entry is a leading cause of occupational fatalities in our country.
• Statistics. US Standard covers 240,000 workplaces and 12.2 million workers. Workers make 4,8 million entries/year. Standard may prevent 85% of fatalities and nearly 11,000 injuries
OBJECTIVES OF CONFINES SPACE ENTRY COURSE
Given the information and exercises in this confined space entry course, you will be able:
• Recognize of hazards which may exist in permit-required confined spaces.
• Know how to measure of hazards
• Steps in developing a permit-required confined space program.
• Application of alternative procedures and permit system
