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Confined Space
Confined Space
Confined Space
Confined spaces can be generally categorized as a space with open tops, a depth
that will restrict the natural movement of air and enclosed areas with very limited
openings for entry.
Hazardous situations within confined spaces can be classified into three areas:
• The material stored or used in the confined space; for example, damp activated
carbon in a filtration tank will absorb oxygen, and then create an oxygen
deficient atmosphere
• The activity carried out; for example, the fermentation of molasses that creates
ethyl alcohol vapors and decreases the oxygen content of the atmosphere
• The external environment; as in the case of sewer systems that may be affected
by high tides, heavier than air gases or flash floods.
It is essential that the
employer comply with
any specific regulations
that apply to work in
dangerous or potentially
dangerous areas.