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Confined Space Entry
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Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 9 Lessons · 26m in English, Spanish
Course Description
Working in a confined space is dangerous. OSHA has developed the General Industry and Construction, Permit Confined Space Regulations. This course gives an overview of confined spaces, the hazards associated with confined spaces, and how to work safely in confined spaces.
What You'll Learn
- Understand what confined spaces are and the hazards associated with them
- Apply OSHA Permit Confined Space Regulations for General Industry and Construction
- Reduce risk by implementing a permit space program and completing an entry permit
- Test for hazardous atmospheres and make a confined space as safe as possible
- Follow a step-by-step approach to safe confined space entry
- Manage the roles of attendants and carry out evacuation in special situations
Key Takeaways
- Working in a confined space is dangerous, which is why OSHA developed the Permit Confined Space Regulations.
- OSHA's Permit Confined Space Regulations cover both General Industry and Construction.
- A permit space program and an entry permit help reduce the risks of confined space work.
- Testing for hazardous atmospheres and making a space as safe as possible are key parts of safe entry.
- Attendants and evacuation procedures are essential to working safely in confined spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It gives an overview of confined spaces, the hazards associated with confined spaces, and how to work safely in them, including OSHA's General Industry and Construction Permit Confined Space Regulations.
Who is this course for?
It is for people who work in or around confined spaces and need to understand the hazards and how to work safely under OSHA's Permit Confined Space Regulations.
What skills will I gain?
You will gain knowledge of confined spaces regulations, occupancy permitting, occupational safety and health, OSHA standards, and workplace safety.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons cover an introduction, reducing risk with a permit space program, the entry permit, testing for hazardous atmospheres, making a space as safe as possible, the step-by-step approach to safe entry, attendants and evacuation, some special situations, and a review.
