Guidance
Hazards of Confined Spaces
Hazards of Confined Spaces
- WorkSafeBC
- Guidance
- Unknown
- Confined SpaceDropped ObjectsExplosionSlips, Trips and Falls
- Confined space hazardsExplosionHazardous substancesOxygen deficiencyOxygen enrichment
- Confined space entry
- Gas detectorProcess pipework and pipelinesRespiratorRotating machinery
- Atmospheric gas testingEnergy and process isolationLockout and tagoutVentilation
Summary
This booklet explains atmospheric and physical dangers associated with confined-space entry, illustrated by workplace accident alerts. It discusses oxygen imbalance, toxic substances, explosive atmospheres and machinery hazards, alongside calibrated air monitoring, ventilation, piping isolation and lockout. It outlines the components of a written entry programme, including hazard assessment and rescue arrangements.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Oxygen deficiency; oxygen deficient; oxygen displacement; oxygen depletion.
Classifications: Oxygen enrichment; oxygen enriched atmosphere.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Respirator; respiratory protective equipment; RPE.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Atmospheric gas testing; gas testing; atmosphere testing.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Lockout and tagout; LOTO; lockout/tagout.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Summary
A booklet explaining atmospheric and physical hazards in confined spaces and the precautions required before entry.
Themes: confined space, dropped objects, explosion, slips, trips and falls.