Title:  Confined Space in Construction: Joe Ornelas

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  

Confined spaces – such as manholes, crawl spaces, and tanks – are not designed for continuous occupancy and are difficult to exit in the event of an emergency. People working in confined spaces face life-threatening hazards including toxic substances, electrocutions, explosions, and asphyxiation.

A review of the new OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA

Attendees will gain a better understanding of the Confined space regulations, and what the roles and responsibilities of the various players are in that capacity.  They will gain an understanding of the differences of a confined space and a permit required confined space and what each entails.

 COURSE OUTCOMES

As a result of successfully completing this course, the student will be able to: 

• Know the difference between confined space and permit required confined space.
• Have a better understanding of the requirements of the confined space standard and permitting system.
• Be able to list the main hazards associated with confined spaces. .
• Identify several key factors in protecting employees working within the confined spaces.

 TOPICS

The following topics will be included to meet course outcomes: 

         Permit required confined space

• Entrant responsibilities
• Rescuer responsibilities
• Permit requirements
• Training requirements
• Monitoring requirements.