Permit-Only Confined Spaces

What is a confined space entry permit?

A confined space entry permit is a document that has to be presented when visiting a permit-only confined space.

Which one of these work areas is a permit-required confined space?

Permit-required confined spaces usually have warnings at their entrances to allow workers to easily recognize them.

Key Things of the Permit

According to OSHA, significant things that a standard entry permit must include are:

  • The confined space to be entered
  • The purpose for the entrance
  • Date and Duration of the stay inside the confined space
  • Names of authorized workers that have to enter the space
  • Name(s) of personnel serving as the attendant
  • Name of Supervisor with a space for their signature on the permit
  • Hazards of the confined space that has to be entered
  • Measures that have to be taken to control the hazards inside the space
  • Acceptable entry conditions
  • Results of tests that have been performed before with the tester’s name & date of the test
  • Rescue and Emergency services that can be summoned in case of any disaster
  • Communication means of the personnel inside the space and outside to maintain contact
  • Equipment that has to be provided in compliance with the operation
  • Other information that may serve towards ensuring workers safety
  • Additional permits for any other operation that has to be authorized

Characteristics of Permit-only Confined Spaces

Permit-only confined spaces are somewhat different. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, uses this term to define a confined space with the following characteristics:

  • The confined space has a hazardous atmosphere.
  • The entrant may get trapped inside.
  • The confined space includes a converging area that may become the reason for a worker getting stuck and dying of asphyxia.
  • Contains other hazards which can wreak havoc and cause harm to the workers, such as exposed wires, heat stress, and unguarded machinery.

A permit-required confined space will not necessarily have all the above characteristics. Having only one of these characteristics will label the confined space as permit-only & will require a permit for entrance. Danger confined spaces cause can lead to severe harm and may lead to fatality. Danger safety signs shall be placed around the exit with the title ‘Warning Confined Space’ mentioning the confined space is permit only. These warnings will ensure that no one enters the confined space without permission & that safety standards are maintained.

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Relevant FAQ’s

What is the difference between permit-required confined space and confined space?

Confined spaces don’t require a special permit for entry, although they are still not suitable for continuous occupancy. Permit-required confined spaces allow entry by permit only.

What is a confined space entry permit?

A confined space entry permit is a document that has to be presented when visiting a permit-only confined space.

Which one of these work areas is a permit-required confined space?

Permit-required confined spaces usually have warnings at their entrances to allow workers to easily recognize them.

What is required for a non-permit-required confined space?

A non-permit confined space is just like a simple confined space. A confined space has three conditions:

  • Being large enough for employees to enter and perform work
  • Has limited entry and exit routes
  • Not designed for continuous occupancy

 

Confined spaces

Every or almost all the workspaces have areas that are referred to as confined spaces. These areas are constructed in order so workers can enter and perform certain tasks, whenever they are required to do so. There are also limited entry and exit places as they are not designed for continuous occupancy.

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