Hazards & Controls
Respiratory Safety
Confined Space Program

Guidance on confined space requirements in Canada

Learn how to avoid these potentially deadly errors

A written permit space program for the workplace

Technical resource manual on entering and working in confined spaces

Sample Confined-Space Entry Permit and Checklist

Example of safe work practice policies

Text of a 7 part program in use at a major university

A 26 page sample program dned for HVAC operations, plumbers, telecommunications

Full text of a program in use at a major university includes checklist

Assessment form, decision tree, and more

Policy and procedures in use by the US Coast Guard for their shore operations

Sample confined space entry program with sample entry permits

Training module and support materials

How to ventilate

A sample confined space entry program

Compliance with OSHA's confined space standard has proven to be a breeding ground for misunderstanding

Table of the hazards associated with confined spaces

Additional safety accident investigation questions to ask when confined space is involved

Full text of a university's confined space program for their employees

Policies and procedures portion of a safety manual on confined spaces

A sample draft written program

Example of a campus confined space entry program

The progam should contain at least the following minimum provisions

Confined space rescues require specialized equipment

Useful tools, including Confined Space Inventories and Written Procedures

Sample forms for a confined space entry program

Example of a standard simplified safety procedure for confined space entry

A guide to safety in confined spaces and more

Advice on confined space programs and training

Guidelines to follow to assist with effective implementation of the Standard

Designed as an aid in developing a training program on confined spaces

Fact sheet offers brief overview of OSHA requirements for confined spaces

Checklist must be filled out whenever workers enter a permit required space

Checklist for a confined space entry safety program

Provides three examples in different types of industries

Lessons learned by a compliance inspector

A safety bulletin

The majority of accidents occur during maintenance activities of tanks, etc. (pdf)

Directive discusses the requirements of the standard

To assist with OSHA requirements for confined spaces

Includes a sample written plan

Includestraining materials and other resources

Includes checklist and text of the OSHA standards

Example of a confined space safety program

United Kingdom safety materials related to confined spaces at work

A overview of OSHA requirements for confined spaces as well as some compliance tips

Example of a program in use at a major university

Sample written program