Confined Space
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Description
Confined spaces are hard.
No two job sites are the same but many have one thing in common – Confined Space.
So how do you know if your worksite has one?
Confined spaces…
- are large enough so that a human can enter and perform assigned task
- have limited or restricted access
- not assigned for continuous use by personnel
Some confined spaces require special permits to access due to safety concerns such as engulfment, entrapment or asphyxiation.
Confined spaces greater than 5 ft. require:
- all occupants wear a fall arrest harness
- and a mechanical rescue system be ready for use in case of need.
This rule applies to all non-classified confined spaces.
ABC’s of Confined Spaces
A simple way to think about confined space solutions…
Anchors (a)
Confined space solutions need to be anchored to a structure and are what the connector (c) attaches to. Anchors are:
- Davit systems
- Tripods
- Portable fall arrest systems
Body Support (b)
Body support refers to what is supporting the users weight, usually in form of:
- Full body harnesses
- Work seats
Connectors (c)
Connectors are the “middle-man” between the anchor and the body support – most commonly:
- Winches
- Retrieval SRL’s