Life-Saving Commitment #3: Confined Space

Obtain authorization before entering a confined space

A confined space, such as a vessel, tank or pipe can contain flammable gas, toxic air or other dangers such as a lack of oxygen, things that can fall on you, configuration of the space or moving parts. Authorized access keeps you safe.

You should:

• Confirm with the Supervisor or the person in charge of the work that it is safe to start work
• Confirm with the Attendant that you can enter a confined space
• Follow the requirements of the confined space permit
• Stop work if you have any difficulty in breathing, exit the area immediately and notify your supervisor

If you are an Attendant you should:

• Approve and control access to the confined space
• Have a means of communication with the people in the confined space

If you are the Supervisor or the person in charge of the work you should:

• Confirm that the requirements of the confined space permit are in place
• Confirm that a qualified Attendant is always present when people are in a confined space
• Confirm that gas testing is carried out as per the policy
• Confirm that it is safe to start work