The main reason accidents occur in or around ‘Confined Spaces’ is because a PLAN has not been developed, by the employer, per the regulations.
The company must answer the following question,
What is a Confined Space?
A ‘Confined Space’ means a fully or partially enclosed space,
(a) that is not both designed and constructed for continuous human occupancy, and
(b) in which atmospheric hazards may occur because of its construction, location or contents or because of work that is done in it.
Ontario Regulation 632/05
A separate plan must be developed to deal with each ‘Confined Space’.
The plan shall contains provisions for:
a) The duties of workers;
b) Co-ordination document (section on lead employers);
c) On-site rescue procedures;
d) Rescue equipment and methods of communication;
e) Clothing and personal equipment and devices;
f) Isolation of energy and control of materials movement;
g) Attendants;
h) Adequate means for entering and exiting;
i) Atmospheric testing;
j) Ventilation and purging;
k) The Permit.
Every worker who enters a ‘Confined Space’ or who performs related work shall be given adequate training for safe work practices for working in ‘Confined Spaces’ , including training in the recognition of hazards associated with ‘Confined Spaces’. If training is to be provided then the employer must ensure that training is developed in consultation with the JHSC or H&S rep, if any. Also, the training must be reviewed annually.
As well, the employer SHALL ensure that a separate entry permit is issued each time work is to be formed in a confined space, before any worker enters the confined space.
An entry permit shall include at least the following;
a) The location of the confined space
b) The description of the work to be performed there
c) A description of the hazards and the corresponding control measures
d) The time period for which the entry permit applies
e) The name of the attendant
f) A record of each worker’s entries and exits
g) A list of the equipment required for entry and rescue, and verification that the equipment is in good working order
h) Results obtained in atmospheric testing
i) If the work to be performed in the confined space includes hot work, adequate provisions for the hot work and corresponding control measures
HRS Group Inc. has a great team that can help you with all your health and safety needs. Contact Deborah toll free at 1-877-907-7744 or locally at 705-749-1259.
Remember “In Ontario, ALL Accidents are Preventable”
‘Work’ and ‘Play’ safe.
Daniel L. Beal
CHSEP – Foundation Level
VP & Senior Trainer
HRS Group Inc.
Good write-up. I’m going to a regular visitor of this website so keep up the good work.
Well I sincerely enjoyed studying it. This subject offered by you is very effective for correct planning.
Will probably be back to get more. Thanks.
I had no trouble navigating through all tabs as well as related information. I recently found what I hoped for.
Hello.This post was extremely interesting, particularly because I was browsing for thoughts on this matter last week.
Wow, this blog is magnificent I love reading your posts. Keep up the good work! You know, many people are looking around for this information, you can aid them greatly.
Well done. Excellent blog.
As a Newbie, I am continuously searching online for articles that can help me. Thank you.
Great information and straight to the point.
Thank you for this article.
I do not agree with this particular post. Nonetheless, I had looked with Bing and I’ve found out that you are right and I was thinking in the improper way. Continue publishing quality content such as this.
There is certainly a lot to think about here. I believe you made certain nice points in features also.
You covered some curious points here. I came across this article by using Bing and I must confess that I now subscribe to the blog. It’s very great.
As a Newbie, I am constantly searching online for articles that can be of assistance to me. Thank you.
You completed some fine points there. I did a search on the topic and found most folks will go along with with your blog.
There is evidently a lot to know about this. I consider you made various good points in features also.
I unquestionably understand everything you have said. In fact, I browsed throughout your various other articles and I’m sure that you’re definitely correct. Best wishes with this particular website.
Well I really liked reading it. This post provided by you is very helpful for correct planning.
Very efficiently written story. It will be helpful to everyone who utilizes it, including me. Keep up the good work – looking forward to more posts.
Great website, you can always find whatever you are searching for.