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.
I’m attempting to find things to enhance my web site! I suppose its ok to use some of your ideas!!
You are so cool man, the post on your blogs are super great.
Very well said, your blog says it all about that particular topic.
I love to visit your web-blog, the themes are nice.
Great article.
You seem to be very professional in the way you write.
My friend first found your blog on Google and she referred your blog to me. Excellent work.
I’d need to examine with you here. Which isn’t something I normally do! I take pleasure in reading a post that can make folks think. Also, thanks for permitting me to remark!
Thanks so much for giving everyone an extraordinarily superb chance to check tips from this website. It is usually very nice plus full of amusement for me and my office co-workers to search your blog at the least thrice in 7 days to read the latest guidance you have. And definitely, I’m at all times astounded with all the splendid information you serve.
This is very interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger. I have joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your fantastic post. Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!
You made some nice points there. I did a search on the subject matter and found most guys will approve with your site.
Of course, what a magnificent blog and instructive posts, I surely will bookmark your blog. All the best!
Very good blog, thank you for this. I think I will use a similar format with mine. Good to see you are getting some commentors here too, but the feedback are a little off topic. Anyway, Thank you!
Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your blog and i have to say that I acquire actually enjoyed your blog posts. Anyway, I will be subscribing to any feed and will enjoy all your new blogs.
Throughout this great design of things you receive a B+ with regard to hard work. Where you confused me personally was in all the particulars. As it is said, the devil is in the details… And it couldn’t be much more correct here. Having said that, allow me reveal to you exactly what did work. The text is definitely quite engaging and that is probably the reason why I am taking an effort to opine. I do not really make it a regular habit of doing that. Secondly, even though I can notice the leaps in reasoning you come up with, I am not really confident of just how you appear to unite the details which inturn produce your final result. For the moment I shall yield to your position however trust in the near future you link the facts much better.
Well written!
I have read previous blogs too and you are just awesome. I really like what you have written here and I certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still take care of to keep it wise. I can not wait to read more from you. This is actually a great website.
Definitely, what a great website and educative posts, I surely will bookmark your blog. All the Best!
This is the first time I frequented your website page and so far, I amazed with the research you made to create this particular publish. Excellent job!
Very well done!