Confined Space Entry

Confined spaces typically have limited or restricted means of entry or exit and are not designed for continuous occupation by workers. Some confined spaces may contain hazardous or oxygen-deprived atmospheres. A few examples of confined spaces are tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, vaults, tunnels or pipelines.**

Survey Says: The NSC 2020 Safety Technology in the Workplace Survey shows: 30% of workers surveyed reported being exposed to a confined space entry, and 13% report a confined space entry has caused or contributed to a serious workplace injury.

The information in each section below is listed in the order of relevance to the hazardous situation.

Situational risks – inherent to the situation or proximate cause of injury
Oxygen deprivation – gases Oxygen deprivation – material Trench collapse	Explosions Fires Drowning

Systemic risks – contribute to injury but are not direct causes
Leadership failure Lack of workplace awareness Lack of training Improper PPE	Improper egress paths Faulty equipment Fatigue

Relevant Technology Solutions
Digital Gas Monitors Drones Air supplying respirators Rescue and retrieval systems	Fire and smoke detectors Air purifying respirators Lone worker monitoring

* Safety Technology 2020: Mapping Technology Solutions for Reducing Serious Injuries and Fatalities in the Workplace

** OSHA Confined Spaces

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