If a confined space poses certain hazards, it could be deemed a "permit-required" confined space which would require the entrant to obtain a permit 48 hours before entering such a space. Specific ...

Unfortunately, he was probably correct as there are a lot of common areas of confusion around the OSHA permit required confined space standard, starting with the term “permit-required”.

Confined spaces are found in nearly every work environment. These spaces can expose workers to hazards related to oxygen deficiency, and toxic or combustible atmospheres. The updated ANSI/ASSP ...

This course covers the requirements of the OSHA Permit-Required Confined-Space Standard. Course topics include safety and health hazards associated with confined space entry, and the evaluation, ...

A confined space is any space that is large enough for an employee to enter, that has a restricted means of entry or exit, and that is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. All of these ...