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”.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...