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This confined space checklist is a pre-start safety check for permit required confined space works in construction.
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Asphyxiation or oxygen deficiency due to the presence of deadly gases is a common cause of incidents when working in confined space. Use OSHA toolbox talk: confined space converted to SafetyCulture to remind employees to test and monitor oxygen content, flammability, and toxicity of the confined space before and during entry. Document questions, hazards, and physical symptoms detected to provide necessary actions needed.
Use this checklist before entering a confined space. Start by filling out general information about the confined space, its type, how often it is used, and the work to be performed inside. List down names of the people involved in the work and classify if it is permit-required or not. Next check if the area is free from hazards and ensure that the atmosphere is tested carefully. Evaluate if the workers are competent and trained to perform the job and if proper protective equipment (safety harness and lifelines) are worn properly. Lastly, ensure that permits are posted in the entrance of the confined space and show the names of the persons qualified to perform the job. Complete the audit by citing any safety recommendations.
This checklist is for ensuring a non permit-required confined space stays free of life-threatening hazards. It also helps address any risks that may be encountered with different work and tasks. With this, you can evaluate the machinery in place, the work to be done, the air pressure, and the presence of gasses in your confined space before, during, and after work is done, and then address any issues that may be spotted during the inspection.
Entry supervisors and duty managers are responsible for evaluating the overall safety of a confined space before getting all workers access it. This checklist can be used as a guide to make sure that important safety measures are strictly implemented. Use SafetyCulture's Analytics feature to track improvement on compliance and safety.
