OSU Construction Practices

Confined Space Entry

If any work is to be performed in a confined space, workers shall be required to have training in confined space entry.   OSHA-defined training requirements can be found in the OSU Confined Space manual.

A work area is defined as a confined space if:

• it has limited or restricted means for entry or exit.
• it is an open-topped space such as a pit or excavation.
• its size or location may make rescue efforts difficult.
• it is not designed for continuous worker occupancy.