OSHA Confined Space Standard for Construction

Optimum Safety Management has put together a number of resources for construction employers seeking guidance regarding the OSHA Confined Spaces Standard for Construction, 29 CFR 1926.1200-1213 Subpart AA, with good faith enforcement beginning August 3 and full OSHA enforcement beginning October 2, 2015.

Information

A confined space is any location that has limited means of entry and exit, is large enough for a worker to enter, but is not intended for regular or continuous occupancy. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to: tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, pipelines, etc.

There are 5 key differences in the construction rule, and several areas where OSHA has clarified existing requirements. The new standard more directly addresses the needs of the construction industry. Continue reading here: What You Need to Know About the New Confined Spaces Standard.

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

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Resources

Full Webinar! Confined Space Entry: Implementing the New Standard for Construction

Join our team members from Optimum Safety Management as they help construction companies understand confined space safety and pave the way to compliance with the new OSHA standard, including:

Improved understanding of the new confined space standard for construction rule
Checklist for implementing a safety-focused confined spaces rule
FAQs regarding the confined spaces rule

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Compliance Guide: OSHA Confined Space Standard

This list provides a simple, overview-level guide to complying with the standards found in 29 CFR 1926.1200-1213 Subpart AA. Register to find 7 necessary steps to comply and clear action-points to guide your organization.