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Article: Atmospheric testing and other preparations before entering confined spaced
- Article from:
- Professional Safety
- Article date:
- August 1, 1996
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CopyrightCopyright American Society of Safety Engineers Aug 1996. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Three years have passed since OSHA promulgated 29 CFR 1910.146, "Permit Required Confined Spaces." Fatalities and accidents due to confined space activities continue to be reported nationwide each year.
One must recognize that confined spaces present an array of hazards, ranging from atmospheric hazards, to physical hazards, to those due to emergency operations. Each hazard can be effectively addressed via comprehensive planning and preparation and by following safety procedures. The basic program discussed here can be easily adapted to an employer's specific needs.
On Jan. 14, 1993, OSHA published 29 CFR 1910.146, its final rule on Permit Required Confined Spaces (Federal Register). The ...