What is Confined Space

Permit-Required Confined Space is confined space that has one or more of following characteristics:

• Contains or has potential to contain hazardous atmosphere
• Contains material that has potential for engulfing entrant
• Has internal configuration such that entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by floor which slopes downward & tapers to smaller cross-section
• Contains any other serious safety or health hazard