Confined Spaces: Risk and prevention
Confined Spaces: Brasilian Legislation, based on OSHA 1910
It was so difficult to have a specific legislation regarding confined spaces in Brasil.
Too many workers die in this subject thatīs the reason why we need to have a special standard and law, in order to have procedures and a specific check-list for entry.
Confined space is an area which...
- is large enough, for a worker to enter and work
- has limited openings for entry and exit
- is not designed for continuous worker occupancy
and may have...
- a known or potential hazardous atmosphere
- any serious safety hazard
Exposes workers to injury, illness, disablement or death from one of the following:
- Flammable Gas, Vapor or Mist
- Toxic or Corrosive Substances
- Oxygen (Defficiency or Enrichment)
- Airborne Combustible Dust