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Confined spaces
Spaces like manholes, crawl spaces and tanks can have bad air and be hard to escape.
Key points
- Know which spaces are permit-required.
- Test air before entry.
- Never enter to rescue without training.
- Have an attendant outside.
- Follow the entry plan.
Ask the crew
- Are there confined spaces on this job?
- Who is trained?
General safety awareness. Follow your company's procedures, the site plan and the manufacturer's instructions.
