What is a Confined Space?

Friday, July 30, 2010 by August Mack Environmental, Inc.

A confined space is a space that meets all of the following criteria:

  • Large enough for an employee to enter and perform work
  • Has limited or restricted means for entry and exit
  • Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy 

Examples of confined spaces include storage tanks, vessels, pits and sewers. Confined spaces are regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under

OSHA Standard (29 CFR 1910.146).

If you have any questions on confined space regulations, contact one of the environmental health and safety compliance experts at August Mack Environmental at 800.579.0770.


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