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Confined Spaces

Manholes, Construction

Ensuring safety in and around manholes involves understanding confined space entry procedures, using proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and following safety protocols. This safety topic for construction workers reviews the characteristics of a permit-required confined space, scenarios that cause the most manhole incidents, required PPE for manhole work, actions to take before entering a manhole, and how to stay safe while working in a manhole.

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Resources & References

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OSHA Fatal Facts: Asphyxiation in Sewer Line Manhole

OSHA Fact Sheet - Atmospheric Testing in Confined Spaces

OSHA QuickCard - Permit-Required Confined Spaces

OSHA Booklet - Permit-Required Confined Spaces

Confined Space Entry Video Program

Standards or Regulations

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OSHA 1926.1203(e)(2)(ii) Immediately guard hole entrance when cover is removed.

OSHA 1926.1204(e)(3) Order to test for atmospheric hazards in confined spaces.

OSHA 1926.1204(f) An attendant must be outside a permit-required confined space.

OSHA 1926.1204(i) Develop procedures for confined space rescue and emergency services.

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Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that reviews the characteristics of a permit-required confined space, scenarios that cause the most manhole incidents, required PPE for manhole work, actions to take before entering a manhole, and how construction workers can stay safe while working in a manhole.

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