Confined Space Entry - Fundamental Intent

To identify and manage hazards associated with entering equipment and spaces that have limited openings for worker entry and exit, could have unacceptable air quality  such as toxics or irritants present or lack of oxygen, or present a risk of engulfment by loose particle or bulk material.

Examples activities that would require use of a Confined Space Entry SWP: 

1. Entry to clean, internally inspect or repair a storage tank
2. Entry to clean, internally inspect or repair of a process vessel
3. Entry into a silo
4. Entry into a column or a silo skirt with restricted openings
5. Entry to clean or change filter elements in bag houses
6. Entry into dryers or ball mills
7. Entry to Inspect or repair boilers
8. Entry to underground utility tunnels
9. Entry into exhaust ducts or ventilation systems
10. Entry into sewer pits and sewers
11. Entry to clean rail cars or tank trucks
12. Entry to clean ships or barges
13. Entry into open top spaces more than 4 ft deep such as dikes, excavations and cooling towers