Confined Space Work

In the State of California, Confined space means a space that:

(1) Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; and

(2) Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits are spaces that may have limited means of entry.); and

(3) Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

From the California Code of Regulations (CCR)
Title 8
Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 16. Control of Hazardous Substances Article 108. Confined Spaces
5157. Permit-Required Confined Spaces.
(b) Definitions

California has very specific requirements for businesses with Confined Spaces including:

1. Evaluation of the Workplace to identify all Confined Spaces
2. Marking of all Confined Spaces
3. Notification of Employees working around Confined Spaces
4. Implementation of effective measures to prevent unauthorized entry into Confined Spaces
5. Implementation of a written Confined Space Entry Permit Program available for review by all employees and their authorized agents (if the business will allow employees to enter Confined Spaces)
6. The strict adherence to an internal Confined Space Entry Permit process

As experts in the field, Sonik can help you assess your business, formulate a written plan and maintain compliance with CalOSHA regulations by providing certified Supervision and Entrants for your Confined Space work.

Contact us today for a no obligation site review.

For the CalOSHA publication “Is it Safe to Enter A Confined Space?” click here.