LESSON PLAN 

Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Overview:

A confined space is a space with limited or restricted means of entry or exit, is large enough for a worker to enter and perform assigned work and is not designated for continuous occupancy. A permit-required confined space (permit space) is a confined space that contains health or safety hazards, thereby requiring a permit for entry. OSHA estimates that more than 2 million U.S. workers enter permit spaces annually. Employees who work in confined spaces face increased risk of injury or death from hazards, such as entrapment, engulfment, hazardous atmosphere and working in closer proximity to machinery than normal. OSHA requires employers to evaluate their workplace to determine if any permit-required confined spaces exist. If so, the employer must inform employees of the existence and dangers of these spaces. Where employees are required to enter a permit-required confined space, employers must develop and implement a written permit space program and must train affected employees in its use.In this course, the student will review OSHA 3138, "Permit-Required Confined Spaces". This publication outlines OSHA's requirements for employers and employees to follow when permit-required confined spaces exist in the workplace. This course is relevant to business owners, engineers, managers, foreman and any other personnel working in industries that contain confined spaces Specific Knowledge or Skill ObtainedThis course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The definition of confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces.
• The requirements of employers and employees with regard to confined spaces.
• The requirements for development, implementation and monitoring of a confined space permit program.