 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
developed a Permit Required Confined Space standard. The
standard protects employees from the special hazards encountered
while working in confined spaces. These hazards include the
build-up of toxic/explosive vapors or gasses, lack of oxygen,
mechanical hazards and difficulty during emergency rescue
operations. Examples of confined spaces include manholes,
tanks, vaults, pits, and storage bins. To meet the OSHA requirements
the University has developed a policy on Permit-Required
Confined Spaces.
Form A - Use if non-hazardous
environment
Front and Back (Adobe
PDF)
Form B -
Use for Permit-Required Spaces (Adobe PDF)
For more information of the University's confined space program,
please contact Steven Deck at 410.706.3490 or via e-mail at sdeck@af.umaryland.edu.
UMB Policy on Confined Spaces
OSHA
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