Confined Space

Ontario’s new harmonized confined spaces regulation came into effect in September 30, 2006.  The new regulation replaces all sections related to confined spaces under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and apply to all employers covered by the Act.

 

 

We have a trained rescue team on hand on a 24 hour basis to ensure that your workers are safe when performing their work

 

 

 

 

Does your workplace or work project have Confined Spaces?

  • A "Confined Space" means a fully or partially enclosed space;

  • That is not both designed and constructed for continuous human occupancy, and

  • In which atmospheric hazards may occur because of its construction, location or contents or because of the work done in it.

If you answered "yes" to any of these statements then you are dealing with a Confined Space

 

Requirements to enter a Confined Space

  • Written Program
  • Emergency Response Plan
  • Entry Permit
  • Rescue Team 
  • Entry Permit
  • Co-ordination document to ensure employee responsibilities
  • Hazard Assessment
  • Confined Space Attendant

D&G Construction can develop a Confined Space entry program for your workplace or organization.