Regulations respecting entry into and occupancy of hazardous confined spaces in federal works, undertakings and businesses (Canada Confined Spaces Regulations) Repealed! Jurisdiction Canada Year 1972 Published in English, French Original/other title [French] Rčglement concernant l'accčs aux espaces clos dangereux et leur occupation dans les ouvrages, entreprises ou affaires de compétence fédérale Serial title Canada Gazette - Gazette du Canada Source 9 Feb. 1972, Part II, Vol.106, No.3, p.156-161. Serial number SOR/72-13 Descriptors [Primary] Canada, occupational safety, prohibited work, work in confined spaces [Secondary] alarm systems, directive, hazard evaluation, personal protective equipment, replaced, restricted areas, safety and health organization, safety checks, threshold limit values, ventilation Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract Issued pursuant to the Canada Labour Code, Part IV (Safety of Employees), these regulations apply to entry into and occupancy of confined spaces in federal works, undertakings and businesses. Safe ingress and egress must be assured for employees wearing prescribed protection equipment. Precautions include: person in charge must observe each entry; prevention of inadvertent or accidental entry; hazard evaluation and warning; pre-entry emergency and rescue procedures, instruction and training; safety levels of toxic airborne substances; correction of oxygen deficiency; removal and prevention from entry of liquids and free-flowing solids; occupancy time limit; pure air breathing apparatus; safety harness; ventilation equipment with safety alarm; inspection, maintenance and defective equipment procedures. Replaced by CIS 86-1483. CIS No. 73-534 Database ID 19278