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Document ID (ISN)112261
CIS number 12-0012
ISBN(s) 978-85-98117-45-4
Year 2009
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Kulcsar Neto F.
Title Confined spaces - Workers' manual
Original title Espaços confinados - Livreto do trabalhador [in Portuguese]
Bibliographic information Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 06409-002, Brazil, 2009. 37p. Illus. 11 ref.
Internet access Espaços_confinados_Livreto_do_trabalhador_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in Portuguese]
Abstract Safety guide aimed at workers called upon to work in confined spaces. Topics addressed: what are confined spaces and where they are found; typical work performed in confined spaces; hazards in confined spaces; avoiding accidents in confined spaces; authorizations to enter; responsibilities of employers; information of personnel; safety and health training.
Descriptors (primary) Brazil; work in confined spaces; training material; limitation of exposure; safe working methods
Descriptors (secondary) fire hazards; explosion hazards; ventilation; warning notices; personal protective equipment; responsibilities of employers; safety guides; restricted areas; qualifications; public OSH institutions; asphyxia; training manuals
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceBrazil
Subject(s) Safety organization and training
Other equipment and plant
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Confined spaces