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Document ID (ISN)57382
CIS number 92-88
ISBN(s) 0-477-03452-7
Year 1989
Convention or series no. P152
Title Safety in confined spaces
Bibliographic information Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Labour, P.O. Box 3705, Wellington, New Zealand, 1989. 35p. Illus.
Abstract Illustrated booklet aimed at teaching workers about the dangers of work in confined spaces. Contents: confined spaces and the hazards associated with them (toxic vapours, fires and explosions, oxygen deficiency, hot or corrosive liquids, difficulty of escape); legislative requirements in New Zealand; hazard assessment; safe entry procedures; accident case histories; the work permit system (includes a sample safety checklist).
Descriptors (primary) New Zealand; training material; confined spaces
Descriptors (secondary) fire hazards; toxic substances; liquids; mists; explosion hazards; accident descriptions; check lists; hazard evaluation; escape and exit; oxygen deficiency; legislation; permits-to-work; training manuals
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceNew Zealand
Subject(s) Other equipment and plant
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Confined spaces
OSH training