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Document ID (ISN)58973
CIS number 92-1843
ISBN(s) 1-55127-002-1
Year 1992
Convention or series no. LPBA 0079203
Title Safe entry and work in confined spaces
Bibliographic information Industrial Accident Prevention Association, 250 Yonge Street, 28th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2N4, Canada, 1992. 34p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: CAD 3.55 (CAD 2.35 IAPA members).
Abstract Contents of this guide usable for training purposes: definition of confined space and how to recognise one; confined space hazards (oxygen deficiency, oxygen enrichment, fires and explosions, toxic substances, etc.); precautions for safe entry and work; administration (policy and procedures, selection, education and training, work permits). Appendices cover testing equipment, purging and ventilating, personal protective equipment and rescue plans and equipment.
Descriptors (primary) occupational safety; training material; work in confined spaces; Canada
Descriptors (secondary) fire hazards; access to workplaces; toxic substances; confined spaces; explosion hazards; permits-to-work; ventilation; purged enclosures; escape and rescue; personal protective equipment; oxygen deficiency; training manuals
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceCanada
Subject(s) Other equipment and plant
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) OSH training
Confined spaces