Confined spaces are areas that are not designed for people to occupy, but are large enough for people to enter. They have restricted means for entry and exiting and can also contain hazards detrimental to safety and health. Such hazardous spaces require specific permitting for entry. EHS has developed a Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Program that meets the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146.

The Institute's Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Program and associated resources are provided below:

• Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Program
• Program Appendices
  • Appendix I - Institute Confined Space List and Hazard Assessment
  • Appendix II - Confined Space Entry Decision Flowcharts
  • Appendix III - Confined Space Entry Permit Form
  • Appendix IV - Multi Gas Detector Operations Manuals
  • Appendix V - Bump Test SOP (Coming Soon)
  • Appendix VI - Effects of an Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere
  • Appendix VII - Permissible Exposure Limits for Common Confined Space Gases and their Effects on Humans
  • Appendix VIII - Confined Space Reclassification Worksheet
• OSHA - Confined Space - Safety and Health Topic Page

Please contact EHS@rpi.edu with questions related to the Institute Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Program.