Confined Space Training Questions & Answers

Common Confined Space Questions

Here are some answers with links for more information to common confined space questions.

• What is a confined space?
• What determines a confined space?
• Who has health and safety duties in relation to a confined space?
• What is required in managing risks in confined spaces?
• Do I need to consult with my workers involved in confined space entries?
• Do I need a rescue plan before entering a confined space?
• What is a confined space ticket?
• What is an unsafe level of oxygen?
• What is a harmful airborne contaminant?
• What does a risk of fire and explosion mean?
• What does engulfment mean?
• What do I need to do before entering a confined space by law?
• How long does my confined space training last?
• What is involved in a confined space refresher course?
• Where can I do my confined space training?
• When is it considered a person has entered a confined space?
• Do I need a confined space entry permit?
• What must be in the confined space entry permit?
• How do I ensure a safe atmosphere before entry to a confined space?
• What is my legal duty of care regarding flammable gas or vapour?
• What is my legal obligation regarding communication & safety monitoring?
• Do I need signs and barricades around my confined space work?