Unit 5 - Confined Spaces    

In this unit, you will...

  1. Explore learning outcomes, key concepts, digging deeper, and glossary terms for this module (Please review the glossary at the top righthand corner of every lesson).
  2. Explore Confined Spaces safety, such as identifying hazards, an entry plan, a rescue plan and training.
  3. Read about the standards/legislation associated with Confined Space safety.
  4. Review the content and concepts through a self-check at the end of Unit 5.
  5. Review glossary terms through a self-check at the end of the unit.
  6. Complete a quiz based on glossary terms and key concepts from Units 5 & 6.

 The Big Ideas - Learning Outcomes 

  1. Understand confined spaces, the hazards, and entering a confines space. 
  2. Understand the provincial and federal legislation associated with confined spaces.
  1. Describe what constitutes a confined space and the dangers associated with confined spaces.
  2. Identify some hazards of confined spaces.
  3. Describe what needs to be done before entering a confined space.
  4. Describe and explain a rescue plan and the training required to work in confined spaces.
  5. Describe and explain:  Safe Work Permit, Safe Practice Code and Entry.
  6. Understand the provincial and federal legislation associated with confined spaces.

Key Concepts 

  • A confined space is an area that is difficult to enter and exit.
  • A confined space is not designed for someone to work in on a regular basis; entry would be required occasionally for inspection, cleaning, maintenance or repair.
  • A confined space is an enclosed or partially enclosed area that is big enough for a worker to enter.
  • A confined space can be above or below ground.
  • All hazards found on a regular worksite can also be found in a confined space, however they can be even more hazardous in a confined space.
  • The confined space needs to be assessed and proper procedures followed, when entering a confined space.
  • There are Safe Work Permits, Safe Practice Codes and Entry Permits associated with confined spaces.
  • There are both federal and provincial legislation that needs to be understood when dealing with confined spaces.
  •  There are specific training and rescue plans that need to be understood when working in confined spaces.

  Digging Deeper


Confined Spaces    

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The next units will explain Confined Spaces in more depth.