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In construction workplaces, a "confined or enclosed space" means any space having a limited means of egress that is subject to the accumulation of toxic or flammable contaminants or has an oxygen-deficient atmosphere. Confined or enclosed spaces include, but are not limited to, storage tanks, process vessels, bins, boilers, ventilation or exhaust ducts, sewers, underground utility vaults, tunnels, pipelines, and open-top spaces more than 4 feet in depth such as pits, tubs, vaults, and vessels.


 
 
 
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TypeTitleDateState
Interpretations1926.21 - Soil testing and confined space.06/15/1992National
Violations2008 Violations Summary for Excavations - Construction (PDF) National
Proposed Rules29 CFR 1926 - Confined Spaces in Construction11/28/2007National
Proposed Rules29 CFR 1926 - Confined Spaces in Construction01/23/2008National
Proposed Rules29 CFR 1926 - Confined Spaces in Construction04/21/2008National
InterpretationsApplication of the Confined Spaces Advisor to construction;personal fall arrest system requirements.[1926.21(b)(6)(i); 1926.353(b); 1926.502(d); 1926.651(g); 1926.800; 1926.956; 1926.146(a)]11/03/2000National
InterpretationsClarification of "continuous forced air ventilation" for PRCS entry work. [1910.146(c)(5)(i); 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(E)]11/17/2005National
Regulatory AnalysisConfined Spaces (Construction) National
InterpretationsConstruction of aboveground storage tanks and confined space; §§1926.21(b)(6) and 1910.146; General duty clause. [1926.21; 1926.21(b)(6); 1926.21(b)(6)(i); 1926.21(b)(6)(ii); 1910.146; 1910.146(c)(5)]07/10/2006National
Questions & AnswersIs an attic considered a confined space?08/02/2006National
NewsOSHA Announces Informal Public Hearing on Proposed Rule on Confined Spaces in Construction04/24/2008National
NewsOSHA Extends the Comment Period for the Confined Spaces in Construction01/24/2008National
NewsOSHA Issues Confined Spaces in Construction Proposed Rule12/03/2007National