It is estimated that millions of workers may be exposed to hazards in confined
spaces each year. Accident investigations find that workers often do not
recognize that they are working in a confined space and that they may
encounter unforeseen hazards. Specifically in the UK, 15 deaths per year occur
on average.
This booklet is intended as a safety supplement to operators’, engineers’ and
technicians’ training courses, operating manuals and operating procedures. It is
a compilation of recent experience on confined space entries in order to
increase awareness of confined space hazards and avoid accidents. This
booklet only provides guidance and does not replace site procedures and
specific risk assessments. Readers are encouraged to read the reference
publications listed in the Bibliography on page 89 for more information.
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