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816 Confined Space Safety in Construction
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Permit Space Program (PSP)

Confined space operations in construction are guided by a formal written Permit Space Program (PSP) that sets policies, processes, procedures, practices that:

  • identify confined spaces and the hazards they may contain;
  • allow employers to organize the work to avoid entry into a potentially hazardous space;remove hazards prior to entry to avoid employee exposure;
  • restrict entry through a permit system where employers cannot remove the hazard;
  • provide appropriate testing and equipment when entry is required; and
  • arrange for rescue services to remove entrants from a confined space when necessary.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-1. What is one of the things a permit space program (PSP) does?