Confined Space Entry Program

The University is committed to the protection of University workers from occupational hazards, including the potential risks associated with confined and restricted space entry. The Code of Practice for Confined and Restricted Space Entry has been developed to prevent injury due to restricted space and confined space work, comply with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Code of Alberta and relevent regulations and industry standards.

The Code of Practice for Confined and Restricted Space Entry includes the following elements:

1. Confined Space Entry Administrative Standard
2. Responsibilities
3. Inventory & Identification of Restricted & Confined Spaces
4. Hazard Identification & Assessment
5. Equipment
6. Design Standards
7. Training
8. Communication
9. Restricted/Confined Space Rescue
10. Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out / Tag Out)
11. Unauthorized Entry
12. Traffic / Pedestrian Control
13. Atmospheric Testing
14. Hot Work
15. Ventilation and Purging
16. Inerting
17. Tending Worker / Safety Watch
18. Entry and Exit
19. Retaining Records
20. Definitions
21. References

Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D

Confined Space Entry Permit - pdf