OSHA Issues Confined Spaces in Construction Standard Guide | Graphic Products

OSHA has published a new training resource to help small businesses comply with the 2015 Confined Spaces in Construction Standard. The manual, "Protecting Construction Workers in Confined Spaces: Small Entity Compliance Guide" addresses the most common compliance issues that employers face.

The publication outlines:

• Confined spaces and permit spaces
• Work covered by the standard
• Employer responsibilities and workers' rights
• Identification and reclassification of permit spaces
• Worker training
• Rescue and emergency services

The guide also includes examples of a permit-required confined space program and entry permit. You can download the complimentary publication or call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742) to order it and other safety publications.