Development of a Confined Space Risk Analysis and Work Categorization Tool
The IRSST just published a new research report those purpose is to contribute to confined space accident prevention by helping companies apply existing regulations. Researchers wanted to gain a better understanding of confined space risk management and identify issues based on the literature and field observations, and develop a confined space risk analysis and work categorization tool that meets the needs defined in the first stage of the project.
A confined space is any area that is completely or partially enclosed and is not designed for human occupation, nor intended to be, but may occasionally be occupied for the performance of work. (Definition from Quebec Regulation respecting Occupational Health and Safety (ROHS), section 1) A worker may therefore enter such a space that is not a workstation, has restricted access, and presents a risk to health and safety.