When it comes to confined space training, most workers who participate in entry teams have likely been through a class where they have been taught their specific roles and responsibilities under the General Industry 1910.146 or Construction 1926.1200 regulations. And in the respective training sections of each confined space standard, there are certainly clear-cut topics that are to be discussed with entry supervisors, entrants, and attendants. But teaching workers these roles and responsibilities is just a small part of what should be considered to be part of a healthy and robust training for them.

Laying the foundation