Confined Spaces Training Requirements (1926.1207)
Provided to each employee covered by the standard at no cost
- Employer must ensure training is effective
- Training must cover:
- The hazards of the permit space
- Methods to isolate/control/protect from the hazards
- Dangers of attempting a rescue if not an authorized entrant
- Training must be:
- In a language and vocabulary the employee can understand
- Before first assigned duties
- Before a change in duties
- Whenever there is a new hazard the employee has not been trained on
- Whenever there is a change in the entry procedures or when inadequacies in employee knowledge about procedures occur
- Training must establish proficiency and introduce new/revised procedures as necessary
- Training records must be kept throughout the duration of employment and available for inspection