Because permit-required confined spaces can be hazardous, training is required by OSHA to provide employees with the necessary understanding and skills to perform their jobs safely.
The training stresses that caution and preparation are critical to helping employees work more safely by utilizing a “risk scenario” to create viewer involvement and urgency. Definitions and hazards associated with confined spaces, procedures for entry preparation, entry and rescue, and responsibilities of the attendant and entrant are also covered.