Confined Space Program

Learn about the policies and procedures governing confined space entry at UC San Diego.

UC San Diego Confined Space Program

Confined space entry is strictly regulated in California. The Confined Space Program protects employees who may enter a confined space (as defined by Cal/OSHA) while performing their job duties.

Definition

A confined space has ALL of the following characteristics:

• It is large enough for an employee to enter and perform assigned work.
• It has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits).
• It is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

Responsibilities

Supervisors overseeing confined space work and the employees who enter or provide support to co-workers in confined spaces must:

• Follow policy and procedures described in the UC San Diego Confined Space Program (PDF)
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• Attend a training class prior to work
• Attend annual refresher training

Training

Learn about confined space training for UC San Diego employees who may encounter a confined space in the course of their work.

Forms

• Confined Space Entry Permit (PDF)
• Routine Confined Space Entry Log (PDF)
• Confined Space & Permit Recognition Form (PDF)
• Confined Space Hazard Assessment Pre-Entry Checklist (PDF)
• Confined Space Reclassification Certificate (PDF)
• Ventilation Chart for Forms (PDF)

Resources

• Permissible Exposure Limits for Chemical Contaminants, Table AC1

Regulations and policies

• Dust, Fumes, Mists, Vapors and Gases CCR General Industry Safety Orders, Group 16, Section 5155
  • Airborne Contaminants, Appendix to Section 5155
• PPM 516-6 Confined Space