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Section 13 Confined Space Program Confined Space Program Purpose This section prescribes minimum standards for preventing employee exposure to dangerous air contamination and/or oxygen deficiency in confined spaces , as defined below. More stringent requirements may augment this policy for any situation . If a special need or problem is encountered , consult with the Safety Director before proceeding . This program was written to strictly comply with the California Code of Regulations , Title 8 , §5158 Other Confined Space Operations , which governs confined space work for construction activity . Additionally, this program will be reviewed annualy to ensure that is up to date with Cal OSHA Standards . Definitions Confined Space Is large enough for an employee to enter, Has limited means for entry or exit and , is not designed for continuous occupancy. Permit Required Confined Space OSHA uses the term "permit-required confined space" (permit space) to describe a confined space that has one or more of the following characteristics : contains or has the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere ; contains a material that has the potential to engulf an entrant; has walls that converge inward or floors that slope downward and taper into a smaller area which could trap or asphyxiate an entrant . A permit required confined space will have its permit completed before any entry can occur. A space defined by the concurrent existence of the following conditions : • Existing ventilation is insufficient to remove dangerous air contamination and/or oxygen deficiency which may exist or develop . • Ready access or egress for the removal of a suddenly disabled employee is difficult due to the location and/or size of the opening (s) . Dangerous Air Contamination . An atmosphere presenting a threat of causing death , injury, acute illness , or disablement due to the presence of flammable and/or explosive , toxic , or otherwise injurious or incapacitating substances .