WASTEWATER
By Rick Lallish
When defining confined spaces in your facility, who makes the determination whether the space is nonpermit confined space or permit-required confined space?
A. OSHA
B. Local health department
C. Operator
D. Employer
Answer: D. Confined spaces are very common in the water/wastewater industry. OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.146 states the employer evaluates the workplaces and makes the determination of what type of confined space each one is. The definition of confined spaces can be found in the standard. If the space is defined as a permit-required confined space, then the employer must inform the employees of its existence, its location and hazards it poses. These
