Confined Space – Plan and RescueConfined spaces present some of the most challenging environments for any health and safety professionals. From potentially toxic atmospheres, to physically hazardous conditions such as extreme temperatures, unstable materials, or the potential for falls, confined spaces often present unseen challenges. Creating and maintaining a safe jobsite with confined spaces depends on having correct, current information.

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Bad things can happen inside of confined spaces.

96 deathsin confined spaces

in the US alone* (on average per year) 61%

34%

Physical hazards

Atmospheric hazards

Physical hazards

Atmospheric hazards

Source* www.rocorescue.com/roco-rescue-blog/confined-space-

fatalities-a-closer-look-at-the-numbers#.WKRkYFUrL3g

Example hazards*:

3M can help! (Plan, access, work inside, rescue and retrieval)

Typical environments

3. Work inside• Training courses• PPE to help protect from

hazards inside the space

1. Plan• Training courses• Regulatory requirements • Practical tools 2. Access

• Training courses• Air monitoring• Retrieval equipment

and PPE

Storage tanks

Tunnels Manhole

Culverts

Reaction vessels

Elevator shaft

Alkylation unit

Ductwork

Utility vaultTrench box

Waste water treatment

4. Rescue and retrieval• Training courses• Tools to help with

rescue plan• Rescue and

retrieval equipment

3M™ Confined Space SolutionsFor further information and training resources or to request a site visit go to:www.3M.co.uk/confinedspaces

* These hazards are not an exhaustive list; every confined space is different and can house complex safety issues.

Other

O2

Oxygen deficiency/excess

BiohazardsFlammable/explosive atmospheres

Toxic/asphyxiant atmospheres

Drowning Excess heat/temperature

ElectrocutionEngulfment Slips/falls“Struck-by” Crush/mechanical