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Confined Space Flow Chart

No Is the space large
enough to enter and
Inherent Hazard: Hazards that exist as a permanent, essential perform work?

characteristic or attribute of the space.

Yes
Introduced Hazard: Hazards not normally associated with the
purpose or processes of the space, but are No Does the space have
This is not a
brought into the space or adjoining area(s) restricted means of
confined space
entry or exit?
deliberately or inadvertently.
Adjacent Hazard: Hazards that may exist in the area(s) Yes

surrounding the space.

No Is this a space NOT
designed for continuous
human occupancy?

Yes
Pre-entry evaluation is
needed per NFPA 350

Perform atmospheric monitoring

Are there inherent, introduced,

No Are levels outside No or adjacent mechanical,
Sign pre-evaluation form;
of established electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic
no permit needed
parameters? fluid, gas, chemical, or
biological hazards present?

Yes
Yes
Full confined space permit is needed
Full confined space permit needed
including atmospheric monitoring