Safety and Health in Confined Spaces

The book is for health and safety professionals from entry-level practitioners seeking foundational knowledge to experienced professionals requiring advanced technical guidance, wanting practical, comprehensive understanding of confined space hazards and their management.

This updated edition of the classic original builds upon more than 25 years of additional hands-on experience in the management of work occurring in confined spaces and incorporates essential updates to hazard assessment, instrumentation and monitoring, fall protection, isolation and lockout, and portable ventilation systems. This book maintains the original comprehensive organization while benefiting from careful review of existing content and updates of strategic references to ensure that readers receive the most current and reliable information available. This second edition of Safety and Health in Confined Spaces, provides detailed coverage of the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of hazardous conditions in confined spaces, supported by analysis of many fatal accidents and practical application of the findings. The book includes updated chapters on recent accident information, written hazard assessment and entry procedures, advanced monitoring technologies, and selected regulatory requirements. Readers will gain the insight and specialized knowledge needed to successfully manage the complex challenges of work in confined spaces, moving well beyond basic compliance using evidence-based practices and proven methodologies for problem analysis and resolution to achieve safety excellence. The book is for health and safety professionals from entry-level practitioners seeking foundational knowledge to experienced professionals requiring advanced technical guidance, wanting practical, comprehensive understanding of confined space hazards and their management. Its appeal will extend to industrial hygienists, supervisors, qualified persons responsible for confined space programs, emergency responders, consultants, educators, and regulatory personnel.