CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM

University of California San Francisco
Office of Environmental Health and Safety

Renewed September 2005

I. Introduction and Scope

This confined space entry program was developed by the UCSF Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEH&S) to protect employees and contractors at UCSF from exposure to the hazards encountered during entry into confined spaces. Entry into confined spaces is necessary for many functions, including inspection, cleaning, repairing, sampling, demolition, maintenance, and construction. Objectives of this program are as follows:

• Define department specific confined space responsibilities
• Prepare and maintain an inventory of confined spaces at UCSF
• Provide signage and notification
• Provide training
• Establish training requirements
• Define entry requirements
• Discuss emergency response and rescue procedures

Individuals who do not comply with program requirements risk the possibility of injury or death. Employee failure to comply with program requirements may result in disciplinary action.

This program is designed to comply with Cal-OSHA General Safety Orders, Article 108, Title 8 CCR 5156-5157. Other Cal-OSHA regulations may also be applicable including, but not limited to, the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, Airborne Contaminants including Carcinogens, Respiratory Protection, Electrical Safety Order, Lockout/Tagout, Pressure Vessel Orders, Flammables, and Equipment Guarding.

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