How is a confined space defined in LPWS?

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How is a confined space defined in LPWS?

A confined space is defined by how you enter and exit and the hazards inside. It must have limited or restricted entry/exit, and it isn’t designed for people to occupy for long periods. It also may contain or be capable of developing a hazardous atmosphere or have limited ventilation. That combination—restricted access plus potential danger from the atmosphere or poor ventilation—is what distinguishes a confined space from spaces with easy egress or safe, well‑ventilated conditions. If a space has unlimited entry and exit, or is well-ventilated with no hazards, or is simply large and open, it doesn’t meet this definition.

A confined space is defined by how you enter and exit and the hazards inside. It must have limited or restricted entry/exit, and it isn’t designed for people to occupy for long periods. It also may contain or be capable of developing a hazardous atmosphere or have limited ventilation. That combination—restricted access plus potential danger from the atmosphere or poor ventilation—is what distinguishes a confined space from spaces with easy egress or safe, well‑ventilated conditions. If a space has unlimited entry and exit, or is well-ventilated with no hazards, or is simply large and open, it doesn’t meet this definition.

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