Federal statutory baseline

Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR § 1910.146

29 CFR § 1910.146 is the federal OSHA standard governing permit-required confined spaces, setting mandatory general industry employer duties that compliance officers verify during workplace inspections and enforce through citations and abatement orders under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Employers should document hazard assessments, training and inspections so each requirement can be demonstrated on request.

Statutory Comparison

Requirement Baseline Fed Code State Rule Enforced Metric
Permit-required confined spaces 29 CFR § 1910.146 (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J) Not applicable: federal baseline. See key audit items below and the full regulatory text.

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