This supplement is intended to be used in conjunction with the Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Program manual for the Labor Education Program of the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The purpose of this supplement is to provide additional information to aid in the training of agricultural-related workers on the Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) standard. The materials in this supplement are intended to be used to enhance the information found in the Institute's manual and not as a stand alone training resource.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established requirements and procedures for the entry of confined spaces that they have identified as posing special dangers to those entering. The goal of this program is to help participants meet the introductory training requirements of the standard. Additional training is required to provide the employee with the information and procedures specific to a given work site.
In many cases, additional training in required in the use of equipment, monitoring procedures, documentation, and emergency procedures that are specific to your work site. The additional training must be provided to meet the requirements of the standards.
For additional information on specific training requirements for your place of employment, consult the training instructor and/or your supervisor or company training and/or safety representative.