(A) Purpose. Among the potentially dangerous workplace tasks is entering into confined spaces to perform work. Confined spaces can be death traps for a number of workers who do not follow basic safety precautions before entering these hazardous work areas.
(B) Definition. A CONFINED SPACE may be generally defined as any area which has limited means of ingress and egress and is subject to an oxygen-deficient atmosphere or the accumulation of toxic, explosive, or flammable atmospheres. Examples of such areas include sewers, sewage digesters, lift stations, holding tanks, and pipelines.
(1978 Code, § 8.28.010) (Ord. 92-2, passed - -1992)