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Confined Spaces Legislative Update for the Federal Sector

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Is your workplace federally regulated? Does your workplace include confined spaces? Join us to learn about these changes and others to ensure you remain compliant with legal requirements and more importantly, continue to conduct safe confined space entries.

Available virtually

Is your workplace federally regulated? Does your workplace include confined spaces?

Presenter: Chad Kavanaugh

WSPS Safety Connection Overview

Effective October 1, 2021 Part XI Confined Spaces of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations has been amended and includes significant changes, such as:

A new classification of "hazardous confined spaces"
When reinspection and hazard assessment is required
An increase in minimum level of oxygen from 18% to 19.5%
Emergency procedure requirements for all confined spaces, not just those with hazardous atmospheres
More stringent training requirements

Join us to learn about these changes and others to ensure you remain compliant with legal requirements and more importantly, continue to conduct safe confined space entries.

What Are The Benefits?

Stay up-to-date on legislative updates, new and emerging hazards, and trending topics in health & safety.
Engage in forward thinking discussions, gain knowledge and discover new approaches from industry colleagues.
Network with like minded professionals.

Who Is This Recommended For?

These events are suitable for all WSPS members and customers within any industry who wish to expand their health and safety knowledge, share best practices and network with their peers.