Oregon OSHA Proposed Changes to Confined Spaces in Gen. Industry & Construction

Oregon OSHA - Proposed Changes
to Confined Spaces in General Industry and Construction

Public Hearings Scheduled for:
September 30, 2011 @ 10:00 am, Fremont Place, Building I, 1750 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 112, Portland OR 97209-2533

October 7, 2011 @ 10:00 am, Oregon OSHA Field Office, 1140 Willagillespie, Suite 42, Eugene OR 97401-2101

Oregon OSHA proposes to adopt new rule, OAR 437-002-0146 Confined Spaces, that replaces OAR 437-002-1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces. This expands the scope of the new rule to include the construction industry.

The requirements of this standard are similar to the requirements of the existing standard, but is written to clarify employer obligations and eliminate confusing requirements.

This rulemaking will amend Oregon-initiated rules OAR 437-002-0182, 437-002-0256, and 437-002-0312 to update the rule reference to the new Oregon rule 437-002-0146 Confined Spaces. Also, notes will be added to 1910.120 Appendix E, and 1910.269 that currently refer the reader to 1910.146. The new note will announce that Oregon OSHA repealed 1910.146, and in Oregon 437-002-0146 applies.

Please use this direct link to Oregon OSHA's web site to view more information on this rulemaking.

The comment period is open through October 14, 2011.


To get a copy: Our web site - www.orosha.org Rules/Compliance, then Proposed Rules. Or call the Oregon OSHA Resource Center at 503-947-7447.

To comment:  Department of Consumer and Business Services/Oregon OSHA, 350 Winter Street NE, Salem OR 97301-3882. E-mail - tech.web@state.or.us  Fax - 503-947-7461

Oregon OSHA contact:  Dave McLaughlin, Central Office @ 503-947-7457; or e-mail at dave.j.mclaughlin@state.or.us