Minnesota Safety Council: Video Library: Confined Space Entry

Agricultural Accidents and Rescue
#AG015 (1998)
Occupational
This series focuses on agricultural accidents and rescue procedures.
- Module I — Part 1: Phases of Proper Rescue (29 min.)
- Module I — Part 2: Operating Tractors and Equipment (21 min.)
- Module II —- Part 3: Tractors (24 min.)
- Module II — Part 4: Power Take-Off (21 min.)
- Module III — Part 5: Hay Balers: Conventional (18 min.)
- Module III — Part 6: Hay Balers: Large, Round (25 min.)
- Module IV — Part 7: Corn Pickers (20 min.)
- Module IV — Part 8: Grain Combines (21 min.)
- Module V — Part 9: Silage Wagons (17 min.)
- Module V — Part 10: Manure Storage (16 min.)
- Module VI — Part 11: Silos (30 min.)
- Module VI — Part 12: Grain Storage (17 min.)
Confined Space Entry
#CO015 (13 min. 1988)
Occupational
This training program outlines the requirements and procedures for safely entering and working in confined spaces. Air monitoring, permits, responsibilities and emergency procedures are emphasized.
Confined Space Entry
#CO010, #CO011 (19 min. 1997)
Occupational
Provide concise 1910.146 training and discourage risk-taking in dangerous confined spaces. Ensure professional attitudes and avoid disasters.
- Preventing rescuers from becoming victims as well
- Definition of confined space, surprising examples
- Confined space hazards: oxygen rich and deficient atmospheres, flammable/explosive gases, toxic gases/ vapors, engulfment and configuration hazards
- Confined space instruments, equipment and testing: trained personnel and calibrated testers
- Permit vs. non-permit spaces
- Supervisor/observer and rescuer responsibilities
- Complete procedures and safety tips
Confined Space Entry
#CO025 English, #CO026 Spanish (11 min. 2001)
Occupational
- Rules and reguations for entry
- Emergency procedures
Confined Space Entry: A Survival Guide I
#CO030 (22 min. 1993)
Occupational
Covers what a confined space is; when a permit is required; toxic atmospheres; physical hazards; ventilation; personal protective equipment and emergency procedure/evacuations.
Confined Space Entry: A Survival Guide II
#CO031 (11 min. 1993)
Occupational
Looks at the key job responsibilities of the attendant during a confined space procedure: communication, monitoring, handling unauthorized people in the area, and what to do in case of emergencies.
Confined Space Entry: The Final Regulation
#CO014 (20 min. 1992)
Occupational
Provides required training:
- Roles and responsibilities: entry supervisors, attendants, entrants
- Creating and handling permits
- Identifying permit spaces
- Types of hazards
- Safety equipment
- Entering confined spaces
- Dealing with emergencies
Confined Space Entry: Life & Death
#CO101 DVD (19 min. 2003)
Occupational - High Impact
In this video, viewers will see how simple mistakes lead to major injuries and even death during a confined space entry operation. Training topics include duties and responsibilities of each participant in confined space entry: the entrant, the attendant and the entry supervisor. Other topics include the entry permit system, duties of rescue team members, air testing and monitoring, lockout and line breaking procedures and use of personal protective equipment in confined spaces. Contains graphic images.
Confined Space Entry: Out in the Open
#CO020 (18 min. 1990)
Occupational
This video covers the hazards, permits, entry procedures, equipment, monitoring steps and rescue considerations necessary to safely perform an entry.
Confined Space Entry: Permit Required
#CO016 & #CO018 (21 min. 1991)
Occupational
This video follows the OSHA standard (1910.146) to help protect employees from the dangers of working within permit spaces.
Confined Space & Entry Permit Systems
#CO100—DVD (15 min. 2002)
Occupational
This video is designed to make viewers aware of confined space hazards and the steps that must be taken to prevent these hazards from contributing to injuries and deaths. Like all of our "Basic Training" videos, this program features a modular style, in which each 3-4 minute block of instruction is followed by a review. Topics include the definition of a confined space, the written confined space entry program, the difference between permit and non-permit required spaces, confined space hazards and the entry permit system. Also covered are the responsibilities of each of the confined space entry team members: the entry supervisor, the standby attendant and the entrants.

Confined Space Hotwork
#CO017 (13 min. 1988)
Occupational
This videotape gives welders a clear step-by-step checklist to follow when working in confined spaces. Covers safe work permit, preparation, atmospheric testing, fire watch and emergency rescue.
Confined Space Safety I: Confined Space Entry
#CO022 (25 min. 1993)
Occupational
The purpose of this unit is to give trainees a basic understanding of confined space hazards and the general requirements of the OSHA Confined Space Standard. At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will know the difference between a confined space and a "permit-required" confined space. They will also have a general understanding of the hazards associated with working in confined spaces and how to protect themselves from these hazards.
- Confined space characteristics
- Confined spaces, "permit-required" confined spaces
- Confined space hazards
- Hazardous atmospheres, engulfment hazard, configuration hazard, and other hazards
- OSHA confined space standard
- General requirements, written permit space program, and a typical entry permit
- Protective measures
- Preparing the space, personal protective equipment, and other safety equipment
- The attendant—the attendant's responsibilities process.
Confined Space Safety II: Testing Confined Spaces
#CO023 (25 min. 1993)
Occupational
This program addresses a variety of methods for testing confined spaces. Gas detector tubes and electronic gas detectors are fully explained and demonstrated. The dangers of flammable gasses and proper ways to detect them are discussed.
Confined Space Safety III: Working Inside Confined Spaces
#CO024 (22 min. 1993)
Occupational
This program concentrates on safe work practices when working in confined spaces. It demonstrates ways of avoiding common hazards such as falls, noise and temperature extremes. Purging and ventilation are covered, and protective equipment is discussed.
Once Too Many
#ON005 (5 min. 1990)
Occupational
When entering a confined space, a few basic safety procedures will ensure a healthy exit. This safety shorts video outlines the rules for entering a confined space.

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