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Confined Space Entry
Last updated: July 2022
Prepared by CCOHS
Listed below are selected sections of legislation which refer to confined space entry. Legislation interpretation and enforcement varies by jurisdiction. Please see the Canadian Governmental Occupational Health & Safety Departments (http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/information/govt.html) for contact information. For a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the legislative requirements please review the Canadian enviroOSH Legislation service plus Standards service.
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Canada
As made under the Canada Labour Code, Part II (R.S.C., 1985, c. L-2),
Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/86-304)
Maritime Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/2010-120)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/87-612)
As made under Territorial Lands Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. T-7 1985),
Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1517)
Section 78, Oil and Gas Storage Tanks and Containers
See also:
Confined Spaces - No Easy Way Out
Alberta
As made under Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.A. 2020, c. O-2.2),
Occupational Health and Safety Code (Alta. Reg. 191/2021)
See also:
Guideline for developing a code of practice for confined space entry
Workplace health and safety after a flood : OHS information for employers and workers
British Columbia
As made under the Workers Compensation Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 492),
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (B.C. Reg. 296/97)
Also referenced in
See also:
Confined Space Entry Program: A Reference Manual
OHS Guidelines - Part 9 - Confined Spaces
Manitoba
As made under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (R.S.M. 1987, c. W210),
Workplace Safety and Health Regulation (Man. Reg. 217/2006)
Code of Practice for Confined Space Entry Work (November, 2006)
See also:
Bulletin 309: Agricultural confined spaces can kill you
Bulletin 239: Elevator room hazards
Bulletin 313: Flowing grain entrapment
Safety Topics: Confined Spaces
Safe Work Procedure Template - Confined Spaces
A Safe Workplace: A Workplace Safety and Health Manual for Your Community
New Brunswick
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.N.B. 1983, c. O-0.2),
General Regulation - Occupational Health and Safety Act (N.B. Reg. 91-191)
Also referenced in
See also:
Hazard alert: Confined Spaces: Recognizing the Danger
Legislative Interpretations: Confined space – Definition – Hazardous
Legislative Interpretations: Confined space – Rescue employee
Legislative Interpretations: Confined space – Restricted access or egress
Legislative Interpretations: Performing Cold Work in a Confined Space
Newfoundland and Labrador
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. O-3),
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2012 (N.L.R. 5/12)
Part XXVII, Confined Space Entry
Also referenced in
Section 38, Emergency plan risk assessment
Section 440, Unique blasting operation
See also:
Confined space entry (CSE) Certification Training Standard
Confined Space Entry Frequently asked Questions and Answers
Northwest Territories
As made under Safety Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. S-1),
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (R-039-2015)
Also referenced in
Mine Health and Safety Act (S.N.W.T, 1994, c. 25),
Mine Health and Safety Regulations (R-125-95)
Part VIII - Division 2, Confined Spaces
See also:
Confined Spaces Employer Code of Practice Guideline (Updated: April 30, 2021)
Nova Scotia
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 7),
Occupational Safety General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 44/99)
Also referenced in
General Blasting Regulations (N.S. Reg. 77/90)
Nunavut
As made under Safety Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. S-1),
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (R-003-2016)
Also referenced in
Mine Health and Safety Act (S.N.W.T, 1994, c. 25)
Mine Health and Safety Regulations (R-125-95)
Part VIII - Division 2, Confined Spaces
See also:
Employer Guideline Confined Spaces Code of Practice (Updated: April 30, 2021)
Ontario
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1),
Confined Spaces (O. Reg. 632/05)
Confined Spaces Guideline (July 2011)
Prince Edward Island
As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. O-1.01)
Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations (E.C. 180/87)
Also referenced in
Quebec
As made under the Act respecting occupational health and safety (CQLR c. S-2.1)
Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (CQLR c. S-2.1, r. 13 O.C. 885-2001)
Division I, Interpretation and Scope
Section 1, Definitions (see “enclosed area”)
Division XXVI, Working in an Enclosed Area
Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines (CQLR c. S-2.1, r. 14 O.C. 213-93)
Division V, Safety Measures to Prevent Certain Events
1. General
Safety Code for the Construction Industry (CQLR c. S-2.1, r. 4)
Division III, Construction Sites
§ 3.21. Work in confined space
Saskatchewan
As made under the Saskatchewan Employment Act (S.S. 2013, c. S-15.1),
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 (c. S-15.1 R.10)
Also referenced in
Section 3-3, Employment of young persons
Yukon
As made under the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act (S.Y. 2021, c. 11),
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, O.I.C. 2006/178
Also referenced in
Section 1.28, Worker IDLH or oxygen deficient atmosphere
Section 17.79, Entering confined spaces
Section, 17.80 Testing, ventilating
Section 17.81, Openings secured
Standards
CSA Z1006-10, Management of work in confined spaces (R2015)
CSA Z1006-16, Management of work in confined spaces (R2020)