16. Means of Entering and Exiting
| Regulation & Section Number | Wording in the Regulation |
|---|---|
| Industrial Establishments: Section119.15 | An adequate means for entering and exiting shall be provided for all workers who enter a confined space, in accordance with the relevant plan. |
| Mines and Mining Plants: Section 308 | |
| Health Care and Residential Facilities: Section 43.14 | |
| Confined Spaces: Section 16 | |
| Construction Projects: | No section since construction regulation already makes provisions for access and egress. |
What are examples of means of entry or exit?
Also known as 'access and egress', the purpose of this section is to ensure that employers provide for safe exit and entry as per the plan. For example: openings into confined spaces must be large enough to permit the entry of workers wearing safety equipment; a manhole should be at least 24 inches in diameter; hinged covers, doors, etc., should be provided with a means whereby they can be locked in the open position. Ladders or other suitable means should be provided where necessary to give ready access and egress. Ladders should be well secured.
The size of access and egress areas should be considered when choosing personal protective equipment to be used by the workers entering the confined space. The same considerations should be made when setting up rescue procedures and choosing rescue workers' personal protective equipment and rescue equipment.
