Minnesota has adopted by reference the federal safety rules for confined spaces in general industry workplaces (MR 5205.0010). The state has no additional general industry rules for confined spaces.
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MDLI) administers and enforces workplace safety and health rules in the state.
State Requirements
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| Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Checklists | General Compliance Checklist for MIOSHA Permit Required Confined Space Entry |
| Forms | Reclassification of Confined Spaces |
| Handouts | Working Safely in Confined Spaces (PDF) |
| Policies | Confined Spaces (Word) |
| Posters | DANGER Confined Space (MIOSHA, PDF) |
| PowerPoints | Permit-Required Confined Spaces Rescue for Supervisors (PPT) |
| White Papers | Welding and confined spaces pose twice the hazard |
