Development of a risk analysis and classification tool for confined-space interventions Abstract Confined spaces, or enclosed areas, represent significant occupational health and safety hazards. In Quebec, between 1998 and 2011, an average of three people per year lost their lives working in confined spaces. Quebec’s Regulation respecting occupational health and safety defines an enclosed area as any area that is completely or partially enclosed, has restricted access and is not designed for human occupation, but may occasionally be occupied for the performance of work. It can represent a risk for the health and safety of anyone who enters, owing to its design, construction or location, its atmosphere, the materials or substances it contains or other related hazards. In light of the many risks associated with working in confined spaces, managing those risks is a major concern for occupational safety experts. While there is a large body of literature on the subject, very little risk analysis (risk identification and assessment) has been done, even though it is a necessary step in determining appropriate risk reduction measures. The purpose of this research project is therefore to survey and study risk analysis and assessment methods relating to work in confined spaces. A further aim is to develop a tool for categorizing types of work in confined spaces on the basis of a risk analysis approach. Produced Under this Project Scientific Reports Development of a Confined Space Risk Analysis and Work Categorization Tool Research Report: R-928, R-955 Guide and Tools CLOSE: Analyzing risks of confined-space work Intervention tool: DI-995 Video Reports and Conferences Ventilation in confined spaces Conference: CF-167Démarche d’analyse du risque dédiée aux interventions en espace clos Video Summary: CS-007Development of a confined space risk analysis and work categorization tool Conference: CF-262 Simplified Articles Espaces clos : Un outil pour analyser les risques avant d'y entrer Volume 29, n0 4 Scientific Publications An overview of fatal accidents in confined spaces in Quebec from 1998 to 2011 (Poster)Ali Bahloul, Damien Burlet-Vienney, Chinniah Y.Source : in The Art + Science of Professional Judgement : American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exhibition / AIHce 2013 (May 18-23, 2013 : Montréal, Canada), 2013The need for a comprehensive approach to managing confined space entry: summary of the literature and recommendations for next stepsDamien Burlet-Vienney, Chinniah Y., Ali BahloulSource : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, vol. 11, no 8, 2014, p. 485-498Maîtrise des risques lors des interventions en espace confiné au QuébecDamien Burlet-Vienney, Chinniah Y., Ali Bahloul, Roberge B. Source : in Décider dans un monde incertain: enjeu majeur de la maîtrise des risques : Lambda Mu 19, (19e : 21-23 octobre, 2014 : Dijon, France), 2014, 7 pDesign and application of a 5 step risk assessment tool for confined space entriesDamien Burlet-Vienney, Chinniah Y., Ali Bahloul, Roberge B. Source : (2015). Safety Science, 80, 144-155. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2015.07.022Occupational safety during interventions in confined spacesDamien Burlet-Vienney, Chinniah Y., Ali Bahloul, Roberge B. Source : (2015). Safety Science, 79, 19-28. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2015.05.003Conception et évaluation d’un outil pour analyser et catégoriser les risques multifactoriels encourus par les travailleurs lors des interventions en espace clos au QuébecDamien Burlet-VienneySource : Thèse de doctorat, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, QC.Analyse du risque lors des interventions en espace clos – Proposition d’une démarcheDamien Burlet-Vienney, Chinniah Y., Ali Bahloul, Roberge B. Source : Communication présentée à Ton expertise en prévention ... j'aime - Congrès de l'Association québécoise pour l’hygiène, la santé et la sécurité du travail, Saint-Sauveur, Canada.Managing confined space – Research in progressDamien Burlet-Vienney, Chinniah Y.Source : Proceeding of Technical committee meeting - CSA Z1006 , Montréal, Canada.Interventions en espace closDamien Burlet-Vienney, Chinniah Y., Ali Bahloul, Roberge B. Source : Travail et santé, 32(1), 8-11.Développement, test et comparaison d’un outil d’appréciation des risques dédié aux interventions en espace closDamien Burlet-Vienney, Chinniah Y., Ali Bahloul, Roberge B. Source : Proceeding of CARWH 2016: Advancing Research to Improve Work and Health, Toronto, ON. [Poster].Risk analysis for confined space entries: Critical analysis of four tools applied to three risk scenariosDamien Burlet-Vienney, Chinniah Y., Ali Bahloul, Roberge B. Source : (2016). Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 13(6), 99-108. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2016.1143949Pour intervenir en toute sécurité dans les espaces closDamien Burlet-VienneySource : Communication présentée au Grand rendez-vous CNESST, Montréal, QC.Gestion des risques lors des interventions en espace closDamien Burlet-VienneySource : Communication présentée à Tribunal administratif du travail : comité LSST, Montréal, QC.Développement d'un outil d'analyse du risque et de catégorisation des interventions en espace closDamien Burlet-VienneySource : (2018). Communication présentée à Rendez-vous de la science de l'IRSST, Montréal, QC. Tiré de https://www.irsst.qc.ca/publications-et-outils/video/i/100384/n/developpement-d-un-outil-d-analyse-du-risque-et-de-categorisation-des-interventions-en-espace-closAnalyse de risque pour les interventions en espace clos : application web E.CLOSDamien Burlet-VienneySource : (2019). Communication présentée au Colloque de l'ASFETM: Travail sécuritaire en espace clos, Lévis, QC. Other Project(s) You May be Interested in Confined Space Risk Management — Study on the Use of Permanent Collective Protection Measures Additional Information Type: Project Number: 2010-0047 Status: Completed Year of completion: 2016 Research Field: Mechanical and Physical Risk Prevention Team: Yuvin Chinniah (Polytechnique Montréal)Ali Bahloul (IRSST)