Established in 1977, the mission of the Confined Spaces Committee is:
To promote the continuous improvement of health and safety in confined spaces by creating opportunities, for all who are interested, to learn more about this topic. Through training, publications, open exchanges, and social interaction, we share information, ideas and resources on confined space hazards, related industrial hygiene issues, safe work practices and injury prevention.
In pursuing these objectives the committee: assigns specific members to track and report on identified issues; responds to AIHA Board requests to address specific issues; and sponsors or develops short courses and seminars, and develops training for use of equipment and procedures, inspection, and writing entry permits.
Confined Spaces Committee Liaisons
The Confined Spaces Committee maintains formal relationships with other technical committees both within AIHA and with other organizations.
American National Standards Institute
ANSI Z9 - Ventilation Systems Neil McManus
ANSI Z359.1 - Personal Fall Arrest Systems Mike Roop
ANSI Z359.3 - Self-rescue & Rescue Systems Mike Roop
ANSI Z117.1 - Confined Space Entry Terry Krug
Gary Chambers (alternate)
American Petroleum Institute
API 2015 - Petroleum Storage Tanks Ed Willwerth
Certified Marine Chemists Association
AIHA-CMCA Liaison - Frank Monaghan
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA 306 - Gas Hazards on Vessels Frank Monaghan
NFPA 326 - Tank Entry, Cleaning, & Repair John Rekus
NFPA 1006 - Technical Rescue Qualifications Mike Roop
NFPA 1670 - Technical Rescue Ops & Training Bill Weems
AIHA Techincal Committees
Gas and Vapor Detection - Verne Brown
Practice Standards and Guidelines - George Hutcheson