Telecommunications Vault or Manhole. Entry, as stated 29 CFR 1910.269(x), is defined as an “enclosed space” or as a working space, such as a manhole, vault, tunnel, or shaft, that has limited means of egress or entry, that is designed for periodic employee entry under normal conditions, and that does not contain a hazardous atmosphere, but that may contain a hazardous atmosphere under abnormal conditions. “Manhole vaults” are confined spaces where a person’s entire body can enter as opposed to “handhole vaults” where a person can reach in only.
Telecommunications Vault or Manhole. Entry as stated 29 CFR 1910.269(x) is defined as an “enclosed space” or as a working space, such as a manhole, vault, tunnel, or shaft, that has limited means of egress or entry, that is designed for periodic employee entry under normal conditions, and that does not contain a hazardous atmosphere, but that may contain a hazardous atmosphere under abnormal conditions. “Manhole vaults” are confined spaces where a person’s entire body can enter as opposed to “handhole vaults” where a person can reach in only. USIC personnel are authorized to only enter telecommunications manhole vaults when a second person is onsite, but not inside the manhole vault, in a supporting safety role.
