Boilermaker how-to

How to Work Safely in a Confined Space

Boilers are confined spaces.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Boilers are confined spaces. In short: get; test; lock, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Get the permit.

  2. Test the air.

  3. Lock out.

  4. Ventilate.

  5. Have an attendant.

  6. Keep rescue gear ready.

Safety reminders for boilermakers

  • Follow confined space rules
  • Use fall protection
  • Wear welding PPE
  • Rig safely

Boiler · Pressure vessel · Tube · Header · Outage · Rigging: see the full boilermaker glossary.

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