Confined Space · 2–5 min toolbox talk
Confined Space Entry Termination and Closeout Safety
A safety talk about ending confined space work safely, verifying accountability, and leaving the space secured for the next crew.
Use this printed script for your tailgate or toolbox talk. Read through the hazards, script, and questions with your crew.
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“Confined Space Entry Termination and Closeout Safety”
Key Hazards
- Leaving tools, hoses, or debris creating future hazards
- Forgetting to account for all personnel
- Removing controls in the wrong order
2–3 Minute Talk Script
Confined space entry termination and closeout safety is important because many incidents happen when crews rush to wrap up and leave.
Closeout includes verifying all personnel are accounted for, removing equipment safely, and restoring the site in a controlled order.
Controls such as ventilation, barriers, and traffic control should only be removed when the work is fully complete and it is safe to do so.
Permits should be closed properly and any issues documented so the next crew knows what changed or what hazards were present.
Safety Reminders
- Account for all entrants and attendants before leaving.
- Remove equipment carefully and restore the site in the correct order.
- Secure the space and reinstall covers/barriers safely.
- Document issues and close out the permit properly.
Ask the Crew
- Have we accounted for every person involved in the entry?
- Are we restoring the site and removing controls in the correct order?