2.1         Purpose

The Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA) has identified confined spaces on BWI Marshall and Martin State Airport property which require adherence to confined space entry procedures for personnel access in accordance with Occupational and Health Standards for Permit Confined Spaces (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146). MDOT MAA has compiled and maintains a list of all known Confined Spaces located on BWI Marshall Airport property. This list is not guaranteed to be accurate or all inclusive, but is the result of a diligent effort by MDOT MAA to maintain an inventory of all confined spaces and associated potential hazards to workers at BWI Marshall Airport. The list is updated annually as confined space classifications change. Martin State Airport does not maintain a confined space list, so it is incumbent upon the Consultant to assess each potential confined space. The following requirements apply to all Consultants engaging in confined space entry as part of their work.