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A confined space is defined by restricted means of entry and exit and by not being designed for regular, continual occupancy. It must be just large enough for a person to fit inside and perform work, but it isn’t meant for people to stay in for long periods. That combination is what the best description captures: a space with a limited number of exits, large enough to enter and work, and not designed for continual occupancy. Ventilation quality or whether hazards are present do not define a confined space, and spaces with multiple exits can still be confined if access is restricted and not intended for ongoing occupancy.