An understanding of what defines a confined space and the necessary PPE for confined space work can help ensure worker safety during entry and exit.

A confined space is any space that is large enough for an employee to enter, that has a restricted means of entry or exit, and that is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. All of these ...

Over 1 ½ million workers enter confined spaces on an annual basis. Serious injury or death in a confined space can be the result of asphyxiation, engulfment, electric shock, falls, and heat stress.

Confined spaces are enclosed spaces that are large enough for workers to enter and perform work assignments, but have limited openings to enter and exit and are not designed for continuous employee ...

Scott Goodwin explains how OSHA rules affect rescue teams and the public. We have all read articles or seen posts about questions regarding confined spaces, such as “What is a confined space ...

Preparation: Motivation: In many cases, commercial establishments where confined space entry is part of the regular work routine will have personnel on-site to perform emergency rescues.

It is pertinent that the confined space permit be completed in its entirety prior to any entry. The form will be the permit required for confined space entry and covers main aspects of the program.

There are several important components to confined space programs, including pre-entry measures, atmospheric monitoring and entry and exit procedures, among others. This article will cover the fall ...

OSHA — Contractors and confined space The new rules include provisions to: Identify confined spaces and any known hazards. Grant you, the employer, the authority to prevent unauthorized entry.

A confined space also has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy. Confined spaces on campus include, but are not limited to, tanks, vessels, vaults, ...

All confined space workers must fully understand their duties prior to entry or if there are changes in assigned duties or confined space applications. An understanding of what defines a confined ...