Serious injury or death in a confined space can be the result of asphyxiation, engulfment, electric shock, falls, and heat stress. The important thing to remember is that each time a worker plans to ...

This program establishes the framework to protect individuals from the hazards associated with entering and performing work in confined spaces through evaluations, training, safe work practices, and ...

Confined spaces are found in nearly every work environment. These spaces can expose workers to hazards related to oxygen deficiency, and toxic or combustible atmospheres. The updated ANSI/ASSP ...

Starting in May, United Rentals is hosting a series of online safety classes focused on confined spaces work. The webinar series, which takes place the week of May 9, will discuss steps ...

"The extreme environment of space, the radiation, the lack of gravity, even just those confined spaces, it can really take a toll on our health," said Dr. Farhan Asrar, an associate professor at ...

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 ...

A confined space is an enclosed or partially enclosed area that is large enough for a worker to enter. The space may be enclosed on all sides or as few as two sides. They are not designed for someone ...