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One of the core elements that a confined spaces entry program must include is a safe entry procedure. And one of the things required for entry into a confined space is an entry permit.
Do you know how many workplace eye injuries could be prevented if eye protection had been worn? Read on to find out.
Let’s get serious about confined space safety. Confined spaces can be seriously dangerous and are the leading cause of multiple fatalities in the workplace. Here’s why… A confined space has limited openings for entry or exit, is large enough for entering and working, but is not designed for continuous worker occupancy.
Safety eyewear and face shields can save you from injuries which can lead to blindness and facial disfigurement. Prompt treatment of eye and facial injuries reduces the risk of permanent damage.
The use of proper eye and face protection, such as safety glasses, goggles, face shields and helmets can prevent countless eye injuries. This Workplan focuses on implementing an Eye and Face PPE program but can easily be modified to include all PPE.
Confined spaces are notorious for hazards, often hidden that you can’t see or smell. Too many times when a hazard in a confined space is recognized it is too late for the entrants in the space to save themselves. Here are six hazardous and deadly confined space situations.
Permit-required confined space entry procedures must be part of your employers confined space entry program. Following these procedures will save your life and the lives of bystanders who may attempt rescue (unprepared and unprotected).
Use/modify this form to identify hazards associated with a confined space and to determine procedures and safety precautions required for entry into the space. This form is to be completed by a trained and competent Confined Space Entry Supervisor.
Using an angle grinder can be extremely dangerous for several reasons. If the wheel isn’t the right size or type, or is defective, it could break apart and become a dangerous projectile. One that can take off a finger, put out an eye, or do serious and sometimes fatal damage.
Permit required confined spaces have long been – and still are - the leading cause of multiple fatalities in the workplace.
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Use this Decision Tree to help you determine if a confined space is a permit-required confined space or a non-permit confined space.
Working in a confined space is one of the most dangerous of all workplace hazards. In fact, it’s been calculated that working in a confined space is 150 times more dangerous than doing the same job outside of the space. While this Workplan is geared toward compliance remember, compliance is often only the minimum set of requirements for safety.
A Permit-Required Confined Space may be reclassified as a non-permit confined space under certain conditions. Use this form to document reclassification.
High risk Jobs for eye and face injury and Recommended protective eyewear.
Multiple-fatality confined space incidents are far too common as untrained and unprotected would-be rescuers attempt to save their co-workers and others who have fallen victim to the dangers of confined spaces.
Seven Confined Space Entry Do's and Don'ts
On November 9, 2018 OSHA published a Final Rule amending the requirements for crane and derrick operator training, certification, and employer evaluation (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC). The evaluation and documentation requirements become effective on February 7, 2019. Here’s what you need to know.
Sandblasting and other abrasive blasting is a potentially life-threatening operation without proper training. This video covers all of the important topics including PPE, equipment set & inspection, safe operating procedures, job site conditions, bystander safety and more!
Sandblasting and other abrasive blasting is a potentially life-threatening operation without proper training. This video covers all of the important topics including PPE, equipment set & inspection, safe operating procedures, job site conditions, bystander safety and more!
The time to unearth potential problems in your current workplace first aid arrangements is right now—before a medical emergency does it for you. Although first aid requirements can vary - there are FIVE sets of documents to focus on when conducting an audit of your first aid program.
Benzene is a highly flammable, colorless or light yellow, sweet smelling liquid that evaporates quickly into the air. Since its vapor is heavier than air it can sink into the low-lying areas. It is found in products made from coal and petroleum. Lubricants, plastics, rubber, dyes, and other chemicals can be produced with benzene.
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