Tool: Confined Space Reclassification Form
A Permit-Required Confined Space may be reclassified as a non-permit confined space under certain conditions. Use this form to document reclassification.
Multiple-Fatality Confined Space Incident
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.
Tool: Confined Space Entry Procedure and Permit
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.
Focus On: Confined Spaces
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.
Confined Spaces: Racing to The Rescue Is Deadly
Two employees from a local construction company were assigned to repair a sewer line leak. One employee was responsible for entering the sewer—a confined space—to repair the leak. The other stayed topside as a standby person.
Picture This: Confined Space Whack-a-Mole
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).
Focus On: Six Ways You Can Die in a Confined Space
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.
Infographic: Seven Confined Space Entry Do’s and Don’ts
Seven Confined Space Entry Do's and Don'ts
Don’t Tempt Fate by Working Solo GalleryDon’t Tempt Fate by Working Solo
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Don’t Tempt Fate by Working Solo
The freedom of working alone sounds like a dream job for many, but the downside is there’s nobody around to help you if something goes wrong. Social workers, home care nurses, custodians, security guards and late-night convenience store clerks all face hazards from working solo. People might not be able to hear your calls for help and come to your rescue when you work alone.
Safety Underground
Increasingly, utilities are installing much of their services underground.
7 Facts About Confined Spaces: By the Numbers Gallery7 Facts About Confined Spaces: By the Numbers
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7 Facts About Confined Spaces: By the Numbers
Here are seven facts relating to confined spaces: 1 confined [...]
Confined Space Safety Talk
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? A confined space does not [...]
Cornstarch Processing Tank – Confined Space
Fatality File “Somebody better do something about that [propylene oxide [...]
Steel Company Cited for Safety and Health Violations Under OSHA Amputations Emphasis Program GallerySteel Company Cited for Safety and Health Violations Under OSHA Amputations Emphasis Program
Article, Compressed Gas/Air, Confined Spaces, English, Fall Protection, Indoor Air Quality, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Manufacturing, Materials Handling and Storage, Mining, PPE, PPE - Respiratory, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type
Steel Company Cited for Safety and Health Violations Under OSHA Amputations Emphasis Program
The company is facing $148,500 in proposed penalties for several [...]
Tank Cleaning Company Cited for 20 Serious Safety Violations Issued $46,800 in Proposed Fines GalleryTank Cleaning Company Cited for 20 Serious Safety Violations Issued $46,800 in Proposed Fines
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Tank Cleaning Company Cited for 20 Serious Safety Violations Issued $46,800 in Proposed Fines
OSHA opened an investigation after an employee of Quala Systems [...]
Texas Refinery Cited for Alleged Serious, Repeat Violations Issued $237,500 in Proposed Fines GalleryTexas Refinery Cited for Alleged Serious, Repeat Violations Issued $237,500 in Proposed Fines
Article, Confined Spaces, Electrical, Emergency Action Plan, English, Fire Extinguishers, First Aid and Emergency Response, Industry, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Manufacturing, Topic, Type, Violations
Texas Refinery Cited for Alleged Serious, Repeat Violations Issued $237,500 in Proposed Fines
An inspection of a crude oil refinery in Big Spring, [...]
Safety Violations Cited Following Diver’s Drowning in Paris, TX
OSHA opened an investigation after a diver drowned as a [...]
Sauerkraut Maker Cited for 16 Alleged Safety Violations Issued $41,400 in Proposed Fines GallerySauerkraut Maker Cited for 16 Alleged Safety Violations Issued $41,400 in Proposed Fines
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Sauerkraut Maker Cited for 16 Alleged Safety Violations Issued $41,400 in Proposed Fines
OSHA says an inspection conducted under its Site Specific Targeting [...]
Paper Mill Cited for Alleged Repeat and Serious Violations Facing $136,000 in Fines GalleryPaper Mill Cited for Alleged Repeat and Serious Violations Facing $136,000 in Fines
Article, Confined Spaces, Electrical, English, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Housekeeping, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Chemical, Materials Handling and Storage, Topic, Type
Paper Mill Cited for Alleged Repeat and Serious Violations Facing $136,000 in Fines
The Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, ME, was issued repeat citations [...]
Oil Recovery Company Cited for 23 Alleged Serious Violations Facing $50,000 in Proposed Fines GalleryOil Recovery Company Cited for 23 Alleged Serious Violations Facing $50,000 in Proposed Fines
Article, Confined Spaces, English, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing Chemical, Oil and Gas, Topic, Type
Oil Recovery Company Cited for 23 Alleged Serious Violations Facing $50,000 in Proposed Fines
OSHA issued the citations following an investigation that began Jan. [...]
Linen Company Cited for 21 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued $47,600 in Proposed Fines GalleryLinen Company Cited for 21 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued $47,600 in Proposed Fines
Article, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Safety, Confined Spaces, Electrical, English, Fall Protection, Fire Prevention, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Laboratory, Language, Manufacturing, PPE, Topic, Type
Linen Company Cited for 21 Alleged Safety and Health Violations Issued $47,600 in Proposed Fines
OSHA conducted an inspection and found a range of hazards [...]
Manufacturer Cited for 29 Alleged Safety and Health Violations after Employee’s Hand Was Amputated GalleryManufacturer Cited for 29 Alleged Safety and Health Violations after Employee’s Hand Was Amputated
Article, Confined Spaces, English, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Food, Topic, Type
Manufacturer Cited for 29 Alleged Safety and Health Violations after Employee’s Hand Was Amputated
A manufacturer of industrial and pharmaceutical food coatings is facing [...]
Picture This! Worker Rescued Nine Hours After Racking Falls Onto Forklift GalleryPicture This! Worker Rescued Nine Hours After Racking Falls Onto Forklift
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Picture This! Worker Rescued Nine Hours After Racking Falls Onto Forklift
We don't know how fond forklift operator Tomasz Wiszniewski is [...]
Contractor Cited for Alleged Willful/Serious Violations GalleryContractor Cited for Alleged Willful/Serious Violations
Article, Chemical Safety, Confined Spaces, Contractor Safety, English, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, PPE, PPE - Head/Face, Topic, Type
Contractor Cited for Alleged Willful/Serious Violations
Following an inspection, OSHA has proposed $115,000 in penalties against [...]
Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations GalleryConcrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations
Article, Confined Spaces, Crane Safety, English, Forklifts, Health and Safety Management, Industry, Injury/Illness, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, PPE, PPE - Legs/Feet, Topic, Type
Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations
Twenty-five serious citations were issued for alleged hazards including bridge [...]
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