OSHA: Confined Space Entry – Permit Required Overview
Key Takeaways: - Learning the characteristics and examples of a [...]
OSHA: Confined Spaces Overview
Key Takeaways: - Recognizing characteristics and examples of a confined [...]
Confined Spaces
Key Takeaways: - Recognizing characteristics and examples of a confined [...]
Word Search – Confined Spaces Safety
Can you find all the words associated with the safety precautions and hazards of confined spaces?
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.
Tool: Confined Space Hazard Assessment Worksheet
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.
By the Numbers: Confined Space Injuries and Deaths
Permit required confined spaces have long been – and still are - the leading cause of multiple fatalities in the workplace.
Tool: Confined Space Classification Decision Tree
Use this Decision Tree to help you determine if a confined space is a permit-required confined space or a non-permit confined space.
Workplan: 10 Steps to Creating a Confined Space Entry Program GalleryWorkplan: 10 Steps to Creating a Confined Space Entry Program
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Workplan: 10 Steps to Creating a Confined Space Entry Program
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.
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).
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
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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
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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 [...]
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