OSHA defines a confined space as one that is large enough for someone to enter and perform assigned work, but that has limited means of entry and exit. Storage bins, maintenance holes and tunnels, silos, and tanks are all examples of confined spaces that a worker might need to enter. What are some of the …
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Working in confined spaces is often dangerous. Workers in confined spaces are exposed to hazards that workers in other areas don’t often face. Exposure to harmful substances, fall risks, and risk of asphyxiation are just a few of the risks that come with working in a confined space such as a silo, maintenance hole, tunnel …
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Many workers in construction, excavation and maintenance are at risk of a workplace injury. When most people think of workplace injuries, injuries from falls and exposure to harmful materials are often what comes to mind. But injury from excessive noise is another hazard that workers face. Excessive noise without proper protection can cause permanent injury …
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a heavy gas that can easily build up inside of confined spaces. It commonly occurs in places where crude oil is extracted, transported or refined. Unfortunately, in high doses, it can’t be detected by smell, and prolonged exposure to the gas can have deadly consequences. According to the Bureau of Labor …
Workers in confined spaces face challenges every day that many other workers do not. Confined spaces are not designed for continuous occupancy and have limited means of entering and exiting. Workers can also be exposed to environmental hazards in these spaces. The oil industry often requires workers to enter and work in confined spaces. In …
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