May 2022

Confined spaces present workers with numerous opportunities for injury and even death. From 2011 to 2018, 1,030 occupational workers died from injuries that involved a confined space. There are many different types of confined spaces such as manholes, water wells, maintenance tunnels, silos and more. Each confined space setting requires different tools. This is why …

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OSHA defines a confined space as any space that is not designed for continuous occupation, and that has limited means of entry or exit. While these spaces may not have been designed for people, they often require workers to enter them for maintenance or repairs. However, this work can often be hazardous. Exposure to harmful …

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According to OSHA’s website, confined space is defined as “limited or restricted means for entry and exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy.” In heavy industry, “confined spaces” can encompass a variety of different things. Some common examples of confined spaces in heavy industry can include tanks, vessels, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment …

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