Confined space training requirements

What are the federal requirements for confined space training?

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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Confined space attendant

9 standards OSHA has set for a confined space attendant

A confined space attendant (CSA) is an employee who stays outside of the entrance to a confined space. They keep watch over the employee working within the confined space. The role of CSAs is critical in heavy industries, but they often go unnoticed. They ensure that no unauthorized persons enter the space, tell entrants if …

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How often is fire extinguisher training required

How often is fire extinguisher training required?

In heavy industry facilities, fires can be especially dangerous. According to research, around 37,900 fires occur at industrial or manufacturing properties each year. These fires can be especially detrimental, resulting in civilian deaths, civilian injuries, and property or structure damage. In the event that a fire occurs at your heavy industry facility, it is crucial …

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Fire extinguisher training

Comprehensive guide to OSHA fire extinguisher training

Fire extinguishing training (FET) is essential for employees and their employers. If you’re an employer looking for information on FET for your employees, be sure to read the information provided below. We’ll discuss various types of fire extinguishers that employees may need training for. Additionally, we’ll explain some of the OSHA requirements for fire extinguisher …

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Lone Worker Monitoring

What is lone worker monitoring and is it a requirement?

There are an estimated 53 million lone workers in the United States, Canada and Europe combined. Lone workers are employees who work by themselves. These workers do not have direct supervision. Lone workers in heavy industry are exposed to a unique set of hazards because they deal with heavy equipment and machinery without supervision. It …

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PPE training

Comprehensive guide to OSHA PPE training

Personal protective equipment (PPE) training is vital to workers in heavy industries like construction, oil and gas. PPE can help your workers prevent injury, illness and in extreme cases even death. It is protective equipment designed to mitigate vulnerability to hazardous substances and environments during work operations. If you’re an employer with new employees that …

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OSHA Oil and Gas Training

What is covered in OSHA-certified oil and gas training?

Oil and gas workers may encounter dangerous chemicals, materials and situations. This includes exposure to low oxygen environments, loud noises and extreme temperatures. H2S gas, hydrocarbon gases and naturally occurring radioactive material may also present hazards. Such encounters can result in respiratory trauma, hearing loss, heatstroke and even death. Indeed, 489 U.S. oil and gas …

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Confined Space Training Online

Why should you consider a confined space training online course vs. an in-person course?

Confined spaces training is infinitely important for both employees and their employers. Confined space training online can prevent lawsuits and serious employee injury or death. From 2011 to 2018, 1,030 occupational workers died from injuries that involved a confined space. Through the Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation, the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health …

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Confined Space Attendant

7 duties a confined space attendant needs to be prepared for

If you’re considering taking on the role of a confined space attendant (CSA), there are a few things you should be sure to know before making your decision. A CSA is an employee who monitors the entryway of a confined space while another employee is within the confined space. The CSA ensures that no one …

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Lone Worker Safety Devices

The top 5 safety devices that every construction sector lone worker should have

Construction sector lone workers (CSLWs) are those who complete tasks without a team and operate large vehicles or heavy machinery or equipment. These kinds of workers complete work tasks with little to no oversight from a superior. The use of safety devices is a necessity for these types of workers, especially because there is little …

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