Every year, industrial workers around the globe face the daunting task of entering confined spaces to perform necessary inspections, maintenance and operations. These spaces—characterized by their ...

OSHA 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(C) states the following: “Before an employee enters the space, the internal atmosphere shall be tested, with a calibrated direct-reading instrument, for oxygen content, for ...

The purpose of this confined space policy is to protect Western Michigan University (WMU) employees who enter confined spaces. In addition, this policy ensures compliance with MIOSHA Part 90 and OSHA ...

In safety-critical environments, accurate oxygen measurement is not optional - it’s essential. For manufacturers of gas ...

Over 1 ½ million workers enter confined spaces on an annual basis. Serious injury or death in a confined space can be the result of asphyxiation, engulfment, electric shock, falls, and heat stress.

LOS ALAMITOS, CA, USA, January 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Confined spaces pose a significant risk to workers across various industries. Tanks, sewers, storage ...

It’s becoming harder and harder for managers to find the skilled labor needed to operate and maintain power plants. That’s why utilizing technology to enhance safety and efficiency is so important.

Explore the critical importance of confined space safety in meter reading and metering services, from identifying hazards to implementing proactive protocols. Learn how to navigate entry procedures ...

In some instances where electricians will need to work in certain confined spaces like crawlspaces, they may need a permit. A confined space permit is a document that states the safety procedures ...

Although many fire departments have technical rescue resources available to them either internally or regionally via mutual-aid agreements, chances are that a company that isn’t trained in technical ...

Confined spaces are enclosed spaces that are large enough for workers to enter and perform work assignments, but have limited openings to enter and exit and are not designed for continuous employee ...