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When it comes to working in confined spaces, whether it’s tanks, silos, tunnels, or sewers—things can go from routine to life-threatening in seconds. That is where confined space rescue teams come in. These are not just backup crews—they’re essential, trained professionals equipped to save lives when things go wrong in the most challenging environments. In … Read more
A confined space rescue plan is a planned safety method to protect employees who enter a confined space. Confined spaces are not healthy for humans and may be harmful like poor ventilation, poisonous gases, or poor accessibility. An established and well-documented rescue plan guarantees the safe rescue of the employees and speedy rescue in emergencies. … Read more
According to OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Program must be Reviewed 1 year after each entry. Here is what OSHA has to say: Review the permit space program, using the canceled permits retained under § 1926.1205(f), within 1 year after each entry and revise the program as necessary to ensure that employees participating in entry … Read more
Every year, workers enter confined spaces—tanks, tunnels, sewers—never to return. In just seconds, invisible hazards like toxic gases, oxygen depletion, or engulfment can turn a routine task into a fatal tragedy. These are not freak accidents; they are preventable. The difference between life and death often comes down to one thing: proper Confined Space Entry … Read more
Entry into confined spaces can be a dangerous and potentially fatal process if done incorrectly. As such, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict regulations in place regarding confined space entry, requiring all employers to inform workers of the risks of entering these areas and to obtain entry permits before entering them. If … Read more
How much air do you need in your confined space? The answer to this question depends on a variety of factors, but OSHA has some requirements about how you monitor the air quality in your confined spaces, and that process starts with knowing what your acceptable levels are and what action to take when they’re … Read more
For every confined space, there are specific ventilation requirements that must be met in order to ensure the safety of those who are entering and working in the space. These requirements are designed to prevent the build-up of dangerous gases, such as methane, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide, which can be fatal if they accumulate … Read more
Confine space is an area not necessarily designed for people, but is large enough for workers to enter and perform certain jobs; it has limited entry and egress. Confined spaces include tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, duct-work, pipelines, etc. Characteristics Of A Confine Space: For a space to … Read more
A non-permit required confined space according to OSHA is a space that meets the OSHA’s requirement of a confined space but does not pose additional hazards to the occupant of the space. Non-Permit Required Confined Space This type of confined space is a space that: Is large enough for an employee to enter and perform … Read more
Confined space classification is basically on organization’s discretion as there is no legal requirement nor HSE guidance on classification scheme. In this blog post we will highlight four (4) major confined space classification. However, confined space classification has some advantages, which includes; Helps identify equipment requirements, Helps allocate a range of controls Helps specify competency … Read more