If a confined space poses certain hazards, it could be deemed a "permit-required" confined space which would require the entrant to obtain a permit 48 hours before entering such a space. Specific ...

Not all work risks are created equal. That’s why it’s important to have additional plans in place to protect those working in ...

Many of these are would be rescuers who do not understand the hazards. A confined space has limited openings for entry or exit, is large enough for entering and working, and is not designed for ...

Agents assigned to the El Paso Station Confined Space Entry Team inspected the tunnel. The location of the tunnel was not made public. Authorities, including the FBI, El Paso CBP, the El Paso Police ...

The confined space program provides procedures and guidelines for safe entry, exit, and emergency response during confined space operations. This program applies to staff and contractors who enter ...

The traditional approach to confined space entries, where a worker enters a confined space supported by a disconnected attendant worker standing outside on ‘hole watch’ to respond to any ...

Confined spaces are found in nearly every work environment. These spaces can expose workers to hazards related to oxygen deficiency, and toxic or combustible atmospheres. The updated ANSI/ASSP ...

Confined spaces have the potential to be immediately dangerous to life and health due to hazardous atmospheres, the possibility of engulfment or entrapment, or other safety hazards. Examples of ...

A confined space is an enclosed or partially enclosed area that is large enough for a worker to enter. The space may be enclosed on all sides or as few as two sides. They are not designed for someone ...

The WorksafeBC requirements for confined space can be stringent and onerous. Both SFU & WorksafeBC requires that a risk/hazard assessment of the space be conducted prior to any entry of a confined ...