Let’s get serious about confined space safety. Confined spaces can be seriously dangerous and are the leading cause of multiple fatalities in the workplace. Here’s why… A confined space has limited openings for entry or exit, is large enough for entering and working, but is not designed for continuous worker occupancy. Examples: vaults, tanks, bins, manholes, pits, silos, pipelines.
Oxygen Levels
High oxygen levels in a confined space increase the risk of fire and explosion. Materials that would not normally catch fire or burn in normal air may do so extremely quickly and easily. Low oxygen levels can lead to unconsciousness and death. Common causes of oxygen deficiency:- Oxygen is […]
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