FACTS
- Hazardous Atmospheres: Confined spaces may contain oxygen-deficient or toxic atmospheres, leading to asphyxiation or poisoning.
- Engulfment Risks: Workers can be engulfed by materials like soil or grain, causing suffocation.
- Physical Hazards: Mechanical equipment, structural collapses, or falling objects pose significant risks.
- Inadequate Communication: Lack of real-time communication can delay emergency responses, increasing fatalities.
- Improper Labeling and Signage: Absence of clear hazard communication can lead to unawareness of existing dangers.
- Insufficient Training: Workers unaware of confined space hazards may not take necessary precautions.
STATS
- OSHA’s 2023 data reported that 15% of chemical-related violations in confined spaces involved HazCom non-compliance, such as […]
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