The risk of slipping, tripping or falling is prevalent in many facilities and job sites. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of occupational deaths, only surpassed by automobile accidents.

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 ...

Confined space surveys are an important, early part of your overall confined space safety process. Most other portions of your safety process will build on the foundation of the survey. An effective ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines a confined space as an area that meets all three of the following conditions, which are outlined in 29 Code of ...

It is important the fire and rescue personnel be familiar with the requirements for confined space rescue as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health ...

WASHINGTON (CN) - Exposed live wires, unguarded machinery or other hazards could greet a construction worker entering a confined space. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will have ...

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share via Email TULSA, Okla. – Confined spaces are more than just tight spots. They are potentially dangerous environments that ...

This program establishes the framework to protect individuals from the hazards associated with entering and performing work in confined spaces through evaluations, training, safe work practices, and ...

OSHA is behind standards and policies created to protect confined space entrants from various hazards. Those standards make a significant difference. LOS ALAMITOS, CA ...

When I first read the preamble to the then new OSHA confined space standard, I was struck by an interesting paradox that appeared on page 4,487 of the Jan. 14, 1993, Federal Register. In one breath, ...