Each day of my life, I do something unlike what anyone else in this country does: I work out inside one of the oldest ...

In a confined space work situation we can assume that prior to entry the entrant has slept, eaten, drank and relieved bodily functions. Breathing equipment gives air, fall protection and special ...

Contractors and associations say the proposed rule, issued unexpectedly on Nov. 28, will make it more costly and confusing to work in spaces such as trenches or manholes.

Confined space work does not have to be as hazardous as we tend to make it seem as long as there is purposeful thought into what, how, when and why.

Confined space work can be dangerous. The truth of this statement cannot be understated. Confined space workers face a plethora of risks, ranging from asphyxiation and engulfment to electric shock ...

Emergency crews worked Wednesday to rescue a person from a manhole in downtown Los Angeles while police investigated a nearby assault report. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, HazMat crews and an ...

Over 1 ½ million workers enter confined spaces on an annual basis. Serious injury or death in a confined space can be the result of asphyxiation, engulfment, electric shock, falls, and heat stress.

There are hundreds of chemical formulas — or pyrotechnic recipes — for fireworks. These are still based off an ancient ...

With the advancement of long-term missions to the moon and Mars, crews are expected to live together in isolated and confined ...

The worker’s well-being is put at risk when they are not aware that they are going to work in a confined space and therefore do not take the proper precautions beforehand. That’s why it’s crucial to ...