ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- In 2018, three underground utility workers in Florida died performing routine work after entering a confined space without the proper personal protective equipment or ...

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 ...

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.

About the Author. Nancy Pearce, CIH, is senior fire protection engineer at NFPA and past chair of AIHA's Confined Spaces Committee. She can be reached at 617-984-7439 or [email protected].

Confined space work is often considered to be one of the most dangerous types of work performed in power generation settings. Confined spaces may contain hazardous atmospheres, they can trap ...

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.

Confined spaces are referred to as "permit required spaces" or "non permit spaces" Permit required spaces meet the OSHA definition and require special modifications of work procedures to prevent ...

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 ...

OSHA disagreed with an exemption, noting that Permit-Required Confined Spaces 29 CFR 1910.146 does not apply to construction activities. The term “routine” is key here: Routine confined space entry ...