Energy sources must be de-energized and locked out prior to entry to the confined space so that equipment cannot be turned on accidentally. Other safety precautions that may be present in a confined ...

Around 100 people die every year in confined spaces in the US. Many of these are would be rescuers who do not understand the hazards. A confined space has limited openings for entry or exit, is large ...

Entering confined spaces must be avoided when feasible and should only be considered after reasonable efforts are made to avoid entry such as reconfiguring or relocating equipment, using cameras for ...

A shifting technological and regulatory landscape means new tools are making it possible to boost the confidence and safety of those inside confined spaces, and their coworkers and first ...

These spaces can expose workers to hazards related to oxygen deficiency, and toxic or combustible atmospheres. The updated ANSI/ASSP Z117.1-2022 Safety Requirements for Entering Confined Spaces ...

Because permit-required confined spaces are present on campus, there are certain requirements that RIT must follow in order to ensure the safety of workers who may enter these spaces. Before any RIT ...

Confined spaces can present unique hazards, and its essential that all contractors adhere to all safety protocols and regulatory requirement to prevent accidents and ensure a safety working ...