If a confined space poses certain hazards, it could be deemed a "permit-required" confined space which would require the entrant to obtain a permit 48 hours before entering such a space. Specific ...

Confined spaces are found in nearly every work environment. These spaces can expose workers to hazards related to oxygen deficiency, and toxic or combustible atmospheres. The updated ANSI/ASSP ...

On the fiftieth anniversary of the main piece of UK health and safety legislation – The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 ...

OSHA has determined that the La Porte, Texas-based Qualawash Holdings LLC—operating as Quala Services LLC—failed to conduct ...

A common misperception is that it’s your job to wait around until someone says you are needed to go get tools/materials or ...

Federal investigators have cited a US tank cleaning company after it failed to ensure that atmospheric testing was done ...

It is important that Vermonters stay safe during the recovery process of the recent flood events” said Dirk Anderson, Director of Workers Compensation and Safety with the Department of Labor. “By ...

The tailored curriculum covered comprehensive aspects including hazard identification, risk assessment, proper use of safety ...

According to a MoL release, Six Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) officers have achieved this competency following a one-day training course in Confined Space Entrant and Attendant Training.

Ventilation equipment is operating properly. Hazards are controlled in confined space area via engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment. Engineering controls are ...