Toxic and flammable gases accumulate in many confined spaces. Learn about the risks and what you can do about them.
Many industries (especially in the Oil & Gas sector) are faced with confined space activity. These functions carry great threats with them. This...
A rescue drill conducted at a well known Barossa Winery in August, 2013 after completing Confined Space, SCBA & Rescue training with MSS Safety
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Carl Habekost breaks down OSHA’s new confined space rule which becomes effective August 3, 2015. In...
Identify the confined spaces in your workplace as a first step in reducing their hazard.
Confined Space Ventilated Entry ProcedureStep 1 Verify that the only hazard present in the PRCS is an actual or potentially hazardous atmosphere....
The atmosphere in a confined space is an unknown entity. You should always test it before entering. Use a direct reading instrument that will...
According to OSHA, a “hazardous atmosphere” is an atmosphere that may expose employees to the risk of death, incapacitation, impairment of ability to self-rescue, injury...
Fresh air contains approximately 20.9% oxygen (O2). According to OSHA, atmosphere that contains less than 19.5% by volume is hazardous due to oxygen deficiency. As the...
According to 29 CFR 1910.146, a confined space is characterized by the simultaneous existence of three conditions:It must be large enough and so configured that it is...
In order for an atmosphere to be capable of burning explosively, four conditions must be met.Adequate oxygenAdequate fuelA source of ignitionSufficient molecular energy...
Many confined spaces are associated with serious safety hazards, and require special procedures to ensure worker safety.According to 29 CFR 1910.146, a permit-required...
Confined space instruments almost always include a sensor used to measure percent LEL combustible gas. There are two types of widely used LEL sensors; catalytic...
