Why Confined Space Training Is Critical and What It Involves

You get to the construction site, tool belt and tools in hand, ready to take on another day’s work. Your boss tells you that you’ll be entering a confined space today—maybe cleaning out a tank or doing maintenance in a cramped crawlspace. You’ve heard about all the accidents that can happen in tight spaces—people passing…

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Reasons Confined Space Training is Critical to New Mexico Businesses

In 2017, government experts studied working conditions. They focused on confined spaces or small areas. These areas are dangerous for workers. Annually, 2.1 million workers step into these spaces. The risks are fatal. Surprisingly, 60 percent of death cases are rescuers. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports these saddening facts. Many victims are people…

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Confined Space Training Requirements Spelled Out

Necessary standards for training in tight spaces are essential to ensuring worker safety in the construction industry. The definition of a restricted place that OSHA provides is as follows: Working in confined spaces is an unavoidable but dangerous component of the job in the construction industry. Confined spaces can be any size or shape. Still,…

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