Calibration Gases and What You Should Know About Using them
When you’re working with gases or in confined spaces where the atmosphere may contain harmful gases, having an accurate gas detector is essential. Without it, workers may be at risk of illness and injury without even realizing it. But to do its job properly,…
Tunneling Safety
Tunneling work is widely carried out in the construction of the railway, road projects, and irrigation This work is specialized and hazardous because of cramped working space wet and slippery flooring, artificial lighting. Usually characterized by inadequate, ventilation, obnoxious gases,…
Combat Confined Space Hazards with the Right PPE
Confined spaces are found in nearly every industry and pose a challenge for workplace safety. Confined spaces present serious risks to the workers who must enter them. Of course, it’s possible (and necessary) to mitigate those risks. With a thorough…
What is the general safety Rules and apply to whom?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What is the general safety Rules and apply to whom? A:Â General Safety rules apply to everyone, visitors, maintenance, contractors, sales, auditors, administrative staff and others at all times while on the facility site.90% of all injuries are caused by…
Dangerous gases in confined spaces
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dangerous gases and confined spaces are a dangerous mix. It can take only a few seconds for workers to succumb to a hazardous atmosphere, so there’s no room for learning as you go.Because of their nature, confined spaces often have…
Confined Space Safety Program Needs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Confined space entry (CSE) is complex and often deadly dangerous work. You cannot afford to take it lightly. The hazards associated with it are just too great, not to mention the hazards and risks associated with monitoring the space, rescue…
Oil & extraction: hazards, controls & resources -Safety Moment#22
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, in 2016 there are currently between 150,000 and 160,000 people employed in oil & gas extraction in the United States. The most common careers in the energy & oil industry include geoscientists; petroleum engineers;…
Rescue Someone from a Confined Space
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Emergency situations that occur in confined spaces are some of the most dangerous. Aside from the obvious fact that space is limited and there are minimal points of entry and egress, these situations can result in multiple fatalities when one too many…
Templates:Confined Space Program
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The following template can be used to help your organization develop a written Confined Space Program Program. This template cannot be used as is – you must customize the template to meet the needs of your organization. We have made…
Working safely around confined spaces
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Employers are responsible for managing the confined space hazards in a workplace. If you are a worker, there are also steps you can take to protect yourself and others from confined space hazards:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1531743270071{border-width: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″…
Managing Confined space Hazards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As an employer, you must take the following five steps to reduce the risks association with confined spaces hazards in your workplace:[/vc_column_text][xt_networks force_original_colors=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6976″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1531740282737{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=”mulled-wine” active_section=”1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Step 1: Identify confined spaces ” tab_id=”1531739115812-bd270532-d08f”][vc_column_text]The first…
Confined spaces
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Confined spaces in the workplace pose a significant risk of injury and death. Hazards in confined spaces can result in fire, explosion, unconsciousness, asphyxiation, or drowning. Confined space incidents can happen suddenly, often without any warning that something is wrong. Employers must take the necessary…
Non-Routine Safety Risks before Plant Shutdown Maintenance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Preparing for plant shutdown maintenance projects ahead of time and evaluating non-routine safety hazards prior to starting work will help prevent injuries and keep projects on track.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px…
