Confined Space

Safety: Confined Space

The Confined Space is a closed space & does not have adequate ventilation, so the Confined Space should not be occupied by people for a long time.

Some forms of Confined Spaces:

- Tanks

- Sewers

- Silos

- Storage bins

- Holes

- Tunnels

At first glance, Confined Spaces seem harmless, but the fact is that Confined Spaces are full of dangers that can cause death:

- Lack of oxygen

- Presence of odorless & colorless toxic gases: H2S, carbon monoxide, methane

- Presence of flammable & explosive objects: Power lines, machines

- Presence of liquids & mud that can drown you

- Presence of slippery surfaces, extreme temperatures & falling objects

Most people who die in Confined Spaces are:

- Confined Space Workers

- Rescue Teams who attempt to save victims in Confined Spaces but do not use the proper PPE & do not have the ability to carry out Safety & Emergency Procedures

Confined Spaces require:

- Rigorous planning

- Air testing

- Permit to Work

- Safety, Emergency & Rescue Procedures

Top Advice:

- Never assume that you can get in & out of a Confined Space easily & quickly!

- If you are going to work in a Confined Space, invest in your life & safety by taking the right Confined Space Training!

- Encourage your workplace & your team to take the required Confined Space Training & implement Safety, Emergency & Rescue Procedures

It is better to have the right & required knowledge & skills now before it is too late, through an accident!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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