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What You Need to Know About Confined Space Entry

The new standard places an emphasis on training, monitoring and evaluating, as well as communications requirements.
  • By David V. Dow
  • January 07, 2016
What You Need to Know About Confined Space Entry
What You Need to Know About Confined Space Entry What You Need to Know About Confined Space Entry

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Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) Trench Collapse Inspection - Manhole/Confined Space Safety Job Safety Safety Training North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA) Featured

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What You Need to Know About Confined Space Entry
Workers enter a 42-inch sanitary sewer. They had completed training, and conducted a thorough hazard analysis before entry. The workers used multiple ventilators, a gas monitor, a fall-protection/retrieval system, personal protective equipment, and a Confined Space Entry Permit to safely complete the job.

On May 1, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new standards aimed at increasing protections for construction workers in confined spaces. The new regulations went into effect in most states on Aug. 3, 2015.

The construction industry now has...

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