Each year, about 100 workers in the U.S. die in confined-space incidents.The sad fact is that most of those workers were never properly trained, and, as a result, did not appreciate the dangers that are a regular part of confined spaces. Maybe they did not recognize a particular space as “confined.” Or they trusted their senses. Or maybe they simply underestimated the dangers. They didn’t stay on guard, or, as is often the case, they attempted to rescue others.The good news is that work in confined spaces can be done safely if you follow five relatively simple steps.Step 1 -
