Episode 91
Without Proper Training & Education Confined Spaces May Lead to Injury or Worse
In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard defines a confined space, gives examples of deadly incidents and does a deep dive into what OSHA is doing today to curb fatalities and injuries.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Aug 23, 2021
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between the years of 2011 to 2018, 1,030 workers died from occupational injuries involving a confined space.
For our episode today, we are going to talk about these deadly areas. We will discuss what a confined space is, the different kinds of confined spaces that can lead to injuries as well as some recent real-world situations and what OSHA is doing to try to curb incidents in confined spaces.
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About the Author
Sydny Shepard is the former editor of Occupational Health & Safety.