Confined Spaces


NFPA Celebrates 125 Years of Championing Workplace Safety

NFPA Celebrates 125 Years of Championing Workplace Safety

Let’s take a look back at all the National Fire Protection Association has done to advance worker protection in the past 125 years.

Without Proper Training & Education Confined Spaces May Lead to Injury or Worse

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.

OSHA Initiates Protection Over Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana from Confined Space Dangers

OSHA Initiates Protection Over Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana from Confined Space Dangers

After lives were taken in Texas and Oklahoma less than one year apart, OSHA decided it was time to intervene.

U.S. Department of Labor Intends to Protect Midwest Workers from Confined Space Hazards

U.S. Department of Labor Intends to Protect Midwest Workers from Confined Space Hazards

The Regional Emphasis Program was created to reduce employees’ harm when working in the transportation tank cleaning industry.

When Things Heat Up, Confined Spaces Can Become More Harrowing

When Things Heat Up, Confined Spaces Can Become More Harrowing

While not every confined space is hazardous, by its nature, confined spaces carry the potential to become dangerous – sometimes in a matter of seconds.

Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Options for Cleaning Confined Spaces  

Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Options for Cleaning Confined Spaces  

Heavy duty industrial vacuum cleaners can eliminate the need to enter confined spaces for cleaning, reducing hazards and costs in a variety of ways. 

OSHA Releases Details on Deadly Poultry Plant Incident

Episode 87

OSHA Releases Details on Deadly Poultry Plant Incident

Six people died and 12 more were injured in a preventable incident at a poultry plant last January. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard details OSHA's investigation and dives into workplace violence, COVID-19 vaccination mandates and more.

Understanding the Differences Between Construction and General Industry Confined Space Regulations 

Understanding the Differences Between Construction and General Industry Confined Space Regulations 

Because construction was specifically excluded from following the general industry confined space standard, OSHA would have to cite concerns in the construction industry under several different areas.



Confined Space 101: What You Need to Know About Fall Protection PPE 

Confined Space 101: What You Need to Know About Fall Protection PPE 

Planning, preparation and proper equipment is key to protecting confined space workers from fall hazards. 

Safety in the Renewable Energy Industry

Safety in the Renewable Energy Industry

There are many benefits to renewable energy.

Wearables in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

Episode 73

Wearables in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard is joined by two professionals from NIOSH to discuss how wearable devices are impacting the safety industry.

A Look into OSHA

Episode 70

A Look into OSHA's Most Recent Costly Citations

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard rounds up the most costly and serious citations OSHA has doled out in the last year.

Entering the Alligator Pit: An Overview of Confined Space Standards

Entering the Alligator Pit: An Overview of Confined Space Standards

Confined spaces continue to put workers in hazardous situations. It is crucial to identify hazards and design procedures to protect.

Clearing the Air on Confined Space Ventilation

Clearing the Air on Confined Space Ventilation

To help clear the air, here is some advice for selecting a proper ventilation blower for a confined space, as well as some tips on usage.

Key Indicators of a Strong Safety Culture

Episode 68

Key Indicators of a Strong Safety Culture

Listen in as OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the key indicators of a strong safety culture with Blackline Safety Chief Revenue Officer Sean Stinson.

Production Facility Cited Due to Workers

Production Facility Cited Due to Workers' Exposure to Dangerous Confined Space, Machinery and Other Hazards

Schneider Electric faces $119,000 in penalties as well as 11 violations.

Overcoming Instincts: How to Improve Safety in Confined Spaces

Overcoming Instincts: How to Improve Safety in Confined Spaces

Coming to the aid of a coworker in need could place you in danger yourself without the proper equipment.

Limiting the Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Materials in the Workplace with the Correct Use of PPE

Limiting the Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Materials in the Workplace with the Correct Use of PPE

Consideration of the different variations of PPE and the correct ways to use it are what make the equipment truly safe.

Safety Speak Kicking Off Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week and a New Secretary of Labor

Episode 63

Safety Speak: Kicking Off Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week and a New Secretary of Labor

In this episode, listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard talks about safety measures in grain bins, a new Secretary of Labor and could California employers get advance notification of Cal/OSHA inspections?

MSHA Releases New Guidance to Protect Miners from COVID-19

MSHA Releases New Guidance to Protect Miners from COVID-19

A new guidance from the Mine Safety and Health Administration outlines steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for coal miners.

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