Episode 26
OH&S SafetyPod: Confined Spaces Defined: Hazards, Standards & Training
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses all things hazards, standards and training regarding confined spaces with guest Chris Koester, consultant and owner with Priority One Safe-T, an emergency response and standby rescue services and training firm for industrial and manufacturing companies.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Sep 16, 2020
It is so great to be back with a new feature episode of the podcast for you on the topic of confined spaces. I sat down with Chris Koester for a conversation on what a confined space is, how it is classified, the hazards that are present, the training needed and so, so much more.
First, a little bit about Chris: Chris Koester is the owner of Priority One Safe-T, LLC, an emergency response and standby rescue services and training firm for industrial and manufacturing companies. He is also a captain with the Springfield, Missouri Fire Department and has over 21 years of experience as a volunteer and career firefighter. He holds numerous firefighting and instructor certifications, and is an adjunct instructor for the Northeast Technology Center, and University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute.
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A special thank you to Blackline Safety:
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About the Author
Sydny Shepard is the former editor of Occupational Health & Safety.