The
importance of companies offering their employees with confined space
training cannot be understated. Confined spaces are either partially or
completely enclosed working environments. They are only meant for short
term single worker occupancy. Are dangerous due to many factors like
design and atmosphere. With the proper education and prepared training
workers who perform in confined spaces should understand the hazards and
dangers as well as know the company plan of action in an emergency as
well as be committed to following all safety requirements.
Employers
can keep workers safe by reducing accidents and also save money when
they present their workers with a planned and safe working environment.
The
infographic gives four key characteristics of confined spaces and then
goes on to provide clear explanation and illustration for safety
- Lack of oxygen results in 50% of confined space worker fatalities.
- Use the checklist for the four important steps when working in a confined space.
- One quarter of confined spaces have toxic air environments.
- A loss in just 5% oxygen in the air causes impaired judgement as well as problems breathing.
Employers
who develop proper safety protocol and provide training and education
to workers can reduce fatalities and accidents. Giving workers
checklists before they enter any confined space to work can help them
identify dangers and understand what to do should something go wrong.
Employers can use many resources and provide different documents in
order to keep multiple confined worksites safe.
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