If a confined space poses certain hazards, it could be deemed a "permit-required" confined space which would require the entrant to obtain a permit 48 hours before entering such a space. Specific ...

Unfortunately, he was probably correct as there are a lot of common areas of confusion around the OSHA permit required confined space standard, starting with the term “permit-required”.

Confined Space Entry Permit At SFU, a confined space entry permit is required for any confined space entry. This is a permit system that is specific to the site and the space that is entered. Some of ...

The confined space program provides procedures and guidelines for safe entry, exit, and emergency response during confined space operations. This program applies to staff and contractors who enter ...

Prior to any contractor entering a confined space at SFU the contractor is required to submit a copy of the risk/hazard assessment and permit (onsite documentation) to the EHS department. EHS doesn't ...

This course covers the requirements of the OSHA Permit-Required Confined-Space Standard. Course topics include safety and health hazards associated with confined space entry, and the evaluation, ...

Confined spaces are found in nearly every work environment. These spaces can expose workers to hazards related to oxygen deficiency, and toxic or combustible atmospheres. The updated ANSI/ASSP ...

Magnetically confined plasmas are those plasmas that are trapped using magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can prevent high-temperature plasma coming into contact with solid materials that it could ...

Elmer Pérez was one of many immigrants hired by U.S. shipbuilders to fill the urgent need for skilled labor. These workers do ...

High-angle and heavy rescue crews with Colorado Springs Fire Department were among those involved in the extended operation.

What exactly is ship squat? When a ship proceeds through water, she pushes water ahead of her. In order not to leave a hole in the water, this volume of water must return down the sides and under the ...