The rain fell as I stood at the top of the rappel tower; looking down at the ground, I prepared for a 50-foot descent. I had been an Army ROTC cadet for just two weeks, and this was the first time I ...

Confined spaces can be dangerous for a number of obvious reasons, but what about the hazards you can't even see? The atmosphere in a confined space could have low oxygen levels or toxic gas present.

Over 1 ½ million workers enter confined spaces on an annual basis. Serious injury or death in a confined space can be the result of asphyxiation, engulfment, electric shock, falls, and heat stress.

In some instances where electricians will need to work in certain confined spaces like crawlspaces, they may need a permit. A confined space permit is a document that states the safety procedures ...

Preparation and vigilance are everything when it comes to confined space entry. A shipyard visit typically involves confined space entry – and lots of it. Protecting Workers, and Ensuring Safe Sailing ...

When OSHA published its new confined spaces rule in the Federal Register on May 4, 2015, it shook the construction industry by initiating strict requirements to better protect workers performing tasks ...

On a daily basis around the nation, emergency responders must handle incidents in confined spaces. Not all of these agencies have technical teams at their immediate disposal or even in their first ...