Description
Gain an understanding of how the construction industry is affected by the updated Confined Space standards.Many construction jobsites contain areas that are considered confined spaces. Annually, over 2 workers enter permit confined spaces and get injured, many of which are present on construction site. Examples of common, yet potentially dangerous confined spaces that present physical and atmospheric hazards are tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, pipelines, etc. Since 1992 OSHA has had a general industry confined space standard and recently issued an updated confined space standard for the affected construction industry. This topic is designed for employers who have confined spaces on their construction jobsite, have affected employees who will enter a confined space and want to learn about regulations, enforcement and staying compliant and safe. The material will follow the new confined space in construction OSHA standard in teaching you about identification, classification, proper protection, monitoring and rescue requirements for confined spaces.
Date: 2019-07-16 Start Time: End Time:
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