“Key Largo, FL, January 2017 – Three underground utility workers died after entering a confined space without the proper personal protective equipment or gas monitoring equipment. According to initial inquiries, the first man entered a 15-foot deep drainage hole and became unresponsive. The second worker entered the opening with the intention of savings the first man but also lost consciousness. The third man climbed in to help his coworkers and was overcome.”
To identify and manage hazards associated with entering equipment and spaces that have limited openings for worker entry and exit, could have unacceptable air quality such as toxics or irritants present or lack of oxygen, or present a risk of engulfment by loose particle or bulk material.
Examples activities that would require use of a Confined Space Entry SWP:
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