Confined spaces exist in nearly every industry, and many workers come into contact with at least one during the course of their work. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a lengthy Q&A that clarifies the scope of its controversial Confined Spaces in Construction final rule, which received ...

Confined space training certification is only one element of the qualifications for the competent person who evaluates confined spaces The OSHA requirements for a competent person qualified to ...

UPDATE: In October, OSHA announced it will delay enforcement of the Confined Spaces in Construction Standard until Jan. 8, 2016. Although the ruling went into effect Aug. 3, OSHA has agreed to refrain ...