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Article: Safety in confined spaces.
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- Underground Construction
- Article date:
- April 1, 2006
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Workers involved in underground utility construction and maintenance often must do their jobs in confined spaces where they are exposed to numerous hazards such as lack of sufficient oxygen, exposure to toxic vapors, temperature extremes and difficulty in exiting the space in case of emergency.
Obviously, hazards will vary by the type of work to be done.
Utility applications that routinely require personnel to enter confined spaces pose a variety of hazards. In addition to often restricted working conditions, the need for an adequate supply of breathable air and the ability to escape the space quickly if necessary--are conditions that apply to confined ...