CBS Pittsburg is reporting that workers in and around a confined space were overcome by Hydrogen Sulfide gas, killing 2 and send 3 more to the hospital.
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Is 911 An Acceptable Confined Space Rescue Plan? Are You Sure?
If “Call 911” is the rescue plan written on the confined space entry permit, the employer is essentially planning for a body recovery –not a rescue effort. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics [read more]
Three dead while working in a trench in Key Largo Monday morning
According to the Florida Keys News,
“Three contracted utility workers died Monday morning after becoming overwhelmed by gas fumes inside a drainage trench located in a Key Largo subdivision. [read more]
Chemical Catastrophe
Confined spaces and high angles aren’t the only jobsite hazard, a local worker was killed after an ammonia leak that was declared a level 3 hazmat situation, caused him to inhale the chemical. [read more]
Disaster on Dartmouth Street
When disaster strikes the effects are devastating. Recently, two workers were killed in the South End when a water main burst, flooding a construction trench. [read more]