Workplace safety tips in confined spaces:

Workplace safety tips in confined spaces:

Workplace safety is a very important issue in itself and should be present in all companies, regardless of the segment or size.

This means that work in confined spaces is not left out, since this activity presents a series of dangers and risks at all times.

Being up to date on this issue is important for everyone, from the employee who performs the work to the CEO in the highest position in the company hierarchy.

This way, it is possible to take all necessary measures to minimize work accidents and occupational diseases, protecting the integrity of the professional in the company environment.

Want to know more about workplace safety in confined spaces and how to practice it? Continue reading below!

What is a confined space?

Work in confined spaces is all activities in environments that are not fully suitable for performing the service, where the employee must deal with movement limitations and atmospheric conditions that present risks to their health and/or the location, such as fires and explosions.

Knowing what the service location is is very important to know what safety measures should be taken. In this case, as an example of places that perform this activity we can mention:

• Large deposit boxes
  
• Fluid storage tanks
  
• Tunnels
  
• Wells and Cisterns
  
• Gas, electricity, water and sewage services

How to work safely in confined spaces?

The tips on how to work safely in confined spaces involve measures common to all work, however, there is an increase in the use of equipment. Click Here for Confined Space Training

In this type of activity, the number of instruments required is greater, ranging from basic PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to gas detectors and air exhausters.

Without further ado, check out the main topics for safety in confined spaces below:

Be aware of the environment:

Knowing the environment in which the activity will be carried out is essential to properly prepare, ranging from the appropriate use of equipment to emergency protocols.

Reduce stress in the workplace:

When employees have to deal with long working hours, pressure to achieve results, conflicts with colleagues and even with their boss, they are not physically and mentally fit to do their job.

Don't take shortcuts:

The use of tools and machines must follow the company's procedures. Employees should not neglect this by taking shortcuts, which exposes them to unnecessary risks.

Know the emergency exits:

In an emergency situation, access to the exits must be quick and safe, so it is important to know where they are beforehand.

Share information with your team:

Every professional must keep their team updated on the dangers and risks that occur in the workplace, so always inform your colleagues and leaders.

Always be alert:

Many accidents happen due to lack of attention. When warning alerts are ignored or lack of awareness occurs during work, lives can be lost, so always be alert.

Use all necessary safety equipment:

It is essential to use safety equipment correctly. In the case of confined spaces, atmospheric analysis is necessary and in some situations the use of tripods and fall arresters.

Atmospheric analysis includes the use of gas detectors, which makes it possible to identify what is in the air at the site, which may contain toxic or flammable substances.

In addition, it may be necessary to use exhaust fans, blowers and other equipment in addition to PPE to make the activity safe for employees.

The Regulatory Standard for Work in Confined Spaces:

To safely handle work in confined spaces, all necessary measures must be taken, which includes prevention protocols, emergency situations and training.

It is the employer's responsibility to implement occupational health and safety management in confined spaces, through technical prevention, administrative, personal and emergency and rescue measures to permanently guarantee environments with adequate working conditions”.

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