When it comes to construction and maintenance, “confined space” doesn’t just mean any small room. The phrase has a specific meaning as defined by OSHA, and it pays to only hire contractors with the proper training to manage their work safely in confined spaces. OSHA defines a confined space as a work area that is:…
Earlier this year, a utility worker in Key Largo removed a manhole cover and descended into a 15-foot drainage hole to perform maintenance work. As he neared the bottom, he was overcome by gas and passed out. A second worker entered the hole behind him in a rescue attempt, and likewise collapsed. Before the ordeal…
