Confined Spaces for Employers: 01. Rules and Responsibilities

Our Confined Spaces for Employers: 01. Rules and Responsibilities course covers how to implement industry safety standards for employees working in risky conditions. The atmosphere in a confined space can become hazardous quickly. Accidents can cause workers to be buried alive, or flash flooding can occur. Of all the workplace fatalities tracked by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about 3% occur in confined spaces due to asphyxiation, drowning or explosions. As an employer, you must understand how serious these situations are. We highlight key aspects of the OSHA confined spaces standard because preparation, prevention and education are the most effective ways you can reduce the risks of working in confined spaces for your employees.

Part of our Confined Spaces For Employers series, the Rules and Responsibilities course includes a video, audio narration, downloadable materials, and a quick quiz. Take this course along with others in the Confined Spaces For Employees series to enhance workplace safety in hazard-prone spaces.