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Xcel Energy Confined Space Accident-Chemical Safety Board releases report

Denver, Colorado, August 25, 2010—The tragic accident that took the lives of five industrial painting contractors deep inside an Xcel Energy hydroelectric plant tunnel in Georgetown, Colorado, was the result of several vital safety failures, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) determined in a final investigation report issued today in Denver. Nationally, the investigation identified … Read more

Confined space entry-what to look out for?

What are confined spaces? And why should you bother about them? Well, confined spaces are places in your workplace that are  “confined” because their configurations restrict the activities of employees who must enter, work in, and exit them. A confined space has limited or restricted means for entry or exit, and it is not designed … Read more