Dangers of Confined Spaces

Always be alert when entering any confined space. Unfortunately, occupational injuries involving confined spaces rose 15% in 2017 and continue to be too common. A history of entering a space without incident is not a good indicator that the space is safe; it is not uncommon for workers to die in spaces that have been entered before without incident. More than 60% of confined space fatalities are would-be rescuers, so a well-designed emergency plan is a must.