Confined space
Introduction
It is said that for every person killed in a confined space, nearly two would-be
rescuers are also killed. Confined space accidents are responsible for many
multiple fatality and injury cases and many of the victims have died trying to
rescue fallen colleagues.
A study conducted by a national agency for occupational health and safety
established that an astounding 234 deaths and 193 injuries resulted from 276
confined space related accidents that were reported over three years. These
figures alone demonstrate the deadly potential of confined spaces. Assuming
that not every accident resulted in an injury or death, which is likely to be the
case, a number of these accidents would have had multiple deaths or injuries.
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C O N F I N E D S P A C E E N T R Y
276
234
193
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300
Number of accidents, fatalities and injuries over a 3-year period
(as reported by a national occupational safety and health agency)
Accidents Deaths Injuries
It is estimated that millions of workers may be exposed to hazards in confined
spaces each year. Accident investigations find that workers often do not
recognize that they are working in a confined space and that they may
encounter unforeseen hazards. Specifically in the UK, 15 deaths per year occur
on average.
This booklet is intended as a safety supplement to operators’, engineers’ and
technicians’ training courses, operating manuals and operating procedures. It is
a compilation of recent experience on confined space entries in order to
increase awareness of confined space hazards and avoid accidents. This
booklet only provides guidance and does not replace site procedures and
specific risk assessments. Readers are encouraged to read the reference
publications listed in the Bibliography
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