WHAT’S AT STAKE

Confined spaces don’t look dangerous at first glance, and that’s what makes them so risky. Tanks, pits, vaults, silos, and vessels can feel like just another work area until air quality changes, visibility drops, or an exit suddenly isn’t easy to reach. A job that seems routine can turn into a life-threatening emergency in seconds if hazards aren’t recognized, permits aren’t followed, or rescue isn’t planned ahead of time. In confined spaces, there’s rarely time to improvise, and the consequences of getting it wrong are often severe.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

Confined spaces concentrate hazards and limit escape, which means problems […]