Why do we need Awareness Training

An average of 100 confined space related deaths occur each year in workplaces in the United States. The main cause of the fatalities is workers entering oxygen deficient or toxic atmospheres. More than 60% of the documented deaths occur among would-be rescuers. Accidents that happen in confined spaces are often fatal. Therefore, this topic is of such concern.

Help workers to recognize what a confined space is, to identify the associated hazards and to clearly understand that they should NEVER enter a confined space unless they have received appropriate training and the entry is in accordance with the employer’s written confined space entry program.

Assist employees in understanding the correct emergency response in a confined space incident. A confined space workplace emergency situation may generate spontaneous reactions that may lead to multiple fatalities. It is critical that workers know they should NEVER enter a confined space to rescue someone unless they are qualified Confined Space Rescue personnel. CALL 911 immediately! Don’t waste time