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May 6, 2025

Enhancing Your Confined Space Entry Program with the Hierarchy of Controls

Confined space entry programs are an essential part of ensuring the safety of your employees. There are significant hazards and risks in confined spaces ranging from hazardous atmospheres like oxygen deficiency and inert gases to physical hazards like rotating and energized equipment. That’s where the “Hierarchy of Controls” comes into play. This is a systematic...

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May 6, 2025

Is a Trench / Excavation a Confined Space?

Here’s a common question that we get here at Roco – Is a trench a confined space?    The short answer, under normal circumstance, is “no”. In fact, this is one of those instances where OSHA is pretty clear about it. OSHA’s 1926 Subpart AA addresses Confined Spaces in Construction, specifically, 1926.1201 – Scope states “This...

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December 16, 2024

Rescue Standby vs. Rescue Available: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to rescue operations, readiness isn’t just important – it’s everything! Many years ago, when Roco began offering standby rescue services, we used these terms for describing the required rescue response mode – whether it was “Rescue Standby” or “Rescue Available.” This distinction isn’t just a matter of preference; it’s about matching the...

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October 24, 2024

Air Monitoring in Confined Spaces: Why It’s Non-Negotiable…

There are many hazards that can arise in confined spaces. Inarguably, the hazard that results in more fatalities in confined spaces are atmospheric in nature. In fact, at the time of writing this article, the last five recorded confined space deaths, according to OSHA Fatality Inspection Data, were caused by asphyxiation. This is because generally...

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October 1, 2024

4 Common Confined Space Ventilation Pitfalls

Ventilating a confined space isn’t just about flipping on a fan and calling it a day. There’s an art—and a bit of science—to getting it right. If you don’t, you could be putting yourself and your team at risk. Let’s break down four common mistakes people make when ventilating confined spaces: short-circuiting, recirculation, inadequate CFM,...

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September 9, 2024

Decoding C5 & C7: A Must-Read Guide for Managing Confined Spaces

Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of confined space classifications? If so, you may find our latest white paper useful. This detailed analysis offers clear, practical guidance on determining whether a confined space requires a permit or can be managed under alternate entry or reclassification procedures, simplifying compliance for anyone managing a permit-required confined...

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September 3, 2024

Confined Space Entry vs Bodily Enter More Than Semantics

Perhaps the most commonly confused topic in confined space entry that I hear out in the wild is the difference between the terms entry and bodily enter. And it makes sense because, at face value, these two things sound incredibly similar. However, when we dig a little deeper and put into context, we’ll find out...

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June 27, 2024

Atmospheric Monitoring Testing Frequency

In confined space work, ensuring air quality is a top priority. With directives from OSHA and consensus recommendations from ANSI & NFPA, understanding the ins and outs of atmospheric monitoring is key. This article will briefly review what OSHA requires as well as what ANSI, NFPA and Roco recommend for practices that ensure worker safety...

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February 29, 2024

New Roco Lowrider™ Compact Rescue Tripod

Manufactured exclusively for Roco Rescue by Skedco. Sleek, portable and mission-driven – the new Roco Lowrider™ Compact Rescue Tripod is made for low, tight spaces. Originally designed by Roco tactical instructors to meet the mission-critical requirements of elite DoD special operations teams, the Roco Lowrider™ Rescue Tripod brings cutting-edge technology and hard-earned lessons to the civilian rescue...

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