Another Preventable Confined Space Fatality
Comments by Dennis O’Connell, Roco Director of Training & Chief Instructor
Rescue Talk™
Mission Driven, Safety Focused Content
Confined Space
Do’s & Don’ts for CS Attendants (Hole Watch)
There continues to be a misconception that a confined space attendant (or “hole watch”) is a menial task to be assigned to the greenest, most inexperienced personnel on the job. That’s a dangerous assumption, and it has been a contributing factor in many confined space fatalities.
NDSC to Host Roco Rescue Training
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Planning for Successful Confined Space Rescue
By Dennis O’Connell, Roco Director of Training & Chief Instructor
Keeping Pace with Fall Protection
We all know that initial safety training is a crucial element of our programs that aim to keep our employees protected from harm at work. For any and all hazards (or potential hazards} to which we expose our workers, we must ensure they understand the nature of the hazards and how to protect themselves.
Cal/OSHA Cites Two Companies After CS Death
On Oct. 21, 2016, a D&D Construction employee entered a drainage shaft to clean out mud and debris. No personal fall protection was utilized as the worker descended via bucket 10 ft. into the shaft, which was 4.5 ft. in diameter and lined with concrete.
The Clock’s Ticking on Timely Response
By Dennis O’Connell, Roco Director of Training & Chief Instructor
Pre-entry Atmospheric Clearance Measurements
The following article was written by Russell Warn and published in ISHN magazine (ishn.com), December 2016. Roco comments have been added to the article and are noted in red. Working in confined spaces presents a unique and dangerous challenge in combatting the unseen – oxygen deficiency, poisonous or explosive gases, and other hazardous substances are...
OSHA Warns of Engulfment Hazards
Follow Up to CS Deaths in Key Largo, FL
By Josh (JC) Hill, Roco Technical Equipment Manager & Chief Instructor
