Two workers died in a confined space on Friday, June 13, 2025, near Fort Worth, Texas. Few details are available at this time as reported by the Star-Telegram News. According to officials, the two men were unresponsive when reached by the local fire department rescue personnel. Initial reports indicated that the men had been doing...
(Summer achieved another one!) Featuring Roco Chief Instructor Eddie Chapa At Roco Rescue, we believe safety skills aren’t just for the job site. They can be life-changing, even life-saving, anywhere you go. Just ask Summer Black, our Training Coordinator, who recently took a bucket-list trip to Costa Rica. It was here in the jungle that...
The call came just after lunch. A worker fell from a structural beam at a remote construction site in West Texas. His harness arrested the fall, but not before he clipped a support on the way down, breaking his ankle. He was suspended 50 feet above the ground, injured and swaying in the wind. The crew...
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...
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...
When it comes to emergency response, the difference between a successful rescue and a tragedy often comes down to preparation and the resilience of your systems under stress. Whether it’s a confined space incident, a high angle rescue, or a hazardous materials incident having the right strategies in place is critical. Here are five key...
Under the Streets of New York: Another Day in the Life of Roco CSRT
Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, is undergoing a facelift. Revitalization of older buildings is seen everywhere. In late 2024, First Responders waded into the middle of this revitalization to intervene in the emotional breakdown of a man. While that itself is not uncommon in Albuquerque or any other large city, the fact that it was 100...
At first you might think there’s not much difference in offshore rescue vs. on-land rescue, and there’s not that much difference in the rope rescue techniques and equipment used. But keep in mind what the “offshore” Rescue Technician may face when on the job. While offshore installations often feature similar structures and platforms to those...
Whether in-house practice drills or working with a third-party trainer, training time is precious. Make sure yours is productive! Here are a few suggestions for getting the most from your training sessions. As always, be sure to document rescue training or practice time for each team member.
