What are the benefits of Roco’s certification program? Roco’s Rescue Technician certification is a great way to get your team members to the same performance level and provide peace of mind that your team is functioning at its best and safest.
A tragic incident at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg, Colorado, claimed the lives of six individuals, including a 17-year-old high school student, on August 20. According to the Wisconsin State Farmer, the deaths likely resulted from hydrogen sulfide exposure in an underground manure pit, a confined space. A contractor working on the pit reportedly adjusted...
We’re excited to announce that Roco Rescue is partnering with OSHA to host a Special Government Employee (SGE) Training Course at the Roco Rescue Training Center in Baton Rouge. These courses are typically scheduled around regional and national VPPPA Conferences, that’s why we’re thrilled to bring one to Baton Rouge, an area with one of...
Every quarter, one applicant earns a full scholarship to attend Roco Rescue’s Rescue Essentials course. This quarter, the recipient was Jacob Manley, a 23-year-old firefighter paramedic from Le Mars, Iowa. Jacob’s journey into emergency response started early. “I got my EMT when I was in high school and kind of fell in love with it...
The Mississippi River runs through the center of the U.S., connecting communities from Minnesota to Louisiana. In its lower stretch, from Cairo, Illinois, to the Gulf of America, the river becomes a serious challenge for those who live or work nearby. It’s a vital waterway, but it comes with real hazards that require caution. The...
This year at VPPPA Safety+ 2025, we’re taking safety training out of the classroom and right onto the expo floor. As a strategic partner of VPPPA, Roco Rescue is teaming up with Peri Scaffolding to bring you a series of interactive workshops you can experience first-hand during the conference. These aren’t just demonstrations. They’re opportunities...
Is a Roll-Off Dumpster a Confined Space? In industries such as construction, demolition, and waste management, roll-off dumpsters are commonly found on worksites. These large, open-top containers are used to collect and transport debris, waste, or other materials. However, questions often arise about whether or not a roll-off dumpster qualifies as a confined space under...
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...
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...
