OSHA Clarifies Definitions and Safety Protocols for Confined Spaces

OSHA Clarifies Definitions and Safety Protocols for Confined Spaces

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has provided comprehensive guidance for identifying and managing confined spaces, offering critical insights for workplace safety across diverse industries. OSHA’s definition distinguishes between general confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces (PRCS), addressing common misconceptions about these potentially hazardous work environments. Contrary to popular belief, confined spac…

Extreme Weather Coming, Work on OSHA Standards Stalled

Climate & Comp Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – In the summer of 2024, as temperatures reached record levels, President Joe Biden directed OSHA to institute protections for workers during extreme heat. This year, forecasters are predicting a summer of extremes, but OSHA still has no outdoor worker standards. Now. as the country moves toward the unofficial start of summer on Memorial Day, forecasters are predicting record temperatures i…