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2. Confined space - Wikipedia

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   In 1999, North West OHS [clarification needed] released a study of confined space fatalities based on reports from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute of Occupational Safety Health (NIOSH) and the Mines Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) with a breakdown of their causes. Researchers believe that the ...

3. Permit-to-work - Wikipedia

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   Permit-to-work is an essential part of control of work (CoW), a structured communication mechanism to reliably communicate information about hazards, control measures, and so on. During critical maintenance activities, good communication between management, supervisors, operators, and maintenance staff and contractors is essential.

4. Physical hazard - Wikipedia

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   A physical hazard is an agent, factor or circumstance that can cause harm with contact. They can be classified as type of occupational hazard or environmental hazard. Physical hazards include ergonomic hazards, radiation, heat and cold stress, vibration hazards, and noise hazards. [1] Engineering controls are often used to mitigate physical ...

5. Process Safety Management (OSHA regulation) - Wikipedia

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   Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals is a regulation promulgated by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). [1] It defines and regulates a process safety management (PSM) program for plants using, storing, manufacturing, handling or carrying out on-site movement of hazardous materials above defined amount thresholds.

6. Hierarchy of hazard controls - Wikipedia

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   When encountering a hazard in the workplace, the hierarchy of hazard control provides a systematic approach to identify the most appropriate actions for controlling or eliminating that hazard. Additionally, it aids in developing a comprehensive hazard control plan for implementing the chosen measures effectively in the workplace.

7. Confined space rescue - Wikipedia

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   Confined space rescue is a subset of technical rescue operations that involves the rescue and recovery of victims trapped in a confined space or in a place only accessible through confined spaces, such as underground vaults, storage silos, storage tanks, or sewers. A warning label on a storage tank, indicating that it is a confined space.