What is Confined Space? A confined space is a space with limited entry and egress, not suitable for human inhabitants. it may contains a potentially harmful atmosphere, dangerous vapours, flammable gasses, Oxygen deficiency or Oxygen enrichment . Hazards in a confined space often include harmful dust or gases, asphyxiation , submersion in liquids or free-flowing granular solids (for example, grain bins), electrocution , or entrapment example of confined space Tunnel, Tank, Well, Pit, Underground sewers. Chimneys' What are the hazards associated with confined spaces? • Toxic Atmosphere • Oxygen Deficiency • Oxygen Enrichment • Flammable or Explosive Atmospheres • Excessive Heat • Poor Ventilation • Poor illumination Precautions ...
Hand Protection(Safety Gloves, Uses & Types) What does Hand Protection mean? Hand protection is saving one’s hands from any sort of injury at work. Hands are vital tools of human being and therefore most vulnerable to injuries as well. Very often, hands are exposed to hazardous conditions such as sharp edges, pinch points, rotary machinery, hot objects, electricity, splinters and chemicals etc. If hands are not protected and get injured, they will last for lifetime. Types of Hand Gloves 1. Fabric or Cotton Gloves 2. Latex & Nitrile Gloves 3. Leather Gloves 4. Aluminum Gloves 5. Kevlar Gloves 6. Puncture-Resistant Gloves 7. Impact & Vibration Resistant Gloves 8. Chemical & Liquid Resistant Gloves a. Butyle Rubber Gloves b. Natural Latex & Rubber Gloves c. Neoprene Gloves d. Nitrile Rubber Gloves 1. Fabric or Cotton Gloves The gloves protect the worker's skin from the tools and ...
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