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- Dictionaryconfined/kənˈfʌɪnd/
adjective
- 1. (of a space) restricted in area or volume; cramped: "her fear of confined spaces"
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2 days ago · A confined space is any area that is large enough for an employee to enter and perform work but is not designed for continuous occupancy. Common examples include boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, cargo holds, and other similar enclosures. These spaces can pose significant safety risks due to their restricted access and limited ventilation.
3 days ago · Work in confined spaces can kill or cause injuries in any industries, ranging from those involving complex plant through to simple storage. Those victims include not only people working in the confined space but also those who try to rescue them without proper training and equipment.
1 day ago · A confined space is defined by three key characteristics: Sufficient Size and Configuration: The space must be large enough for an employee to enter and perform assigned tasks. Limited Means of Entry and Exit: The area has restricted entry and exit points, such as tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits.
4 days ago · A confined space checklist is vital in ensuring that all precautions are taken before, during, and after working in confined spaces. It helps identify potential hazards and establishes the protocols required to mitigate risks, ensuring that workers are adequately protected.
6 days ago · Documents of UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies. The documents of the treaty-based bodies are available in several places. Specialized human rights document databases have been developed, including the...
homelessness, the state of having no home or permanent place of residence. Few social problems are as visible as the plight of homeless people. Once almost invisible and easily ignored, homeless people are now a common sight in cities, suburbs, and even some rural areas.
5 days ago · Disability is defined differently by each person; it may be visible or invisible, and multiple intersections often arise from overlapping identity categories.
