Dangers of Confined Spaces; Four Deaths in Four Weeks

The HSE has reminded all employers who may encounter confined spaces of the dangers involved, following four tragic deaths in four weeks. Three of the deaths - which occurred in two separate incidents - all involved an oxygen-deficient atmosphere. The other death involved the use of a highly flammable liquid.

The low oxygen levels have been attributed separately to the process
of rust formation within a previously sealed vessel, and the use of
an inert gas in a welding process. As well as co... (264 more words)

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