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For effective communication, a message must be sent, received and understood. Sounds simple enough, but when working in a confined space with noise, machinery, and respiratory protective equipment in place, communication can be a challenge. Confined spaces can also create an echo that interferes with clear communication. If there is an emergency situation, you can add anxiety and labored breath to the equation. All this highlights the need for a clear and reliable confined space communi …

Wristlets are deployed when there is no other way to get a rescuer or victim out of a confined space. Most often this is because the entry is too narrow or restricted to allow retrieval with a regular harness and a D-ring attachment. Wristlets must be used carefully because they can put so much strain on a persons joints and muscles. This can be painful and may cause injury, but in an emergency they can be an excellent rescue tool. Wrist straps are also used for horizontal extr …

Everyone knows a few things that make manholes dangerous: alligators, phantom of the opera, and C.H.U.D.s, to name a few. You’re on your own when it comes to those things, but I can offer advice on other hazardous stuff that can happen in and around a manhole. Thankfully, the right preparation can guarantee safety within this confined space. It is necessary to have a certificate that validates the safety of the confined space before entering a manhole. Don’t just test it yourself by tos …