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Confined Space Competent Person Training for Construction & General Industry

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Confined spaces are extremely dangerous and should be taken seriously, which is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines job-specific training requirements for both general industry and construction workers laboring in and around confined spaces. In case you are confused as to what exactly constitutes as a confined space, 29 CFR 1910.146 defines … The post Confined Space Competent Person Training for Construction & General Industry appeared first on OSHA Safety and Risk Management | OSHA.net. http://dlvr.it/Sh2DLH

HAZWOPER 40 Certification: Associated Facts

  Civilization comes with its share of perils. The industrial world has been facing severe setbacks due to the generation and accumulation of hazardous wastes. It is indeed astounding to know that 400 million tons and more of such hazardous substances are produced worldwide every year. Well, it has not gone unnoticed, however. On the contrary, “The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)” have tried to address the issue by announcing certain standards. The concerned employers and employees need to be aware of the regulations and comply with them to ensure workplace safety. Such adherence to the standards is likely to make the world a better place to live in too. The best way of achieving compliance with the OOSHA standard is to undergo the training and receive the HAZWOPER 40 certification  at the earliest. One can read up about it by going through the Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.120. However, it is most important to remain informed about ...