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Is a trench a permit-required confined space?

FDR Safety

A question sometimes comes up as to whether a trench or other excavation is a permit-required confined space under OSHA standards. The answer in broad terms is no, even though conditions in a trench can sometimes resemble those in a permit-required confined space, as Curtis Chambers points out in an excellent article.

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Practical Confined Space Training

Safety Services Company

Everyone working at a jobsite with a confined space needs to be able to recognize and have a fundamental understanding of confined spaces and permit required confined spaces (PRCS). This is necessary to know how the signs and posted permits may be relevant to help you or another person avoid danger. Permit Required Confined Spaces.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. The business must obtain a direct-pay sales and use tax permit from the State of Arkansas. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. OSHA 1910.66, CALOSHA, AISC, AWS and local code requirements. Ladder constructed according to OSHA/ANSI standards. Ladder constructed according to OSHA/ANSI standards. Manhole, Sewer. Visually inspect for corrosion. Lubricants.