A variety of hazards can be found in a confined space work environment. Careful planning and preparation of all personnel involved is essential to insure that the project is completed without serious injury or death.

Action maintains an ongoing training program insuring that all of our employees are fully certified in Confined Space Entry and Evacuation.

Using state of the art field assessment equipment, Action identifies what hazards exist, along with the procedures and personal protection required, before entry is allowed.

STORAGE TANKS

Whether above or below the ground, confined spaces used for the storage of petroleum products, chemicals and other substances can often absorb or retain material. When the space is emptied for maintenance, this absorbed material can leach back out of the walls. This creates a dangerous oxygen deficient and often explosive condition.

MECHANICAL OPERATIONS

Normal maintenance activities such as welding, painting, or industrial cleaning done within a confined space can be potentially very dangerous. Sudden changes in temperature, combined with the release of petrochemical fumes of methane gas, can create unstable environments that may produce volatile reactions.

VAULTS, BASEMENTS, TUNNELS

Special care must be taken with spaces such as telephone vaults, tunnels and basement crawl spaces where components may be creating noxious and explosive gases. These areas can often contain rechargeable batteries, which during recharging operations can produce significant levels of explosive gases. In addition to being explosive, these gases displace the amount of oxygen present, creating an oxygen depleted condition that requires supplied air for work personnel.