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Bad things can happen inside of confined spaces. 100 deaths in confined spaces in Canada* (per year) would-be rescuers oxygen deficiency Physical hazards Atmospheric hazards CO 2 Engulfment Struck by objects Heat Falls Oxygen deficiency Combustible dusts Hazardous chemicals 3M can help! (Plan, Access, Work Inside, Rescue & Retrieval) 3M™ Confined Space Training Courses Typical environments Storage tanks Manhole Ductwork Reaction vessels Tunnels Alkylation units Culverts Elevator shafts Trench boxes Utility vault Waste water treatment facilities Confined spaces present some of the most challenging environments for any health and safety professionals. From potentially toxic atmospheres, to physically hazardous conditions such as extreme temperatures, unstable materials, or the potential for falls, confined spaces often present unseen challenges. Creating and maintaining a safe jobsite with confined spaces depends on having correct, current information. Confined Space – Plan and Rescue Sources *https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/confinedspace_intro.html https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/health-safety/ reports/confined-spaces.html http://www.worksafebcmedia.com/media/WebBooks/confinedSpaces/index.html#welcome 3M Personal Safety Division 3M Canada P.O. Box 5757 London, Ontario N6A 4T1 3M.ca Customer Service: 1-800-364-3577 Tech Service: 1-800-267-4414 3M.ca/ConfinedSpace Examples: Ŕ Confined Space Awareness eLearning Module Ŕ Confined Space Level 1 Ŕ Confined Space Level 2 Ŕ Confined Space Industrial Rescuer Ŕ Confined Space Certified Instructor For course information, visit FallProGroup.com/ConfinedSpaces. 3M and 3M Science. Applied to Life. are trademarks of 3M. Used under license in Canada. © 2019, 3M. All rights reserved. 190214042 E 60% 50% 4. Rescue & Retrieval • Training courses • Tools to help with rescue plan • Rescue & retrieval equipment 3. Work Inside • Training courses • PPE to help protect from hazards inside the space 1. Plan 2. Access • Training courses • Regulatory requirements • Practical tools • Training courses • Air monitoring • Retrieval equipment & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
