- Many workplaces contain areas that are considered “restricted spaces” or “enclosed spaces – limited spaces” because that space is not designed necessarily for occupancy, they are only large enough for workers to enter and perform certain jobs. A limited space also restricts people or restricts vehicles from entering and coming in, limited space is not designed for continuous work. Limited space includes, but is not limited to, tanks, safes, tanks, silos, containers, hoppers, tunnels, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment covers, pipes, etc., and enclosed spaces on board ships. Before entering these spaces, kits should be provided into restricted and fully licensed spaces.
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- OSHA uses the term “limited space permit request” to describe enclosed spaces that have one or more of the following characteristics: containing or potentially containing a toxic atmosphere; containing materials capable of in affecting people in it; there are walls surrounding the inside or floor that slope down and clutch into a smaller area that can trap or suffocate people; or contain any risk of safety or health from other hazards, such as uns guarded machinery, exposure to live wires, or thermal shock.
- Workers have the right to request a safe working environment. The law requires employers to provide their employees with safe and healthy workplaces. OSHA law also prohibits employers from refusing when employees request to perform their rights under the law (including the right to improve health and safety, hazards, or injury reporting). For more information, see www.whistleblowers.gov or workers’ rights under the OSH Act.
- OSHA can help answer questions or concerns from employers and workers. Contact your regional OSHA office, visit the website, or call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742). #tại United States
- Workers in small businesses can contact OSHA’s free and confidential on-site counseling program to help determine if there is a danger in their workplace and work with OSHA on remedying any identified hazards. Advice in this program from state agencies or universities working with employers to identify workplace hazards , provide advice on compliance with OSHA standards, and assist in developing a program to prevent injury and illness.
- Workers can file a complaint for OSHA to check their workplace if they believe their employer does not follow OSHA standards or that there are serious hazards. Workers can make a complaint with OSHA by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (6742), filing an eComplaint online form, or by printing complaint forms and mailing or faxing to OSHA’s office in your local area. A complaint signed by an employee is more likely to lead to an inspection of that work area.
- If you think your job is unsafe or if you have questions, contact OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA (6742). The contact will be kept secret. We can help. For other valuable worker protection information, such as workers’ rights, Employer Responsibilities, and other OSHA service providers, visit OSHA’s Workers’ page.
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