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  From outdoor construction sites to indoor corporate offices, there are many kinds of workplaces that exist today. Some are relatively safe, while others pose increased occupational hazards  to the employees working inside of them. A confined space is one such occupational liability to your life and health. Any accommodation, whether a room, vessel, chamber or something different, that as a consequence of being enclosed, is likely to put you through an emergency situation via injury or harm, is considered a ‘confined space.’ To know whether your workplace area is hazardous, you should consider COHSR ’s criteria for a hazardous confined space : ·   The area is enclosed or partially enclosed. ·   The area is not meant for humans to occupy continuously. ·   The area is difficult to access and exit, especially in the instance of an emergency. A few examples of common workplace areas that count as confined spaces are but not limited to chimneys, underground sewers, ...

  Do you know what a good first aid kit should contain? A first aid kit should have the essentials you need to respond to any emergencies and common injuries. It’s recommended that you have a first aid kit in your car and at your workplace and home. While first aid kits are readily available in many drugstores, it’s always better to assemble your kit depending upon your needs, activities, or adventure trips. Here are some things a useful first aid kit should contain : 1.   Basic Supplies: Basic supplies include bandages or tools for minor injuries. These include: ·   Duct tape ·   Adhesive tape ·   Disposable non-latex examination gloves ·   Cotton balls and cotton-tipped swab ·   For slings - Triangular bandage (large) ·   Aluminum finger splint ·   Superglue ·   Butterfly bandages ·   Bandage strips (assorted sizes) ·   Elastic wrap bandages ·   Petroleum jelly or other lubricants ·   Roller gauze (assorted sizes)...