Many workplaces contain spaces that are considered "confined" because their configurations hinder the activities of employees who must enter, work in, and exit them. A confined space has limited or restricted means for entry or exit, and it is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to underground vaults, tanks, storage bins, manholes, pits, silos, process vessels, and pipelines.                                     

Make sure you're protected when working in a confined space by preparing yourself with the right equipment from Norco. The following list will help you determine whether or not you have the proper equipment to ensure the safest confined workplace, as well as provide some links to help you get started.

1. Ventilation
2. Rescue
3. Retrieval
4. Atmospheric Monitoring
5. Lighting
6. Communications
7. Lock out/Tag out
8. Signage

Contact a Norco representative to equip yourself with the safety tools necessary to properly work in confined spaces.