Confined Spaces in Construction: The New OSHA Regulation and How It Impacts Employers and Employees - Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Confined Spaces in Construction: The New OSHA Regulation and How It Impacts Employers and Employees" webinar to their offering.

This training program will offer the latest from the 621-page OSHA Final Rule regarding construction confined spaces. Attendees will understand the new and changed definitions, responsibilities as the controlling employer under OSHA, and when a worker permit confined space is required. The definition of a confined space in construction has changed under OSHA. Without this knowledge, you may be subject to OSHA violations, fines, higher EMR and Worker Comp costs. In addition, if you are found negligent you may be subjected to lawsuits and other legal proceedings.

In this interactive session, attendees will gain up-to-date knowledge, the latest information and what are considered best practices with regard to confined spaces at you construction site. The course will also help arm yourself with cutting edge tools, the latest legal developments and practical advice on the challenges of recruiting, background screening and hiring the best people for your organization.

Course Objective:

- Get the latest from the 621-page OSHA Final Rule regarding construction confined spaces

- Learn the new and changed definitions

- Understand the responsibilities as the controlling employer under OSHA

- Learn when a worker permit confined space is required

- When testing and monitoring is required

- What training is now required

- How to train for emergency procedures

- Duties of authorized entrants

- Duties of attendants

- Duties of supervisors

- Rescue and emergency services

- Proper PPEs

This webinar will provide valuable assistance to all personnel in:

- Human resources

- Job superintendents

- Project managers

- Safety professionals/personnel

- Confined space workers

- Confined space attendants

- Confined space supervisors

- Construction companies

- Excavation

- Trenching

- Underground utilities

- Demolition

- Subcontractors

- Auditors

- First responders

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4xd89x/confined_spaces

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