Confined Space Entry Equipment | Safety Products

confined space Entry

safety precautions

A confined space can be more hazardous than regular workspaces for many reasons, many workers are injured and killed each year while working in confined spaces. To effectively control the risks of accidents with unauthorized confined space entries, the entrance and exit should be restricted.

Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute an extensive range of Confined Space Entry Products and Equipment to mitigate potentially life-threatening dangers such as flammable gases, dangerous chemicals and other hazards – this ensures people are safe at all times and also provides the correct rescue equipment to meet the legislative requirements.

We supply the complete range of Safety Tools & Equipment to enable safe working in sectors such as the construction, renewables, data centres, rail, manufacturing and oil, gas, petrochemical industries – this includes Push-Pull Tools for the safe manoeuvring of suspended loads to prevent pinch-point injury.

Manhole Entry Barrier	Confined Space Cover Net
MultiFold Barrier	Manhole Skirt Barrier

Light Duty Confined Space Barrier	Confined Space Manhole Quick Barrier
Heavy Duty Barrier	Confined Space Entry Protection Safety Sign

Confined Safety awareness

In order for something to be defined as a confined space, it must meet all three of the about definitions. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) if a space does not meet all three of the above definitions, it is not considered a confined space.

According to OSHA, confined space work is one of the leading causes for occupational fatalities in the U.S. A big part of that comes from workers not being trained of the potential hazards that can be lurking within a space. In order for a work area to be defined as a confined space it must meet all three of the following criteria:

1) Limited Openings for Entry and Exit. A confined space may be difficult to enter and perform repair work, or general maintenance. If something goes wrong while you are inside a confined space, escape/rescue may be difficult. Just because a work area has more than one way of escape, does not necessarily mean it is not a confined space. If the space has limited ways to get in and out, it could be a confined space. A open top tank would have limited openings for entry and exit.

2) The Space is not Intended for Continuous Human Occupancy. This means that the space was designed to hold something other than people. Examples include tanks and manholes.

3) The Space is Large Enough for You to Enter and Conduct Work. If you cannot fit your body into the space you cannot become trapped inside.

Confined Space Protection Features and Benefits

CableSafe’s Manhole Entry Barrier is specially designed to withstand harsh industrial environments. With the secure mechanism and sturdy construction, this barrier meets ladder guard safety regulations, ensuring compliance and worker safety.

The design is easy to assemble and disassemble which makes it suitable for temporary work sites and situations meaning it requires frequent access. It’s unique design helps protect workers and has compliance with safety regulations.

Prioritizing Safety in Confined Spaces

Choosing the right safety equipment for confined spaces is essential for creating a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with regulations. The CableSafe Manhole Entry Barrier stands
as an exemplary solution, offering durability, compliance, and practicality to safeguard workers in confined spaces. By prioritizing safety and investing in quality equipment, companies can protect their most valuable asset—their workers.

CABLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

CableSafe® is part of Westmark Group, a specialised engineering company. Westmark started in 1991 as a manufacturer of CableSafe Safety Hooks, their flagship product which has become a standard in cable safety and cable management in different industries worldwide. CableSafe® specialise in Cable Safety, Cable Management, Confined Space Safety and Dropped Objects Prevention.