Preventing confined space accidents
July 1st 2006

Scafftag's Entrytag is a tag which helps identify hazards and details necessary precautions which need be taken before entering an enclosed area. Much confusion arises with regards to what would exactly define a confined area.

A confined area is a place which is completely or substantially enclosed and which could cause fatal or serious injuries to the worker entering that area. The majority of accidents concerning confined spaces occur due to the actions of those not actually working under the constraints of the actual permit. The HSE stresses on the importance of assessing the risk and necessary precautions to be taken before entering a confined area.

The user friendly and weather resistant Entrytag is a complete confined space status tagging system. It helps prevent accidents and efficiently manage inspection procedures. An Entrytag at the point of entry to the confined space clearly displays the minimum requirements before entry and the latest status of the area.

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