STK0309 – Confined Space

Description

Date: 27 October, 2022, 14.00 UTC. Webinar

Estimated Time: 1 hr

Language: English

Summary of the lecture

Confined spaces often present unseen challenges like extreme temperatures, unstable materials, the potential for falls, and the need for specialist access equipment. We will cover the definitions of Confined Spaces and typical hazards such an environment presents but will spend more time looking at how to provide a safe working environment for individuals and teams to complete tasks safely and effectively so critical. We will also demonstrate how to plan and implement effective safety controls. Rescue and escape will also be discussed along with roles and responsibilities of each team member.

In this webinar, we will investigate the subject of confined spaces, the considerations that need to be made, and the solutions and equipment available to safely develop a confined space entry solution.

Speaker Introduction

Steve Kosch
Global Application Engineering
Utilities, Up-Stream Oil & Gas, Mining
Confined Space & Rescue, 3M

Steve Kosch has been working for 3M for 25 years and is currently part of the Segment Application Engineering Team responsible for Utilities, Up-Stream Oil & Gas and Mining.  He also is the Global Confined Space & Rescue Specialist for 3M across all segments.

In this role he has the responsibility for supporting customers and sales teams in providing 3M PSD solutions for protecting workers within these segments and in confined spaces and at heights.

Steve has a Master’s degree in Risk Control/Safety from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.  He has been a production supervisor at 3M Manufacturing sites and has managed Safety and Health at one of 3M’s chemical manufacturing locations.

Steve is also a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician and has over 30 years of emergency response experience.  He has led both industrial and municipal fire, confined space and rescue teams. He is a principal member to NFPA 350 – Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work and ANSI Z117.1 – Confined Spaces.