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The Hidden Dangers of Steam Manholes – Are You Prepared? Steam manholes are some of the most dangerous confined spaces, with extreme heat, low oxygen, toxic exposure, and zero visibility—qualifying them as IDLH environments. A single mistake can be fatal. Temperatures over 200°F can cause heat stroke and burns within minutes.
️ Oxygen displacement and toxic fumes can lead to unconsciousness.
⛑️ OSHA requires standby rescue teams for IDLH confined spaces. At Confined Space Rescue Solutions, we provide expert standby rescue teams to keep workers safe in steam manholes and other high-risk environments. With over 25 years of experience, our firefighter-led team ensures compliance, emergency readiness, and life-saving interventions when seconds count. Learn more in our latest blog! Read about the hidden dangers of steam manholes and how to stay safe www.confinedsrs.com/blog/ Don’t take risks in extreme conditions—Contact us today to schedule your confined space safety consultation! #IDLH #SteamSafety #WorkplaceSafety #OSHA #StandbyRescue #SafetyFirst #UtilitySafety #SafetyMatters #ConfinedSpaceExperts #ConfinedSpaceRescue #WorkerSafety #StayCompliant #FirefighterOwned #ConfinedSpaceRescueSolutions #confinedspace #standbyrescue #safetyfirst #standbyrescue #OSHACompliance #workplacesafety #newenglandbusiness #ConstructionSafety #StaySafe

Feb 20, 2025

The Hidden Dangers of Steam Manholes – Are You Prepared?

Steam manholes are some of the most dangerous confined spaces, with extreme heat, low oxygen, toxic exposure, and zero visibility—qualifying them as IDLH environments. A single mistake can be fatal.
Temperatures over 200°F can cause heat stroke and burns within minutes.
️ Oxygen displacement and toxic fumes can lead to unconsciousness.
⛑️ OSHA requires standby rescue teams for IDLH confined spaces.

At Confined Space Rescue Solutions, we provide expert standby rescue teams to keep workers safe in steam manholes and other high-risk environments. With over 25 years of experience, our firefighter-led team ensures compliance, emergency readiness, and life-saving interventions when seconds count.

Learn more in our latest blog! Read about the hidden dangers of steam manholes and how to stay safe www.confinedsrs.com/blog/

Don’t take risks in extreme conditions—Contact us today to schedule your confined space safety consultation!

#IDLH #SteamSafety #WorkplaceSafety #OSHA #StandbyRescue #SafetyFirst #UtilitySafety #SafetyMatters #ConfinedSpaceExperts
#ConfinedSpaceRescue #WorkerSafety #StayCompliant #FirefighterOwned #ConfinedSpaceRescueSolutions #confinedspace #standbyrescue #safetyfirst #standbyrescue #OSHACompliance #workplacesafety #newenglandbusiness #ConstructionSafety #StaySafe

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