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What´s wrong inn this picture? Asphyxiation is the leading cause of death in confined spaces. A permit-required confined space may contain a hazardous atmosphere due to the displacement of oxygen by grape fermentation byproducts during the fermentation process, when sugar is converted into water, alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Working with fermentation tanks during crush season is engulfment. Employees must take the proper precautions when working in a confined space, such as a tank where grapes or grape skins are present, to avoid becoming engulfed.
Employers, including those in the wine production industry, must be aware of the dangers their […]
