The lethal danger posed by enclosed spaces in the supply chain

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Tragedies can, and do, result from the obscure risks in confined and enclosed spaces across the container supply chain – and the carriage of dangerous chemicals, with associated toxic gases, naturally heightens these risks.

There are innumerable spaces found through the global supply chain that should be considered enclosed or confined, some more obvious than others. They include limited openings for entry and exit to/from a confined area, a space with inadequate ventilation and one not specifically designed for continuous worker ...