1. Atmospheric Hazards and Fatal Accidents in Confined Spaces. 2. Nonatmospheric Hazards and Fatal Accidents in Confined Spaces. 3. Toxic and Asphyxiating Hazards in Confined Spaces. 4. Ignitable and Explosive Atmospheric Hazards. 5. Atmospheric Confinement: The Role of Boundary Surfaces. 6. Nonatmospheric Hazardous Conditions: The Role of Confined Energy . 7. Hazard Management for Confined Spaces. 8. Pre-Entry Planning, Hazard Assessment and Hazard Management. 9. Logistical Considerations for Work Involving Confined Spaces. 10. Atmospheric Monitoring in Confined Spaces. 11. Ventilation for Work in Confined Spaces. 12. Respiratory and Other Personal Protective Equipment. 13. Training. 14. Medical Aspects of Work Involving Confined Spaces. 15. Emergency Preparedness and Response.
Biography
Neil McManus is a industrial hygienist from Canada with over 45 years of experience, certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists, and Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Dr. McManus specializes in confined spaces and hazard communication, teaching courses on workplace air monitoring, noise, toxicology, and occupational health and safety. He is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association and British Occupation Hygiene Society. Dr. McManus holds a D.Sc. in Civil Engineering, M.Sc. in Radiation Biology, M.Eng. in Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, B.Sc. in Chemistry, and B.Ed.
