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United Rentals Launches New Confined Space Safety Training Program
STAMFORD, Conn., July 31, 2025--United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced the launch of its enhanced Confined Space Safety Training for Competent Persons Program. The updated course helps contractor and utility personnel identify confined space hazards and create safer, compliant work environments, with new content and learning formats designed to better meet evolving jobsite needs.
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