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CONFINED SPACE WORKING

by Pkassy 2023. 1. 15.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A confined space can be any enclosed area that if unventilated could contain a toxic gas/vapour,or insufficient oxygen to support life. In many cases the dangers cannot be detected by the senses. It is important to remember that many deaths occur whilst attempting to rescue from a confined space.

HAZARDS

  • Too much or too little oxygen.
  • Presence of toxic and/or flammable atmospheres.
  • Biological hazards for example Weils's disease from rats.
  • Physical hazards such as noise, dust, temperature.
  • Structural hazards due to the condition of the confined area.
  • Introduction of existing mechanical or electrical equipment.

HEALTH AND SAFETY POINTS

  • Before entry a full assessment of the space must be made by a competent person.
  • No person must enter the space without the relevant information, instruction and training.
  • A permit to enter system must be put into operation.
  • You must be fit and healthy to enter a confined space.
  • No entry can ba made until monitoring of the space has been carried out depending on the assessment details.
  • No person must enter a confined space without an 'Observer' on the outside of the operation.
  • Suitable and adequate rescue equipment must be available at the place of work and in good condition.
  • Rescue equipment may vary from escape equipment to breathing apparatus therefore the training must be in line with the equipment to be used.
  • A person injured in a confined space cannot be rescued unless he is able to communicate his/her condition to the observer, this requirement is the same in any area even if it has been passed as safe to enter.
  • Emergency precedures must be in place before the work can commence.
  • No confined space that has been disignated 'not safe to enter' can be accessed without breathing apparatus.
  • Before any work is carried out in a confined space contact the safety department/adviser to enable an adequate risk assessment to be made.
  • Wear any protective clothing that has been provided.
  • Don't ear or drink in a confined space.
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited in any confined area.
  • Any use of naked flame ie. Welding must be under a hot work permit.

QUSTION TIME

  • What should be done before any confined space is entered?
  • When can a person be rescued from a confined space?

SAFETY REMINDER

Don't enter a confined space until the risks have been assessed. Many people are killed trying to rescue other people from confined space.

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