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Learning Objectives: By the end of this program participants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the control measures to be followed , as detailed in the safe working procedure, when working in or near to confined spaces.
What has to be done? What resources do you need? When does the operation need reviewed?
Effectiveness Review
Has the operation progressed as planned? Detail the changes needed? List the improvement actions?
Three key questions to start with are What can cause harm? What are you doing about it? Is it enough?
Safe Working Procedure - Confined Spaces Controlling the Hazard - Options In priority order; 1. Eliminate where possible, 2. Use control measures, 3. Protect all those exposed to the hazard
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Safe Working Procedure - Confined Spaces Control Entry to confined spaces is to be avoided if possible. When entry is necessary, pre-entry checks are to be carried out to determine the condition of the confined space and the necessary measures to ensure safety of the entry workers.
Issue a permit to work for confined spaces where; there is a national statutory requirement or, when the hazards are likely to be present.
Safe Working Procedure - Confined Spaces Communication A suitable means of communication between the site and an external point of contact is to be established, tested and working before entry commences. The number of workers entering the confined space is to be appropriate to the task.
During each confined space entry an attendant is to remain outside the confined space at all times in contact with the worker(s) inside and the business activity manager.
If the atmosphere test detects an IDLH environment, entry is prohibited until a permit to work is issued, or alternative arrangements have been made.
Alarms on the atmosphere monitor are to be capable of activating below the harmful atmosphere levels, on battery failure or on any other fault. Monitors are to be calibrated and tested regularly by a competent person.
The atmosphere in the confined space is to be tested and purged or ventilated after cleaning, as necessary.
Care is to be taken if residues are to be removed since trapped gases, fumes etc may be released giving rise to an IDLH atmosphere. (Note: similar care is to be taken if residues are found after entry to the confined space).
Look for the marking to indicate that the equipment has been tested as being intrinsically safe (explosion proof).
Confirm that all workers have exited the confined space before the openings are closed and the site vacated.
Suitable lifting equipment is to be used to facilitate entry and exit when entry is via a vertical shaft.
Contractor's employees are required to follow company procedures or equivalent (equal or better) confined spaces safe working arrangements.
Duty Holders
Managing Director
Responsible for
Ensuring compliance.
Safety Managers
Business Activity Managers
Employees
Documentation
Inspections Log
Pre-entry checklists. Permit to work forms. Competence certificates. Medical/fitness Certifications .