DANGER CONFINED SPACE ENTRY BY PERMIT ONLY

WHAT IS A CONFINED SPACE An enclosed or partially enclosed space that is: Not intended as a primary place of work At atmospheric pressure when entered May be contaminated or oxygen depleted May have restricted means of entry National OH&S textVictoria OH&S text Concise Comprehensive

CONFINED SPACE ACTION PLAN STRATEGY REPORTS/RECORDS PROCEDURE FOR RETURN TO SERVICE SAFE WORKING PRACTICES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CONTROL MEASURES RISK ASSESSMENT HAZARD IDENTIFICATION CONFINED SPACE IDENTIFICATION

can result from the: CONTENTS OF THE SPACE WORK ACTIVITY IN THE SPACE LOCATION OF THE SPACE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SPACE CONFINED SPACES IDENTIFICATION

AIR INTAKES BOLLARDS ACCOMODATION FOREDECK BRINE TANK WINDLASS TRAWL BOOM BOLLARDS ACCOMODATION BRINE TANK TRAWL WINCH OTTER BOARDS TANKS BATTERY BOX LOCATION OF THE SPACE THE TANKS OF A TRAWLER

THE DECKS AND SPACES OF A SMALL THREE ISLANDS SHIP HOLD ENGINE ROOM POOP ACCOMODATION FORECASTLE WHEELHSE GALLEY WEATHER DECK BOAT DECK HATCH LOCATION OF THE SPACE

CONSTRUCTION OF THE SPACE

CONTENTS OF THE SPACE

TYPICAL MAINTENANCE & WORK SCHEDULES WORK ACTIVITY IN THE SPACE

ANTI-FOULING - TOXIC SOLVENTS & HEAVY METALS

HAZARD RECOGNITION PHYSICAL THERMAL RADIATION FLOODING NOISE CHEMICAL COMBUSTIBLE /TOXIC MATERIALS EXPLOSIVE DUSTS OXYGEN DEFICIENCY FROM WORK PROCESSES

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ACTIVITY IN AND CONTENTS OF THE SPACE

Labels Class 1:Explosives Class 2:Gases Class 3:Flammable liquids Class 4:Flammable solids Class 5:Oxidizing & peroxides Class 6:Toxic and infectious Class 7: Radioactive material Class 8:Corrosive substances Class 9:Miscellaneous Temperature sensitive

Dangerous Goods List The Dangerous Goods List lists many of the dangerous goods most commonly transported. READ THE TEXT

Tell me more about the hazchem code V Can be violently or even explosively reactive BA Use breathing apparatus plus protective gloves. FULL Use full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus. DILUTE Wash to drain with large quantities of water. CONTAIN Prevent spillage from entering drains or watercourses. WATER FOG In the absence of fog equipment, a fine spray may be used. DRY AGENT Water must not be allowed to come in contact with the substance at risk.

ELIMINATION OF THE HAZARD IS THE BEST RESULT SUBSTITUTE THE HAZARD CONTROL MEASURES ISOLATE THE HAZARD ENGINEERING CONTROLS GET THE DESIGN RIGHT AT THE START ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SAFE WORK PRACTICESIGNAGE PROTECTIVE & RESCUE EQUIPMENT ENTRY PERMITS

SUBSTITUTE THE HAZARD ISOLATE THE HAZARD DO NOT TURN ON DO NOT OPEN DANGER CONFINED SPACE ENTRY BY PERMIT ONLY USE LESS TOXIC MATERIAL OR METHOD

AUTHORITY TO ENTER GAS FREE CERTIFICATE PERMIT TO WORK Entry to a confined space requires a current “Free of Gases” Certificate and entry and work authority Permits. ENTRY PERMITS ENTRY PERMIT FORMS AVAILABLE FROM MINES RESCUE SERVICE NSW

CONFINED SPACE PERMIT TO WORK PERMIT No1234 Competant person is: Location is: Work to be done is: Yes  No  Work requested by: Date: Special Training required: Employees assigned: Contractor assigned:

Yes  No  Competant person__________________ Comments___________ Yes  No  ISOLATION ATMOSPHERE HOT WORK PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT STANDBY PERSONNEL & RESCUE OTHER PRECAUTIONS RESCUE EQUIPMENT

CONFINED SPACE AUTHORISED TO ENTER PERMIT No This space is safe to enter for the works described: 2.Safety requirements are met. Yes  No  3.All persons are briefed Yes  No  4.Isolation points are checked. Yes  No  5.Atmosphere testing is maintained Yes  No  Signed_____________(Competant person) Date________Time______ Valid to Date_______ Time_______ PERSONS ENTERING PERSONS LEAVING Name_______________Date________Time______ Signed_____________ Signed_____________(Competant person) Date________Time______ Persons and equipment accounted for and equipment re-stowed.

DANGER CONFINED SPACE ENTRY BY PERMIT ONLY SIGNAGE MORE SIGNS

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT A SUITABLE LEVEL OF PROTECTION AND BACKUP RESCUE PLAN

BILL JOE FRED TAGGED ENTRY/EXIT SYSTEM SENTRY OUTSIDE SAFE WORK PRACTICE PERMIT RE-ISSUE IF CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE RESCUE/ EMERGENCY PLAN A sentry must remain on watch outside the spacewhen workers are within.

PROCEDURE FOR RETURN TO SERVICE REPORTS / RECORDS ALL TAGS ACOUNTED FOR, TOOLS AWAY & DECONTAMINATED, AREA CLEANED AND LOCKS BACK ON. JOB DONE DANGER CONFINED SPACE ENTRY BY PERMIT ONLY

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