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Confined Space
CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION
2. POTENTIAL HAZARDS
3. LOCATION
4. PRE ACTIVITY MEETING / CO-ORDINATION
5. WORK PERMIT
6. SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE
7. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
8. TRAINING
9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
10.
1. DESCRIPTION
Confined space - a space or work area not designed or intended for
normal human occupancy, having limited means of egress and poor
natural ventilation, and/or any structure, including buildings which
have limited means of egress.
This SOP is provided to assist our worker entering a confined space
where hazards are associated with. However, this is only a guideline
with information pertaining to entering a confined space.
2. POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Drowning, shortage of oxygen and presence of harmful gases can
cause fatality or severe injury
3. LOCATION:
Confined spaces identified at entire IFP site
4. PRE-ACTIVITY MEETINGS/CO-ORDINATION: The contractors and/or the representative designated to supervise the
job will inform the Kewaunee Construction Manager /Site Engineer &
the Site Safety Officer. The person contractor personnel designated to
supervise the job, will have the overall responsibility of all the safety
measures being implemented
5. WORK PERMITS: Contractors should mandatorily take a Confined Space Work Permit signed by the
Construction Manager, Safety Officer after reviewing the site conditions,
safety measures taken and contractor equipments on site.
6. SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE: Contractor will ensure that the following check points are followed as
applicable where the activity is being done:
The confined space drained, gas freed, flushed & all incoming &
outgoing lines rendered safe by all suitable means
The confined space left open for fresh air circulation before entry
(Min 2 hrs before entry after opening the confined space)
The surrounding area checked & barricaded.
The drain, pit, sewer & floor opening/ confined space checked for
presence of toxic & flammable vapors.
The level of oxygen inside the confined space checked & >
19.5%.
Proper ventilation & lighting available/provided.
The standby person is trained & deputed outside to watch the
activity.
The equipment isolated & LOTO applied.
The proper scaffold / ladder provided & tied at the top.
The 24-volt lamp used for lighting.
The safety harness used & lifeline anchored above the work
level.
The required Personal Protective Equipments (SCBA or supplied
air line hose mask (if necessary), leather/cotton hand gloves,
safety glasses, safety shoes & Safety harness or belt) provided.
The employees working in confined space are trained & training
records are given to EHS before the start of work.
The SOPs & Training records will always be available at the work
place.
7. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PPE will be provided based on the hazard assessment. However the
following
PPEs will be used for carrying out work
in confined space: SCBA or supplied air line hose mask (if necessary),
leather/cotton hand gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes & Safety
harness or belt
8. TRAINING: The operators are trained in the process as well as the High risks
involved. They are trained on the High-risk activity procedures.
9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE:
10. PERIODIC INSPECTION OF PROCEDURES: The work instructions and safety procedures are reviewed annually.
Training Program on :
Conducted By
Faculty member(s)
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