Enclosed Space Entry - Shipowners

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5) Is there a suitably experienced person in attendance at the entrance? Both prior to and during the tank inspections it is imperative to ensure that the designated officer and / or member of the crew stands by at the entrance throughout. In no circumstances should the person at the access point move from his station until all persons have exited the space. Figure 7: Designated person in attendance (regular atmosphere tests are taken to ensure a safe environment) 6) Have communication arrangements been agreed between the person at the entrance and those entering? The means of communication between the person(s) entering the tank, the designated crew member at the access, the Master / allocated competent / responsible person or any relevant persons in the engine room / bridge should be established prior to entry into the tank and tested. A pre-arranged frequency / time should be agreed between parties to ensure communications are maintained. Communication is to be carried out using appropriate means, e.g. handheld radios of an approved type (i.e. on tankers intrinsically safe). 10
7) Is there safe access and sufficient illumination? Sufficient and suitable lighting should be rigged as far as possible and where practical. All possible accesses should be open to improve ventilation and light. Persons entering an enclosed space where there is a possibility of a potentially explosive atmosphere should be equipped with intrinsically safe torches. 8) What personal protective equipment is to be used? It is important to assess each “enclosed space entry operation” on a case by case basis as the type of equipment (approved type only) required would be dependent upon the circumstances at the time. Basic equipment may include: ■ Hard hat, with chin strap. ■ Gloves. ■ Goggles / protective eyewear. ■ Ear defenders. ■ Intrinsically safe torch. ■ Foot protection. ■ Overalls (protective clothing). ■ An ELSA, EEBD or other emergency escape breathing device. ■ Portable oxygen / gas indicator. <strong>Enclosed</strong> space entry procedures The Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) and emergency escape sets such as an ELSA (Emergency Life Support Apparatus, see Scott Health & Safety Ltd, www.scottsafety.com) should not be considered as a SCBA. They are designed to enable escape from a hazardous environment by providing a limited supply of air delivered via a plastic hood or mask. It should be borne in mind that these devices must not be used as a means to enable the entry into the enclosed space as its intended purpose is to enable the user to exit a space safely, should the atmosphere become oxygen deficient or not gas free. 11
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Page 4 and 5: Introduction The Club has recently
Page 6 and 7: Enclosed Space Entry Procedures The
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Page 16 and 17: 9) Breathing apparatus I. All crew
Page 18 and 19: Training and Enclosed Entry Emergen
Page 20 and 21: Acknowledgments BW TECHNOLOGIES BW
Page 22 and 23: Case Study 2 A small coaster was at
Page 24 and 25: Case Study 3 A single-hold general
Page 26 and 27: Appendix 2 IMO Resolution A.864 (20
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Page 30 and 31: 7 PRECAUTIONS DURING ENTRY 7.1 The
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