A Master's Guide to Enclosed Space Entry

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The Standard Club, Charles Taylor & Co Limited, London, 2012. 40 p.The challenge of entering enclosed spaces safely is a subject that has Tragically been with the industry for many decades. It is not known exactly How many seafarers, shoreside workers, surveyors and stevedores have died In enclosed spaces on ships and offshore units, but it is estimated that there Are dozens of fatalities every year.It is imperative that those who join the industry learn at an early stage of the Dangers of entering into enclosed spaces. Seafarers must realise how unsafe It can be to go ill-prepared into an enclosed space to assist a colleague or Carry out some task. No enclosed space should be entered without Proper precautions. Doing so puts lives at risk, and this means that Training is essential.This guide is intended to assist seafarers to enter enclosed spaces safely. Its Contents may highlight shortfalls in individual company procedures in Equipment and training and in onboard practices.Investigations into many casualties have shown that accidents onboard Ship are in most cases caused by an insufficient knowledge of, or Disregard for, the right precautions rather than a lack of guidance.Сontents Ntroduction Safety management system Enclosed space hazards Risk assessment Entry procedures Duties and responsibilities Securing the space for entry Entilation Testing the atmosphere Entry and rescue equipment Entry permit Completion and permit closure Rescue from an enclosed space Training Appendices Appendix – Checklist Appendix – Enclosed spaces access log Appendix – Safety signage