Atmospheric testing, specific
training on confined space activities,
implementation of dedicated emergency
procedures, are mandatory to work
safely in a confined space.
PLAN
• Each job shall be risk assessed and all hazards and
controls
shall be identified and implemented.
• Plan specific training for all persons engaged in confined
spaces activities.
READY?
• Is a Confined Space certificate completed in conjunction
with
and referred to in the PTW?
• Did you verify that the confined space is positively
isolated
from all possible sources of hazards?
• Have qualified and authorized personnel tested and recorded
the atmosphere inside the confined space as designated
in the permit/confined space entry certificate?
• Is the Emergency Response and Rescue Plan prepared
and tested? Is the ERT ready in location and communication
means ready and tested?
• Are the PPEs identified by the Employer in the specific
risk
assessment for the required task, in good condition and worn
by all people?
GO!
• Suspend the work if ERT and/or means of communications
are unavailable on site.
• Suspend the work if a dedicated qualified attendant
(watcher)
is not present close to the confined space.
• Suspend the work if there is no specific PTW and Confined
space certificate for the activity.
• Suspend the work if Rescue Equipment are not in place.
• Keep always visual or voice contact with the entrants.