Emergencies occurring in Confined Spaces are one of the leading causes of death in the workplace. Those who died were not only the people working in the Confined Space but also other people who tried to save them, Supervisors, Senior Personnel & others.
Some things to do to prevent accidents from happening in Confined Spaces:
- Conduct a risk assessment before the work starts
- Implement safe work procedures & emergency response plans
- Hazards that may occur must always be recognized by workers, Rescue Teams & others who will enter the Confined Space
- Atmosphere should always be tested before the workers enter
- Conduct the strict supervision
- Contractors & sub-contractors must always be controlled
- Proper PPE & equipment for entry & exit must always be provided
- Communication must always be done by those who are inside & outside the Confined Space
- Officers who are outside the Confined Space must always give a warning if something goes wrong
- Company must have a Rescue Team working in the company so that this team can always be on standby to carry out rescue actions, even before the work starts
- First Aid Kit must always be available
- The workers & members of the Rescue Team must always take the proper training
Best things for the workers & Rescue Teams in Confined Spaces to do:
- Adhere to specified equipment & personnel requirements
- Perform the tasks safely & accurately
- Avoid heightened emotional stress by having the ability to think clearly & control all emotions
- Avoid taking “shortcuts” when doing the work & saving others
- Have a Permit To Work before doing the work
- Have the right number of Rescue Teams at all times, so that emergencies can be handled safely & efficiently
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