Working in Confined Spaces can be dangerous & poses a risk of serious injury & death. When working in a Confined Space, a few things are bound to happen are:
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Lack of oxygen
- Water buildup
- Lack of light
- Dust in high concentration
- Hot temperature
- Toxic & flammable gases, fumes & vapors
- Bad weather
- Difficulty in evacuating
- Fire
A few things to think about & manage when working in a Confined Space:
- Permit To Work
- Duration
- Work done & how to do it
- Physical condition & health
- Number of workers & Rescue Teams & their abilities – outside & inside Confined Space
- Training requirements
- Confined Space situations & conditions
- Risks & dangers
Workers & Rescue Teams working in Confined Spaces must have the ability to:
- Work in Confined Space
- Control physical hazards & atmospheric hazards
- Protect themselves, including protecting their breath
- Enter & exit Confined Space
- Take appropriate action when an emergency occurs
- Use equipment in Confined Spaces (Gas Detector, Tripod, Davit, PPE, communication device, Harness, Rope, SCBA & more)
Fact: The injured & killed while working in Confined Spaces are workers & people trying to carry out rescues without using proper equipment & never having proper training.
Therefore, companies that have Confined Spaces must have a competent team to help manage risks in Confined Spaces & ensure that all workers & Rescue Teams are adequately trained & instructed.
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