Confined Space And Emergency

Some of the dangers found in Confined Spaces:

- Lack of oxygen

- Dust

- Decaying organic matter

- Chemical spills

- Short circuit

- Damage to electricity

- Toxic smoke and gas

- Flammable materials

- Fire and explosion

- Flood

All of these hazards can cause asphyxiation, injury, and death to workers working in Confined Spaces.

Working in Confined Spaces should only be carried out by workers who have received appropriate training and have sufficient experience.

Entrepreneurs and Company Owners and their management have the responsibility to ensure that:

- Workers are in safe conditions when working in Confined Spaces

- Safety Procedures are in place

- Safety equipment is provided and used

Companies that have Confined Space must:

- Create and have a plan to save workers working in Confined Spaces

- Know the steps to be taken if an emergency occurs

- Prepare and provide appropriate PPE for work performed in Confined Spaces: SCBA, ropes and others

- Always communicate with workers working in Confined Spaces

- Have appropriate regulations so that work in Confined Spaces can be carried out safely, including emphasizing to workers not to enter Confined Spaces alone and they must get proper training and certificates first before working in Confined Spaces

- Always be aware of the dangers that exist in Confined Spaces

- Immediately take appropriate action to save workers if an emergency occurs in a Confined Space

If an emergency occurs in a Confined Space:

- Actions to rescue workers from Confined Spaces may only be carried out by a Rescue Team that has been trained and equipped with the right equipment

- Dangers must be handled: Turn off the machine, ventilate the room, clean the room of dangerous gases and others

- Rescue Teams must enter Confined Spaces safely and carefully

- Workers must be found and rescued immediately by removing them from the Confined Space and moving them to a safe place

- First aid must be provided immediately

- The Rescue Team must also be able to exit the Confined Space safely

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