05 May 2024

Fire In Confined Spaces And Ways To Enter Safely




Fire in Confined Spaces is very dangerous!

- Fire can spread in Confined Spaces very quickly
- Fire can burn down Confined Spaces quickly because construction materials in Confined Spaces are flammable
- Fire can grow out of control in a matter of seconds and not give workers in a Confined Space enough time to get away from it and escape
- Fire can block escape routes so workers cannot escape from Confined Spaces
- Fire produces intense heat and can cause severe burns to workers in Confined Spaces and result in death
- Fire can damage all materials in the Confined Space and collapse the Confined Space
- Fire causes toxic smoke to emerge which can irritate the lungs, make breathing difficult, and cause death to workers in Confined Spaces
- Fire contains toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, which can attack workers in Confined Spaces and cause unconsciousness and death
- Fire can make it difficult to see, so workers in Confined Spaces cannot see and cannot find a way to escape from the Confined Space
- The direction of the fire in a Confined Space can change quickly
- All materials in the Confined Spaces can explode if exposed to fire

By understanding the dangers of fire in Confined Spaces, all workers working in Confined Spaces must take appropriate steps to prevent fires from occurring!


Ways To Enter Confined Spaces Safely

Entering Confined Spaces is a very risky action and should only be carried out by workers who have been trained and adhere to Safety Procedures. Several steps must be taken so that the process of entering the Confined Space can be carried out safely:

* Before entering:
- Have a Permit To Work
- Know and identify potential dangers and risks that will be faced: Lack of oxygen, toxic fumes, flammable materials, and others
- Isolate Confined Spaces by turning off all machines, clearing ducts, and turning off power to prevent accidental start-up
- Ensure good ventilation to remove harmful substances and bring oxygen levels to safe limits
- Test the atmosphere using special equipment to determine oxygen levels, flammable materials, and toxins
- Wear appropriate PPE based on identified hazards: Safety ropes, fire-resistant clothing, and others
- Establish Emergency Plans and Rescue Procedures
- Assign competent Supervisors and Safety Officers to monitor the entry of people from outside

* Process to enter:
- The entry process should not be done alone!
- The entry process may only be carried out if all tests show safe conditions, there are Supervisors and Safety Officers monitoring from outside and communication can be carried out well. This means that workers are given the right to refuse entry if conditions are unsafe.
- All workers and officers carry out established Safety Procedures
- All personnel must maintain continuous communication with all officers outside
- The Rescue Team must be ready to deal with emergencies in Confined Spaces

Yes, working in Confined Spaces is a dangerous job! Please be careful! You have to know what you are doing in Confined Spaces!

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