06 April 2022

Emergency In Confined Space

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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05 April 2022

Emergency In Helideck

Some common emergencies in Helideck:
- Helicopter crashed into Helideck
- Fire broke out in Helicopter & Helideck
- Helicopter fuel spilled into the Helideck

Fires in Helideck usually occur when:
- Fuel filled into the Helicopter
- Helicopter failed to land & fly
- Helicopter crashed into Helideck
- Helicopter crashed into various items in the Helideck

A few things to do to deal with an emergency occurring at the Offshore Helideck:
- Alarm must be sounded
- Information on emergencies should be provided by Radio Room, Central Control Room & Incident Room
- Actions to extinguish fires must be carried out immediately by directing the Helideck Fire Team & Rescue Team to use appropriate PPE & Fire Extinguishers
- Actions to protect staff, employees & personnel from emergencies must be taken immediately
- Helicopters that have caught fire must be rescued immediately
- The personnel who are in the Helicopter & Helideck must be evacuated immediately
- If the evacuation is carried out by another Helicopter, the other Helicopter must know about the number of passengers to be evacuated
- If any fuel is spilled into the Helideck, the personnel must clean the spilled fuel using a hose & water
- Information about fuel spilled into the Helideck must be communicated to all Helicopters that will land on the Helideck
- All items on the Helideck must be moved to safe positions
- If the Helicopter assisting in dealing with an emergency is about to take off, the Radio Room must provide this information to other Helicopters that will land to avoid a collision
- Another most important thing is: Whatever emergency occurs, all Pilots on the Helicopters must have the ability to decide whether the flight & landing will continue or not




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30 March 2022

Floor Warden

The Floor Wardens are tasked with supervising & controlling Emergency Procedures on the floors & building zones where they work. They also have the authority to evacuate in case of an emergency. They should be available on every floor.

The Floor Wardens must know of:
- Fire Alarm System
- Emergency Alert System
- Equipment to use when an emergency occurs
- Floors & where they work
- All roads to enter & exit
- All rooms
- Restricted areas
- Hazardous materials located on the floor & where they work
- All doors, including doors that can be passed when a fire occurs
- Fire Fighting Equipment (portable, hose & more)
- Number of workers & employees on site

If an emergency occurs, the Floor Wardens have to:
- Carry out evacuation
- Communicate with appropriate parties or management
- Ensure that all instructions are carried out
- Check the floor
- Report the actions taken to the appropriate parties
- Extinguish fires by using the right fire extinguishers
- Ensure that everyone is evacuated & rescued




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Emergency In Oil And Gas Industry

Some of the consequences of the emergency that occurred in the Oil & Gas Industry:
- There is damage to the lungs, skin & other organs when workers are exposed to toxic chemicals
- There is interference in the ear when there is harmful noise
- Injuries & deaths occur when the workers work in Confined Spaces but don't have the proper skills

The best ways to prevent injury & death in the Oil & Gas Industry:
- Always monitor & supervise H2S Gas – a dangerous & flammable toxic gas
- Create Work Safety Procedures
- Plan appropriate actions to deal with emergencies, especially those that occur in Confined Spaces & contaminated environments
- Various equipment, including Pipes & Tanks, must always be cleaned & maintained
- Appropriate PPE, including Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection & Fall Protection Equipment, should always be used
- The clothes used are not made of a flammable type
- No smoking in all areas
- Identify risks
- Control risk
- Prevents damage to the surrounding environment
- Maintain the health & safety of employees & the surrounding community
- The workers should always have proper training




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Emergency In Confined Space

Working in Confined Spaces in all industries can kill or cause injury. The victims are not only the people who work in Confined Spaces but also those who try to save the victims but do not have adequate capabilities.

Emergencies (fire & explosion) can occur in Confined Spaces due to the presence of:
- Various flammable objects
- Excess oxygen
- Lack of oxygen
- Dust
- Poison gas
- Dangerous liquid
- Leaks that occur in the pipe
- Damage to the machine

Various things that must be done to prevent an emergency in a Confined Space:
- Workers working in Confined Spaces must know safe working practices
- Procedures for dealing with emergencies in Confined Spaces must be established before the work begins
- The size of the entrance & exit must be right
- Air must always be tested
- Appropriate PPE & equipment must always be provided
- Safety certificate must be provided before starting the work
- Communication must always be carried out by the workers in Confined Spaces & the rescue personnel
- Qualified First Aid must always be available

The workers who can work in the Confined Spaces must have taken regular training, have sufficient experience in the type of work to be carried out & in a healthy condition.




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