Confined Space – Entry And Rescue

Safety: Confined Space – Entry And Rescue

Some procedures for entering Confined Spaces safely to protect workers:

- Applicable regulations & established procedures should be complied with

- All workers & teams working in & supervising Confined Spaces must take the necessary training

- Hazards must be identified: Poor ventilation, low oxygen, toxic & flammable gases, physical hazards

- PPE & equipment must be used: Breathing apparatus, safety belts, protective clothing, gas detectors, tripods, safety ropes, lifelines

- A complete team should be in & around the Confined Space: Workers, Supervisors, Rescue Teams & Fire Fighting Teams

- Air quality & safety conditions should be monitored continuously during work

Some procedures for rescuing workers when an emergency occurs in a Confined Space:

- Carry out Rescue Procedures properly & quickly

- Communicate with workers for supervision & determine appropriate rescue actions

- Self-Rescue can be done by workers by leaving the Confined Space if it is safe to do so

- Rescue Without Entry is done when the Rescue Team takes out the workers from the outside using equipment

- Rescue By Entering is done when Trained Rescue Teams enter Confined Spaces to rescue workers

Best Advice: Regular training ensures safety & emergency preparedness!

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Confined Space

Safety: Confined Space

The Confined Space is a closed space & does not have adequate ventilation, so the Confined Space should not be occupied by people for a long time.

Some forms of Confined Spaces:

- Tanks

- Sewers

- Silos

- Storage bins

- Holes

- Tunnels

At first glance, Confined Spaces seem harmless, but the fact is that Confined Spaces are full of dangers that can cause death:

- Lack of oxygen

- Presence of odorless & colorless toxic gases: H2S, carbon monoxide, methane

- Presence of flammable & explosive objects: Power lines, machines

- Presence of liquids & mud that can drown you

- Presence of slippery surfaces, extreme temperatures & falling objects

Most people who die in Confined Spaces are:

- Confined Space Workers

- Rescue Teams who attempt to save victims in Confined Spaces but do not use the proper PPE & do not have the ability to carry out Safety & Emergency Procedures

Confined Spaces require:

- Rigorous planning

- Air testing

- Permit to Work

- Safety, Emergency & Rescue Procedures

Top Advice:

- Never assume that you can get in & out of a Confined Space easily & quickly!

- If you are going to work in a Confined Space, invest in your life & safety by taking the right Confined Space Training!

- Encourage your workplace & your team to take the required Confined Space Training & implement Safety, Emergency & Rescue Procedures

It is better to have the right & required knowledge & skills now before it is too late, through an accident!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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The Importance Of HSE

Safety: The Importance Of HSE

HSE implemented in high-risk industries (Construction, Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Electricity & others) provides protection to people (employees & clients), assets (buildings, factories, offices & workplaces) & the environment.

HSE is a process to:

- Create a safe, sustainable & productive workplace

- Ensure that the work being done is safe

- Ensure the use of PPE

- Identify, minimize & control hazards that may occur in the workplace: Broken machine, short circuits, gas, chemicals, falls, explosion, fire & natural disasters

- Identify, minimize & control risks that may occur in the workplace: Injuries, illnesses & deaths

- Maintain employee health by ensuring ventilation, preventing injuries & body problems (vision, breathing & others) & deaths

- Provide mental health support by avoiding stress

- Improve employee well-being

- Ensure maintenance of assets, equipment, workplaces & environment

- Minimize environmental impacts by protecting ecosystems from pollution, reducing waste & controlling emissions

Foundations of HSE Compliance:

- Employees receive proper training on HSE, Safety & Emergency

- Employees must have knowledge of Safety Protocols & Emergency Procedures

- Review & update HSE Policies periodically based on new incidents, dangers & risks

- Comply with regulations

Benefits of HSE Compliance in the workplace:

- Reduce & eliminate the possibility of accidents, illnesses, deaths & environmental damage in the workplace

- Ability to handle emergencies

- Increase employee productivity

- Improve company reputation

- Increase regulatory compliance

- Reduce & eliminate the possibility of costs incurred due to accidents, injuries, deaths, lawsuits & environmental fines

HSE Compliance will build trust from employees, partners, clients & the public towards the company & create success in the company too!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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Offshore Emergency, Lifeboat And Coxswain

Safety And Survival: Offshore Emergency, Lifeboat, And Coxswain

Without having the right & required skills, it is tough to survive when an emergency occurs at Sea & Offshore.

The reason why Sea & Offshore are dangerous areas:

- Far from immediate help

- Conditions at Sea & Offshore are unpredictable

- Strong waves, currents, cold water & others

Lifeboats are essential to be used at Sea & Offshore when emergencies occur:

- Accidents & fire at a ship, boat, sea, or offshore

- Storms & others

Lifeboats present at Sea & Offshore are designed to:

- Ensure safety at Sea & Offshore

- Rescue victims from emergencies

- Keep victims afloat & protected until help arrives

- Provide necessary equipment: Food, drinking water, First Aid

Offshore Lifeboats must be handled by a Coxswain who is responsible for directing the Lifeboat during emergencies.

Some of the roles of a Coxswain:

- Operate the Lifeboat safely in Sea & Offshore

- Direct victims to a safer place

- Ensure everyone is wearing PPE & following Safety Procedures

- Use the radio to coordinate with rescue teams or nearby vessels

- Ensure the survival of everyone

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Basic Fire Fighting

Safety: Basic Fire Fighting

The knowledge of Basic Fire Fighting is needed to prevent, control & extinguish small fires safely & effectively. This knowledge is necessary for everyone to know so they can handle fires in the workplace, home & other public areas.

Prevent fires by:

- Recognizing fire hazards: Flammable materials, faulty electrical equipment, uncontrolled fires

- Storing chemicals, hot objects & other hazardous materials properly

- Maintaining equipment regularly

- Avoiding overloading electrical outlets

Important Keys about Fire:

- Fire needs 3 elements to burn: Heat, fuel & oxygen

- Extinguish the fire by removing one of the 3 elements: Closing the fire with a blanket will remove the oxygen, or cooling the fire with water will reduce the heat

Fire Extinguisher Technique:

- Pull the pin to open the extinguisher

- Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire

- Press the handle to release the extinguishing agent

- Spray from side to side to fight the fire

Warning:

- Evacuate immediately if the fire becomes too big

- Keep your face down to avoid the smoke

- Do not use the elevator during a fire

Best advice:

- Prevent fires!

- Protect & save lives, assets & property!

- Avoid losses!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more.