Entering Confined Spaces & rescuing workers when an emergency occurs requires careful planning & adherence to Safety Protocols.
Some steps to be taken:
* Preparation before entering a Confined Space:
- Provide training related to Confined Spaces (entry, exit & rescue) regularly to workers, officers & Rescue Teams to ensure readiness to deal with any emergency situation
- Establish Safety, Communication & Emergency Procedures to be carried out by workers, officers & Rescue Teams
- Establish Roles & Responsibilities of workers, officers & Rescue Teams
- Identify characteristics & hazards in Confined Spaces
- Assess potential risks & hazards
- Obtain necessary permits: Permit To Work
- Use necessary PPE, Rescue Equipment & Body Protection
* When entering a Confined Space:
- Eliminate hazards by turning off the machines
- Ensure ventilation to remove hazardous gases & smoke
- Monitor the condition of workers & the Confined Spaces when work is carried out
* When an emergency occurs:
- Detect the presence of toxic gases & flammable substances
- Identify hazardous conditions & emergencies that require immediate action
- Notify the Rescue Team to rescue victims using Rescue Techniques & Equipment
- Provide First Aid if needed
* Closing:
- Make reports about work that has been done & emergencies that have occurred
- Review work, operations & rescue actions that have been carried out
- Update Safety Protocols by adapting them to emergencies that have occurred
Put safety first & follow the guidelines that have been set to protect yourself!
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