Confined Space Training - JIFSA

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Confined Space

A Confined Space is a space limited entry and exits and not suitable for human activity.

A confined space also has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous o
ccupancy. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to, tanks, vessels, silos, hoppers, pits, manholes, equipment housings, ductwork, pipelines, etc.

Hazards in confined space

1. Fire and Explosion :- Flammable va-pours, liquids, gases and dust within the                                                     confined space can all increase the risk of fire and explosions. The risk is increased further where any hot works or tools which can spark are used within the confined space.

2.    Gas, Fumes and Va-pours :- Poisonous gases and fumes can build up within confined                                                 spaces, particularly where there is a lack of ventilation. This can create a toxic atmosphere within the confined space.

3.   Dust :- Dust can build up within confined spaces, either naturally occurring or through             the activity being carried out, e.g. grinding. Or Drilling Dust build up causing respiratory problems, and increase fire/explosion risk, especially where there is a lack of ventilation.

4.  Lack of Oxygen :- The Main Things that we should know before entering into the                           confined space is the position of oxygen inside. Whether our employees will be able to do work correctly in the level of oxygen inside the confined space, or should we check. Oxygen should be at a level of 19.5% to 21.5% at normal position inside the confined space. If oxygen is not found at this position then we should use the BA (breathing apparatus) set.

5. Temperature :- Hot Works or naturally occurring hot conditions can lead to a                                    dangerous increase in body temperature, which can quickly become a problem within confined spaces.

6.  Access Restrictions :- Confined spaces are also dangerous because they can be difficult                                         to access. Once you are inside a confined space, there may not be a quick or easy way out. So it is important to know that work can be carried out safely before you enter.

What you need to consider before enter in confined spac

1.  Confined Space Condition :- While Entering in confined space first of all the position                                                 inside the confined space should be checked, according to the work that our workers will do there, according to whether the height of the confined space is their wall, the position of that wall is all right according to our work.

2.    Entry & exits plan :- The First thing to check is that you are able to enter and easily exit                               in the confined space. It’s important to entry and exit plan for confined spaces. So, workers need to have a clear understanding of how they will get in safely and get out once the work is done.

3.   Rescue plan :- Rescue procedures should be established before entry and should be                               specific to the type of space involved. All personnel should be trained on emergency procedures and a written plan should be in place. All employees should be aware of potential hazards and untrained workers should never attempt a rescue.

4.   Equipment Function :- Damaged equipment may not operate  and could put workers at                               risk. Health and safety professionals recommend inspecting equipment regularly to make sure it's in good condition. Keeping workers safe is the top priority here, so make an honest assessment of what kind of condition of the equipment's.

5.   Lighting :- Attention should be while entering in the confined space. There should not be                     a lot of light inside the confined space. And moving around in dark spaces can increase the risk of slips, trips, falls, and other accidents. Workers can't avoid these kinds of hazards if they can't see them, so make sure they're equipped with light sources that are specifically approved for confined space environments.

6.  Atmosphere :- Before enters a confined space, the atmosphere must be tested using                     equipment The tests should be conducted at levels well below the defined exposure limits. A technical expert should be taken inside the confined space and after testing through them, take the next step as per their decision.

Testing the atmosphere in the following order :

Ø For oxygen

Ø For combustible gases

Ø For toxic gases and vapors

 

 

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