Module 2: General Working Conditions
2.5 Confined Space EntrySusan Harwood Grant Number SH-17820-08-
60-F-23
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Describe pre-planning procedures
Define pre-entry objectives Identify the initial entry testing Define working in confined or
enclosed spaces
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Enclosed space Limited access Dangerous Limited access Not configured for continuous
occupancy
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7Figure 1 Double bottom fuel tanks
8Figure 2 Engine room control station
9Figure 3 Evaluating compartment for hazards and hot work
10Figure 4 Discussing the operations with supervisors
11Figure 5 Securing pipe through compartment
12Figure 6 Worker inside cargo tank
13Figure 7 Responders in protective clothing with monitors on exercise
14Figure 8 Fire exercise with liquid product
15Figure 9 Four gas monitor showing the operations
16Figure 10 Flammable locker fire during exercise
17Figure 11 Hatch of a confined space area
18Figure 12 Manifold area of a tanker
19Figure 13 Engine room and under deck plates the bilge area
20Figure 14 View of the boiler area and explosion proof lighting
21Figure 15 Pipes on deck that are blanked off
22Figure 16 Workers in engine room
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24Figure 17 Brief by entry supervisor on confined space
25Figure 18 Vessel in slip being dismantled
26Figure 19 Testing of compartment prior to entry
27Figure 20 Making entry to confined space during exercise
28Figure 21 Signage on tank
29Figure 22 Practicing medical evacuations
30Figure 23 View inside confined space during training exercise
31Figure 24 Supervisors inspecting compartments
32Figure 25 Door entrance from main deck
33Figure 26 Cut outs along hull for ventilation
34Figure 27 Trainer extinguishing gasoline fire with extinguisher
35Figure 28 Testing for flammability and toxic
36Figure 29 Tri-pod on main deck ready position
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38Figure 30 Entry into a freeze compartment on vessel
39Figure 31 Compartment with fire watch standing by
40Figure 32 Fumes from hot work
41Figure 33 Signage along tank warning about confined space
42Figure 34 Ventilation fan
43Figure 35 Cut outs along the hull for light and ventilation
44Figure 36 Ventilation fan
45Figure 37 Forced air ventilation
46Figure 38 Workers in their protective equipment
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48Figure 39 Waste oil tank confined space designation
49Figure 40 Entrances from main deck to below spaces
50Figure 41 Engine room space
51Figure 42 Explosion proof lighting in engine room
52Figure 43 Hot work on cargo tank
53Figure 44 Crane in standby status
54Figure 47 Cargo tank hatch open and pipelines along deck area
55Figure 45 Compartment with other ships equipment awaiting for disposal
56Figure 46 Ladder way to the bilge area
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Worker safety is a priority