Module 2: General Working Conditions

2.5 Confined Space EntrySusan Harwood Grant Number SH-17820-08-

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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

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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