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Enclose or Confined Space Entry Procedure


1. EVACUATION FROM ENCLOSED OR CONFINED SPACES
If any of the conditions that are stated on the permit for entering the space change, or the conditions in the tank are suspected of becoming unsafe after personnel have entered the enclose or confined space, they should be ordered to leave the space immediately and not be permitted to reenter until the situation has been re-evaluated and the safe conditions stated on the enclose or confined space work permit have been restored.

2. RESCUE FROM ENCLOSED OR CONFINED SPACES
When an accident involving injury to personnel occurs in a dangerous space, the first action must be to raise the alarm. Although speed is often vital in the interests of saving life, rescue
operations should not be attempted until the necessary assistance and equipment has been mustered. There are many examples of lives being lost through hasty, ill-prepared rescue attempts. Prior organisation is of great value in arranging quick and effective response. Lifelines, rescue harness, breathing apparatus, resuscitation equipment and other items of rescue equipment
should always be kept ready for use and a trained emergency team should be available. An agreed means of communication should be agreed in advance.
Whenever it is suspected that an unsafe atmosphere has been a contributory factor to the accident, breathing apparatus and, where practicable, lifelines must be used by persons entering the space.
The officer in charge of a rescue team should remain outside the space, from where the most effective control can be exercised.
It is imperative that every member of the rescue team should know what is expected of him. Regular drills and exercises in rescue from enclosed spaces should be carried out.

3. RESUSCITATION
Tanker and terminal personnel with safety critical responsibilities should be instructed in resuscitation techniques for the treatment of persons who have been overcome by toxic gases or fumes, or whose breathing has stopped from other causes such as electric shock or drowning.

Most tankers and terminals are provided with special apparatus for use in resuscitation. This apparatus can be of a number of different types. It is important that personnel are aware of its location and
are trained in its proper use. The apparatus should be stowed where
it is easily accessible and not kept locked up. The instructions provided with it should be clearly displayed. The apparatus and the contents of cylinders should be checked periodically. Adequate spare bottles should be carried.


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