Awareness Session on

Confined Space
Badhra South Dir-A: July 20, 2014

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Session Objectives
You will be able to understand:
What is a confined space & its examples at Rig site
Main Hazards & Hazards effects
What to do before entering a confined space ?
Precautions that may be needed
Saxon Permit to work (PTW) form
Previous deficiencies related to Confined Space Entry
What to do in case of any emergency?
Lesson learnt

WHAT IS A CONFINED SPACE?

A space that:

Is large enough and so configured that an

employee can enter bodily and perform work;
Has limited or restricted means of entry or
exit;
Is not designed for continuous human
occupancy.

Examples at Rig site

CELLAR AREA

Tanks

Pits

TANK

PIT

Hazards
Main Hazards:

Toxic Atmosphere
Flammable substances
Oxygen enrichment / deficiency
Flowing Liquid or free flowing solids
Excessive heat

Hazards effects:

Fatality

Serious injury from fire or explosion

Loss of consciousness or asphyxiation from dangerous fumes etc.

What to do before entering a confined space ?

A safe system of work must be in place.

As per Saxon procedure for confined space (CAN-OFS-5.2-PRO-005:

Rev 02),

A competent person MUST have atmosphere tested the area. The test
must include the amount of oxygen, LEL % & H2S etc.
Oxygen must be between 19.5% and 21% for entry without a or SABA.
If the oxygen level is less than 19.5%, you must wear a SCBA or SABA.
If the oxygen level is more than 21%, the area must be evacuated
immediately and entry is not permitted.
Read and understand the Job Safety Analysis.
Obtain and use the correct PPE.
Inform your supervisor.
Each person must wear a Portable Air Monitor (PAM).

Do not enter alone ! FOR ANY REASON.

Watchman is mandatory.
PAM

Precautions may be needed

Tripod and fall arrestor

Forced Air Ventilation
Body harnesses
Explosion proof lights
Respiratory protection (SCBA or SABA)

PERMIT TO WORK

Job Safety Assessment (JSA)

Confined Space Entry Certificate

1. Specification of Work
Exact Work Location
Detailed Work Description
Tools To Be Used
Procedure Attached

5. Associated Permits and Certificates

Permit No.
Issue Date

Long Sl e e ve Rubbe r Gl ove s

Leather Gloves
Heat Resistant Gloves

Expiration
Date:
Time:

Certificate No.

Description of Work

Dra wi ngs Atta che d, I f Appl i ca bl e

2. Necessary Isolations To Be Performed Prior To Commencing Of Work

Mechanical
Electrical
Process
A separate Isolation Certificate is required for this work. Record number in
Section 5: Associated Permits and Certificates.
No isolations are required for this work.
3. Personal Protective Equipment
Head Protection
Face Shield
Welding Mask
Welding Goggles
Safety Goggles
Safety Glasses
S.C.B.A.
Air Purifiers
Ear Protection

Issued
Date:
Time:

Rubber Apron
Leather Apron
Fireman Suit
Welder Suit
Safety Harness
Fall Arrestors
Safety Line
Work Vest
Life Jacket
Immersion Suit
Other 1:
Other 2:

4. Work Conditions
Simultaneous operations shall be reviewed
Space is adequately ventilated
Tool box meeting shall be held
Safety observer/firewatcher in the worksite
Lighting is adequate and of approved type
Access/escape routes clearly defined and marked
Site gas test required
Attach MSDS to permit, if applicable
JSA #___________ shall be conducted & attached
Fire detectors/fire extinguishers
Communication system is tested
Additional Conditions, Controls, and Identified Hazards

Certificate

Issue Date

6. Site Gas Test

Retest Every (hrs):
Gas Test Results
Oxygen
Flammable Gas
Toxic Gas

Yes

N/A

Description of Work

Date/Time

Result

Levels For Entry Allowed

>19.5%
<10% LEL
TWA

Gas Test Results

Oxygen
Flammable Gas
Toxic Gas

Date/Time

Result

Levels For Entry Allowed

>19.5%
<10% LEL
TWA

Gas Test Results

Oxygen
Flammable Gas
Toxic Gas

Date/Time

Result

Levels For Entry Allowed

>19.5%
<10% LEL
TWA

Gas Test Results

Oxygen
Flammable Gas
Toxic Gas

Date/Time

Result

Levels For Entry Allowed

>19.5%
<10% LEL
TWA

Gas Test Results

Date/Time
Result
Levels For Entry Allowed
Oxygen
>19.5%
Flammable Gas
<10% LEL
Toxic Gas
TWA
If more gas tests are required, use another copy of ths certificate form.

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Previous Deficiencies related to Confined Space Entry

Atmospheric air testing not carried out before entering confined space
Watch Man not available
Blower or equipment not available for proper air ventilation

Sometimes oxygen level is within limits but it is required to avoid

suffocation

Rotation of employee not carried out as per defined time period

Persons working inside confined space must switch their location

with watchman

Area not barricaded by caution tape or by hard barricading

Confined space entry checklist not used just Oxygen level written on
PTW
Permit end time not written on PTW form
Old permits not removed from PTW Board causing confusion

What to do in case of any emergency?

Evacuate the confined space

Dont attempt the rescue yourself

Get help immediately!

Use emergency contact procedure

Give details of confined space location

Lead the professionals to the incident

Stay outside the confined space

Lesson Learnt

Painting in Confined Space causes fire 2 Fatalities

Employees in day shift painting in confined space continuously for
10 hours.
Lets watch a small video.

What went wrong?

Paint mixture was flammable.
Lighting equipment was not explosion proof
No ventilation and only one excess hole
Painters and labours enter confined space without any air space
monitoring.
No electrical connections within 50ft of hazardous atmospheres or
painting operations.
Employees not trained to identify confined space hazards.

Awareness Session on Confined Space