Despite being well-known, accidents in confined spaces continue to occur every year, and tragically, many of them result in fatalities. Entry into confined spaces for maintenance, repair, or statutory inspections is a common occurrence in industrial plants. However, accidents within confined spaces remain frequent and often fatal. These incidents typically arise due to insufficient training or a diminished sense of awareness resulting from prior experience. This course comprehensively covers the hazards associated with confined spaces, the strict precautions that must be taken, and the necessary safe work systems. Practical application of these measures is also addressed. The final day of the course is dedicated to integrating all the acquired knowledge through a tabletop exercise.

Course Objectives:

Gain a clear understanding of what is a confined space
Become familiar with the hazards of a confined space
To take all the necessary precautions before entering
Be able to maintain the confined space as a safe place to work
Familiarize the delegates with different methods of cleaning and isolation
Efficient planning for confined space entry
Time optimization in confined space entry work
Confidence of the delegates that they are following best practices
Confidence of personnel that all safety measures are being taken
Elimination of accidents in confined spaces
The risks of confined spaces
A safe system of work for confined spaces
The health hazards involved
Common confined spaces tasks and precautions
The training necessary for all involved in confined space entry

Who Should Attend?

The course is for personnel that is involved in confined space entry and planning such work. This would include:

Planning personnel
Safety Personnel
Entry Supervisors
Authorized Entrants

Course Outlines:

Introduction
Definitions - OSHA Terminology
Risk Assessment
Risk assessment exercise – Syndicate groups
Reading PIDs
Work Permit Systems
Contractors
Video – “Valero Refinery” and discussion

Occupational Health Hazards

Chemical substances Hazards
Body Uptake
Toxic effects
TLV – OEL etc
Air contaminants – Dust, Smoke Mist, etc.
H2S and Pyrophoric Iron
Hazard communication
MSDS
Physical Hazards
Noise
Temperature
Illumination
Vibration
Washing and Changing Facilities
Contaminated Areas and Control

Atmosphere Testing –
Oxygen Levels
Flammable Levels
Toxic contents
Frequency of Testing
Testing Techniques
Emptying the Confined space
Slops, Flare, Product recovery, Environmental concerns
Pipeline Opening
Cleaning of Confined spaces prior to entry
What is the internal structure of the confined space – Packing, Trays, and Baffles?
Is there an Internal Lining?
What substances did the confined space contain?
Personnel Training and Duties
Authorized Supervisor
Authorized Entrant
Authorized Attendant
Rescue Arrangements
Gas freeing of Tanks, Vessels
Use and hazards of Steam
Use and hazards of Water
Use and hazards of inert gas
Use of chemicals
· Isolation
Positive Isolation
Lockout Tag Out
Maintaining Isolation

PPE Requirements
Entry with Breathing Apparatus / Entry without Breathing Apparatus
Types of RPE
Air Quality for RPE
Ventilation
Entry into fired Equipment. Isolation.
Entry into Tanks
Floating Roof
Fixed Roof Single top manway
Fixed Roof Twin top manways
Lighting

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