Environment, Health and Safety

Air Working Checklist Ref IM:

Name of Project : Location: Date & Time:

Compliant Comments
No. Item Addressed Y N N/A

Is there evidence compressed air workers have had a medical by the Medical Advisor (Doctor) for
1 fitness to work in compressed air?

Is there evidence Compressed air workers undergo 3 monthly medical checks to validate their fitness
2 for hyperbaric work?

Is there evidence compressed air workers have undergone instruction in both hyperbaric working and
3 the systems and procedures to be followed?

Is there evidence that task specific task briefings are given to compressed air workers prior to any
4 compressed air works / air-lock entry?

Is there evidence that during the course of any intervention one operative remains in the security of
5 the personnel lock / pre chamber and maintains contact with the Lock Attendant and PIC at all times?

Is there evidence all personnel decompress and exit prior to compression of subsequent working
6 crews?

Is there evidence the personnel locks are equipped for oxygen decompression and used for
7 personnel access only?

Is there evidence personnel are required to remain on site for the required periods following
decompression including medical lock attendants and compressor attendants, and other required
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maintenance personnel? Note: During this period the personnel can undertake light duties only,
which would include showering and changing.
Is there evidence that following work in compressed air all hyperbaric operatives wear a suitable
badge / label indicating that they are compressed air workers for 24 hours, as required by the BOCW
9
Act1996

10 Is there evidence that interventions are only carried out in one tunnel area of the project at any one
Time? Note: Concurrent interventions will not be allowed.
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Is there evidence of a person responsible for the condition and maintenance of the surface plant
11 including testing and certification of equipment as required.

12 Other comments?