M1: OVERVIEW OF

LEGISLATION
RELATED TO
CONFINED SPACE
AUTHORISED GAS TESTER
AND ENTRY SUPERVISOR
FOR CONFINED SPACE
(REFRESHER)

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describe legislations related to confined

space

describe the elements of confined space

program as per Industry Code of Practices for
Safe Working in a Confined Space 2010

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CONTENTS

Factories and Machinery Act 1967

• Section 11, 22 & 24

• SHW Regulation 13 & 25

Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994

• Section 15, 17, 18, 24, 32, 37 & 38

• USECHH Regulation 2000

Industry Code of Practice for Safe Working In a

Confined Space 2010

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FMA 1967

Sect. 11

SHW
Reg. 25 Sect. 22

FMA

SHW Sect. 24
Reg. 13(2) SHW
Reg. 13(1)

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (SAFETY, HEALTH
AND WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1970

 Regulation 13: CONFINED SPACES

State the minimum size of manhole for

confined space

Discuss the different and similarity of

the confined space definition as
compared to ICOP CS 2010

Elaborate the safety steps which was

highlighted in Regulation 13(2)

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FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (SAFETY, HEALTH
AND WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1970

 Regulation 25: VENTILATION

EXPLAIN STATE the

what is Air minimum
Change ACH as per
per Hour stated in
(ACH)? the
regulation?

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FMA 1967

 DISCUSS in a group the followings:

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OSHA 1994
Sect.
15
USECHH Sect.
Reg. 17

Sect. Sect.
38 18

Sect. Sect.
37 24
Sect.
32

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OSHA 1994
SECTION 15(2)

 Discussthe statement as stated below with

regards to confined space operation:
the provision and maintenance of safe plant and safe system of work

the making of arrangements for ensuring… in connection with the use or

operation, handling, storage and transport of plant and substances

provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision

provision and maintenance of the means of access to and egress from it

the provision and maintenance of a working environment… and

adequate as regards facilities for their welfare at work
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OSHA 1994
SECTION 24 (1)

 Discuss the statement as stated below with

regards to confined space operation:
To take reasonable care for the safety and health of himself and of
other persons who may be affected by his acts or omissions at work;

To co-operate with his employer or any other person in the discharge of

any duty or requirement imposed on the employer or that other person

To wear or use at all times any protective equipment or clothing

provided by the employer for the purpose of preventing risks to his
safety and health

To comply with any instruction or measure on OSH instituted by his

employer or any other person

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OSHA 1994
Sec 17
 DISCUSS: Sec 18

Sec 32

Sec 37

USECHH Sec 38
Reg

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ICOP 2010

 Produced and
enforced by
Department of
Occupational Safety
and Health (DOSH)

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ICOP CS 2010
CONTENTS
PART I: Introduction

PART II: Confined Space Entry Programme

PART III: Detail Requirements

• Permit to work
• Isolation requirements
• Hazardous Atmosphere
• Rescue and Emergency Services
• Health Requirement
• Training
• Additional Precautions
• Record Keeping

PART IV: Duties of Responsible Persons

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ICOP CS 2010
HIGHLIGHTS

Applied to all persons who manage and enter a confined

space

Does not apply to underground mining or to work in space

other than normal atmospheric pressure

A person whose upper body and/ or head is/ are within a

confined space is considered to have entered the confined
space

Employees who are involved in entry into confined spaces,

serve as stand-by persons, or issue permits must undergo
training of confined space safety program approved by DOSH

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ICOP CS 2010
DEFINITION

Confined Space

Hazardous Atmosphere

Personnel involved (Duties of AE, SP, AGT, ES, PI and FW)

Contaminant

Permissible Exposure Limit

Inert Atmosphere

Acceptable Entry Condition

Rescue Services

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WHY PTW IS NEEDED?
The severity of the risks
• Fatality, major injury, minor injury, first aid

Unusual risks are present

• Outside the normal knowledge and experience of
those carrying out the work
Complex isolations are necessary
• power sources, services or supplies

Special precautions are required

• Atmospheric testing, specialist equipment

Unfamiliarity of personnel
• Contractors

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CONTENT OF PTW?
 Type and location of confined space
 Purpose of entry
 Date and duration of entry permit
 Name of authorized entrants
 Name of Entry Supervisor authorizing the entry
 List of hazards (and types)
 Isolation procedures
 Acceptable entry conditions.
 Results of gas testing and name of AGT
 Communication procedures
 Equipment: PPE, testing equipment, emergency alarm,
rescue equipment and work tools to be prepared
 Any additional permit, any other information

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EXAMPLE OF PTW

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PTW GUIDES
The duration shall be stated and sufficient to
complete the work not exceeding EIGHT (8) hours.

The PTW may be extended by ES only once for a

maximum of FOUR (4) hours, provided all the terms
and conditions remain the same.
The ES shall CANCEL the permit if and when a
condition that is not allowed under the permit arises
in or near the CS.
The permit shall be CLOSED by the ES after the
completion of the work or after maximum of 12
hours.

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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
PROGRAMME – DISCUSSION
Hazard Employee
Equipment
Identification Training

Means of
Risk
Sign-posting Communicati Conclusion
Assessment
on

External Coordination
Risk Control Permit System Hazard of Entry
Protection Operation

Monitoring of
Information
Stand-by Multiple Identification
to
Person Confined of the duties
Contractors
Space

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 PROCEDURE OF ENTRY
PTW On-site Continuous Withdrawal

BEFORE ENTRY – OPERATION

AFTER ENTRY
DURING ENTRY
BEFORE ENTRY – ADMIN

Application Preparation Ventilation

Housekeeping
Entry Log
Risk Isolation Debriefing
Assessment Continuous
Initial Cleaning Monitoring PTW Closure
Training Status Initial Communication Record
Health Status Ventilation Keeping
Emergency Gas Testing
Response Plan Verification
Work PTW
Coordination Authorisation
Briefing

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR
HOTWORK ACTIVITIES
 General
 Permits
 Fire Prevention
 Fire Watch – Please Discuss
 Non-Combustible Blanket
 Fire Extinguisher
 Initial Cleaning
 Gas Detection
 Control Of Fumes
 Ventilation

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THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
PARTICIPATION
CONFINED SPACE SAFETY
PROGRAM

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