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TRAINING ON CONFINED SPACE
CHENNAI RADHA ENGINEERING WORKS (P)LTD.
MCHP-PPT,ODISHA.
WHAT IS CONFINED SPACE
Work place which is of the following nature , shall
be considered space : -

Which is large enough and so configured that an

employee can enter bodily and perform work .
Which is limited or restricted means of entry or
exit .
Example of Confined Space
 considered as confined space :-

Manhole Trenches
Boliers Tunnels
Furnaces Ducts
Sewers Bins
Silos Pits
Tank Pipes
Hoppers
 Hazards in Confined Space

Oxygen Deficiency
Flammable like – Methane , Hydrogen , Acetylene ,
Propane , Gasoline fumes etc.
Toxic like – Carbon monoxide, Hydrogen Sulphide ,
Welding fumes .
Electricity
Mechanicals Hazards like – Mixers , Crushers etc.
Confined Space Entry Procedure

Isolate the confined space from all hazards

Ventilate the space
Conduct a Tool Box meet
Fill entry permit form
Test the atmosphere
Enter the space and proceed with work
Close the permit when job is completed
Confined Space Entry
Requirement
Isolate the confined space from all hazards :-

Close valves – Double block , Blank Flange

Empty the space – De-pressurize the , vent. , Drain

Lock out / Tag out Equipments – Electrical sources ,

rotating / Hazardous materials .

Clean residues from the confined space .

Ventilate the space

Use fan or air movers to ventilate the confined
space . Make sure that the air supply is not
contaminated .
If welding / Gas cutting shall be carried out in side
the confined space , ventilate at the space.
Use air supplied respirators or self contained
breathing apparatus , if mechanical ventilation can
not be provided or it is not effective .
Conduct a Tool Box meet

Make sure that all the Crew members

(Attendants , entrants , entry supervisor , and all
workmen) attend the meeting .

Review hazards of entry and work

Review Requirement of PPE .

Review Procedure for Emergency rescue .

Fill entry permit form

Fill permit Form Completely .

No Entry Shall be allowed without a valid

permit .
Permits are Valid for one days and renew the
permit , if required .
Test the atmosphere
Test the atmosphere using calibrated tester prior to
the human entry inside the confined space

Stop the ventilation at least 15 minutes before the

test to allow time for the confined space atmosphere
to normalize . Records the results of the test on the
permit register .

Check the oxygen content . it should be at least

19.5% and less than 21 % .
Enter the space and proceed with work
Check for in-flammables . it should be less than 10%
of the lower explosive limit of the flammable material
contained in the confined space .
Check the toxic gases .
An attendant shall be posted near the entrance for
the duration of the work . He shall be in constant
communication with the entrants while the job is in
progress .
All entrants shall sign the sign in log when entering
the space and sign out when exiting .
The attendant shall maintain the permit and sign
in log for duration of the work .

Hot work in confined space can cause heat

stress concerns appropriate rest regimes shall be
followed .

Permit shall be posted at the entrance of the

confined space and at a location that is readily
visible by personnel entering the space .
Close the permit when job is completed

Remove all personnel tools and equipments .

Remove the debris and residues .

Sign off the entry register .

Close the confined space .

Close the permit and return permit to Control

room .
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