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COSWP-Enclosed Space
COSWP-Enclosed Space
Entry in
Enclosed Spaces
Introduction to Enclosed Space
ventilation.
ventilation.
Introduction to Enclosed Space
ventilation.
Introduction to Enclosed Space
ventilation.
Introduction to Enclosed Space
ventilation.
Introduction to Enclosed Space
ventilation.
Introduction to Enclosed Space
ventilation.
Introduction to Enclosed Space
ventilation.
Introduction to Enclosed Space
ventilation.
Introduction to Enclosed Space
on a ship.
Potential Risk and Identification
• Any space on board a ship can pose risks, and if in doubt, it should be treated as
potentially enclosed.
• Enclosed spaces can change over time, and the migration of gases from one
• Fumigants can cause incidents outside of enclosed spaces due to gas migration.
Register and
Precautions
• Ships should maintain a register of
information.
Register and Precautions
• Entrances to unattended enclosed spaces should
health effects.
be used.
in the assessment.
leakage.
skin absorption.
should be depressurized,
dangerous substances.
Preparation for Entry
require precautions.
Preparation for Entry
carbon monoxide.
proven otherwise.
space.
Testing for Oxygen Deficiency, Flammable
Gases, and Toxic Gases
• Oxygen levels should be at least 20% by
the workplace.
space.
Minimum Conditions for Entry into
Enclosed Spaces
• The oxygen content in the space should be at
needed.
Safety Precautions Before Entry
• An agreed and tested system of communication
breaks.
of the conditions.
Procedures and Arrangements During
Entry
• If a personal gas detector gives an alarm,
the space.
the space.
the space.
is from a compressor in a
competent person.
the space.
Maintenance of Equipment
• All breathing apparatus, rescue
calibrated according to
manufacturers' recommendations.
Maintenance of Equipment
• A record of inspections and checks should
two months.
team.
rescue.
Emergency Rescue Arrangements
• Once help has arrived, the situation should be
effect.
equipment.
ships.
situations.