Module 2: General Working Conditions 2.5 Confined Space Entry Susan Harwood Grant Number SH F-23

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 Describe pre-planning procedures  Define pre-entry objectives  Identify the initial entry testing  Define working in confined or enclosed spaces 3

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 Enclosed space  Limited access  Dangerous  Limited access  Not configured for continuous occupancy 5

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7 Figure 1 Double bottom fuel tanks

8 Figure 2 Engine room control station

9 Figure 3 Evaluating compartment for hazards and hot work

10 Figure 4 Discussing the operations with supervisors

11 Figure 5 Securing pipe through compartment

12 Figure 6 Worker inside cargo tank

13 Figure 7 Responders in protective clothing with monitors on exercise

14 Figure 8 Fire exercise with liquid product

15 Figure 9 Four gas monitor showing the operations

16 Figure 10 Flammable locker fire during exercise

17 Figure 11 Hatch of a confined space area

18 Figure 12 Manifold area of a tanker

19 Figure 13 Engine room and under deck plates the bilge area

20 Figure 14 View of the boiler area and explosion proof lighting

21 Figure 15 Pipes on deck that are blanked off

22 Figure 16 Workers in engine room

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24 Figure 17 Brief by entry supervisor on confined space

25 Figure 18 Vessel in slip being dismantled

26 Figure 19 Testing of compartment prior to entry

27 Figure 20 Making entry to confined space during exercise

28 Figure 21 Signage on tank

29 Figure 22 Practicing medical evacuations

30 Figure 23 View inside confined space during training exercise

31 Figure 24 Supervisors inspecting compartments

32 Figure 25 Door entrance from main deck

33 Figure 26 Cut outs along hull for ventilation

34 Figure 27 Trainer extinguishing gasoline fire with extinguisher

35 Figure 28 Testing for flammability and toxic

36 Figure 29 Tri-pod on main deck ready position

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38 Figure 30 Entry into a freeze compartment on vessel

39 Figure 31 Compartment with fire watch standing by

40 Figure 32 Fumes from hot work

41 Figure 33 Signage along tank warning about confined space

42 Figure 34 Ventilation fan

43 Figure 35 Cut outs along the hull for light and ventilation

44 Figure 36 Ventilation fan

45 Figure 37 Forced air ventilation

46 Figure 38 Workers in their protective equipment

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48 Figure 39 Waste oil tank confined space designation

49 Figure 40 Entrances from main deck to below spaces

50 Figure 41 Engine room space

51 Figure 42 Explosion proof lighting in engine room

52 Figure 43 Hot work on cargo tank

53 Figure 44 Crane in standby status

54 Figure 47 Cargo tank hatch open and pipelines along deck area

55 Figure 45 Compartment with other ships equipment awaiting for disposal

56 Figure 46 Ladder way to the bilge area

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