confined space hazards awareness

Prepared by Zarul Hairee & Ila Dila Printis

Confined Space Hazards Awarenessin FargeАгд . Inc


Content• Self-introduction• Objective.• What is Confined space?• Picture

- Picture example of confined space

- Confined Space trainning• Regulation• Fatality Statistic• Dangers of Confined Space• Type of Confined Space Hazards• Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedures• Entry Permits• PPE & Equipment (Equip.t)

- PPE & Equipment (Equip.t) Picture• Sign/Signage

• Sign/Signage Picture• Summary


Self-Introduction

• Name : Ila dila Printis, Zarul Hairee, Aqmal Hasif, Natasha and Zarifie.

• Team Role : Ila as a Team leader, Zarul as a power point report, Aqmal as Picture Provider and information, Natasha and Zarifie as base Text report.


ObjectiveThe objectives of the Confined Space Awareness (CSA) program at

FargeАгд include :

• To comply the OSHA 1994 regulations regarding confined spaces.

• To assess the feasibility of reducing the total number of confined spaces.

• To identify, evaluate, and eliminate potential hazards within the confined spaces prior to entry or within.

• To train employees who may work in confined spaces on proper procedures and entry techniques.


What..

is confined space? Confined space Is a place large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit; and Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy

OR

confined space is a place which is substantially enclosed (though not always entirely), and where serious injury can occur from hazardous substances or conditions within the space or nearby (e.g. lack of oxygen).


Picture example of confined space

Confined Space Training Picture



Regulations

• Following The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 must work at always in aware of surrounding

• While working in a confined space, worker must always wear proper PPE under Act of FMA 139 which is proper Gear such as respirators, protective apparel, etc.


Fatality Statistics

• Studies reveal that every year approximately 67 preventable deaths occur in confined spaces

• As many as 60% of the deaths to occur would be rescuers*

• Research reveals interesting facts regarding the causes of deaths in confined spaces– 65% hazardous atmospheres *– 13% engulfment– 7% struck by falling objects– 6% heat stress/exposure– 4% others

* related Background : Fukushima Disaster


Dangers of Confined Spaces

• Oxidation– Rusting of metals– Rotting or decomposing organic materials

• Mechanical Operations– Welding– Painting– Cleaning– Scraping or sandblasting– Missing/stirring operations– Recharging of batteries

• Inerting Activities– Carbon dioxide (CO2)– Helium (HE)– Nitrogen (N2)


Dangers of Confined Spaces

• Oxygen deficiency• By-products of previously stored materials

– Storage tanks retain residue– Product is absorbed into tank walls

• Accidental leaks or spills– Leaks of substances give off vapors or cause reactions– Slip, trip or fall hazard

• Chemical Reactions– Accidental mixing of chemicals – Drying paint– Multiple use tanks


Types of Confined Space Hazards

• Confined space hazards are basically grouped into six groups– Atmospheric hazards– Physical hazards– Engulfment hazards– Corrosive hazards– Biological hazards– Other hazards


Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedures

• Procedures performed to isolate any potential energy source to the Confined space– Electricity– Hydraulic– Steam– Drive mechanisms– Pneumatic– Gravity flow of product

• Must be Performed by an authorized employee*• Printed tags and locks are used to warn other employees of

isolated energy source


• Examples of lock-out/tag-out*–Electrical switches locked-out–Hydraulic lines blocked and bled–Steam line blind flanged–Drive mechanisms disconnected–Drive belts removed–Liquid valves locked-out–Overhead dumps locked-out


Lifting, Lowering and Fall Restraint Equipment

– Mechanical advantage systems• Hand cranked mechanical winches with cable• Rope and pulley systems

– Fall restraint systems• Inertia or centrifugal systems

a) Maximum 2’ drop allowed

• Cam systemsa) Gibbs ascenderb) Rescue ascenders


Tripod System Picture


Entry Permits

• Prior to entry to entry supervisor must– Approve the permit *

• Upon completion of entry– Permit must be signed and cancelled by the entry

supervisor *– Permit must be filed and retained at least one (1) year *


Typical Permit Required Confined Spaces

• Storage tanks• Pump wet wells• Degreasers• Digesters• Sewers• Person holes• Tunnels• Underground vaults• Boilers

•Silos•Vessels•Grain elevators•Mixers•Open topped water tanks•Water towers•Enclosures with bottom access•Rail car tanks


PPE & Equipment (Equip.t)

• Following FMA 139 BOWEC regulation, worker must use proper equipment and PPE.

• Equipment or PPE must also be maintain or approve by a competent person.


Example of PPE and Equip.t


Sign/Signage

Sign or Signage is an a indicator or pleminary warning to people about incoming hazard or before. Such as “No Entry”, “DANGER”, etc


Summary


Thank You

…and remember to follow and do work accordingly or you will be like this guy!

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