Confined Space Toolbox Talk Global EHS TBT 005
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Confined Space
Doc. ID: GlobalEHS/TBT/005 Rev.:00
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Definition:
❑Confined space means space which has limited
or restricted means for entry or exit and is not
for continuous occupancy.
❑Confined space includes, but not limited to,
hoppers, pits, manholes, silos, tanks, vessels,
ducts, pipelines, storage equipment, etc.
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Criteria for confined space must meet:
❑ It has limited means of egress.
❑ Enough space to enter.
❑ It is not for continuous human occupancy.
❑ It should be affixed with signage properly for identification.
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Requirement of Confined Space Work Permit:
❑ Presence of identified hazards like, but not limited to, mechanical
hazards, electrical hazards, atmospheric hazards, entrapments hazard,
etc.
❑ Only trained and experienced are allowed to work in confined space.
❑ Proper Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
❑ Safe arrangement for entry, exit and rescue operation in case of
emergency.
❑ Availability of stand by monitor/supervision of work in confined space
who don’t have any other task to assigned except it.
❑ Testing of space for oxygen level, flammable atmosphere, toxic
chemicals, and space is safe from collapse.
❑ Proper understanding of emergency situations, rescue and evacuation
procedures to all team members. Avoid unplanned rescue.
❑ To make availability of proper means of communication.
❑ To check space is empty, cleaned, ventilated and isolated.
❑ Ensure Safe Usage Of PPE.
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Do not attempt to work in confined space:
❑ Before testing for oxygen level, flammable atmosphere, toxic chemicals,
etc.
❑ Without proper training.
❑ Before structure check up to make sure it will not collapse.
❑ Without stand by monitoring and supervision availability.
❑ Before completion of proper hazard identification and risk assessment
along with control measures implementation.
❑ Without appropriate Personal Protective Equipments including self-
contained breathing apparatus.
❑ Before predetermination of safe work method statement.
❑ Without approved confined space work permit from all level as per
standard requirements.
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Immediately exit the confined space:
❑ In case any unsafe condition develops during work.
❑ Any gap in monitoring and supervision availability.
❑ Any disturbance in ventilation.
Thank you.
