Confined Space Work Guidelines: Thermax Engineering Construction Co. LTD Operational Control Procedure

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Thermax Engineering Construction Co.

Ltd
Document
OHS/OCP/D23
Operational Control Procedure no.
Rev no. 01
Confined Space Work Guidelines Date 20/06/2013
Page 1 of 2

PURPOSE:
To minimize the hazards and the risks associated with the hazards while
working in Confined Space/s.
.
SCOPE: Applicable to Confined Space activity carried out any where under
execution function.

RESPONSIBILTY:
Site in-charge / Site engineer / Safety officer / Vendor Supervisor / Workmen

PROCEDURE:
Ensure -
 Valid permit to work is issued and authorized by the concerned
authorities
 Concerned employee is trained , instructed and demonstrated in the
understanding of knowledge and skill necessary for the safe performance
of duties
 Hazards are discussed in tool box talk
 Concerned employee is familiar with emergency procedure
 Condition is met to work in confined space as per work permit
 Ventilating equipment & 24 volts power source is available to maintain
acceptable entry condition
 Inspection at regular intervals to determine the acceptable conditions are
being maintained while employees working
 Oxygen monitoring is maintained between 19 % to 21% by trained people
 Required ppes are available to all employees
 All portable electrical equipment used inside routed through 30ma
against fault protection
 Minimum two persons are present while working in confined space out of
which one should be present at the entry point to keep watch
 All the employees involved are listed in the permit and pasted outside the
confined space area.
 Comply height work permit system in confined space
 Supervisor has signed off on the work permit indicating that the entry
conditions are acceptable
 Do not clear the fumes and gases with pure oxygen to avoid risk of being
enveloped in fire if there is a source of ignition
 Keep the first aid kit / equipments nearby place of confined space work
 Keep spark proof torches or 24 volts light to use in confined space
 Fire-fighting apparatus to be kept ready
 Audible alarm for summoning help to be kept ready & in hand
Rev. no. Date Changes
0 26/11/10 First Issue
1 20/06/13 Revision 1

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Thermax Engineering Construction Co. Ltd
Document
OHS/OCP/D23
Operational Control Procedure no.
Rev no. 01
Confined Space Work Guidelines Date 20/06/2013
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2 20/06/15 Revision 2
3 20/11/16 Revision 3

Prepared by Approved by
Signature

Designation Safety Co-ordinator Management Appointee


Name Sujit Jog Mangu Achary

 Resuscitation equipment to be kept ready


 Registers indicating persons entering into the confined space shall be
displayed outside / recorded
 Fan or fresh air intake / circulation provided
 If the work is performed, Permit should be cancelled.
 Confined space permit without O2 monitoring shall not be signed.
 Cross check will be done by safety officer for issued confined work
permits.

IN CASE OF DEVIATIONS:
Below are the risks that would arise if there are any deviations from the
stated procedure.
 Follow First Aid Procedures
 Follow Emergency preparedness plan

MITIGATION ACTION IN CASE OF DEVIATION:


Follow First Aid procedures
Follow Emergency preparedness plan

RECORDS:
Training
Confined Space Work permit
Health check-up records

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