Confined Space Work Guidelines: Thermax Engineering Construction Co. LTD Operational Control Procedure
Confined Space Work Guidelines: Thermax Engineering Construction Co. LTD Operational Control Procedure
Confined Space Work Guidelines: Thermax Engineering Construction Co. LTD Operational Control Procedure
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
1
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 2 of 2
2 20/06/15 Revision 2
3 20/11/16 Revision 3
Prepared by Approved by
Signature
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
RECORDS:
Training
Confined Space Work permit
Health check-up records