AGL 2022 - ToolBox Talks - Working in Confined Spaces

Working in Confined Spaces
Overview This talk will cover: hazards, before entry, work in confined spaces and emergency procedures.
Hazards
1 Oxygen-depleted or enriched environments.
2 Presence of a suffocating, toxic or flammable atmosphere.
3 Actual or potentially hostile environment (inside plant).
4 Biological hazards, Weil’s disease from rat’s urine.
5 Confined spaces include; cellar, chambers, pits, tanks, manholes, sewers, tunnels and some excavations.
Before entering a confined space
1 Don’t enter a confined space until a risk assessment has been carried out by a competent person.
2 Check for flammable or toxic gases and 02 content.
3 If breathing apparatus is required, don’t enter a confined space until you’re trained to use it. Obey Permits to Work.
4 You must be fit and healthy to enter a confined space.
5 Check communications and monitoring equipment
Working in confined spaces
1 Work will be controlled by a Permit to Work, which will include arrangements for rescue.
2 Wear protective equipment and clothing provided.
3 Only BASEFFA –approved electrical equipment is to be used where flammable gases may be present.
4 Don’t eat, drink, smoke or use a naked flame or allow exhaust fumes in close proximity to point of entry.
5 Wash your hands at the end of each shift.
Emergency Procedures
1 Make sure the recovery winch and apparatus is working.
2 Locate the position of the nearest telephone and understand the emergency procedure.
3 Don’t attempt a rescue without first raising the alarm and wearing breathing apparatus.
4 The first duty of any rescuer is to ensure their own safety.
5 Leave a confined space immediately if told to do so.
Note to supervisor: Now inform your workforce of the company policy regarding working in confined spaces. Show them the Confined Spaces Permit and the procedure for filling it in.

REMEMBER: DON’T ENTER A CONFINED SPACE UNTIL THE RISKS HAVE BEEN ASSESSED

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