confined space permit toolbox talk

Confined space entry permit toolbox talk.

A confined space entry permit is a permit required before you work in a permit required confined space. Not all confined space is permit required. It is a tool to control the work and ensure that all the available hazards are under control before the commencement of the work.

A responsible person must issue such a permit to a competent worker before the work, and all necessary control measures are in place.

Standard confined space entry permit requirements

• Name of the space to be entered for the work.
• Purpose of the entry.
• Authorised entrants’ names.
• Authorised dates and duration.
• The means of identifying the entrants when they are in a confined space.
• Name of the attendants that will be on the watch for the entrants.
• Name of the supervisor in charge of the work.
• Hazards inherent in the confined space
• Control measures for the hazards
• Acceptable entry conditions.
• Results of various tests carried out with the dates and time.
• Rescue and emergency contact.
• Communication procedures.
• Equipment for the activity, such as PPE, testing equipment, and Alarm system.
• Other necessary information. 

Additional things to note for in confined space entry permit

• The permit is for a confined space with the potential for a hazardous atmosphere.
• The permit is for a confined space with material that can engulf a worker.
• The permit is issued when the walls of the space can entrap an entrant when measures are not in place or presence of a physical hazard.
• Make sure you undergo training before you enter a confined space.
• Ensure there is a permit before the commencement of your work.
• Be knowledgeable about the confined space entry procedure before you embark on it.
• Provide Full protection equipment, ventilation and other necessary equipment as seen by the permit. 
• Do not access the confined space as a lone worker. So dangerous to be a lone worker at the site.
• Make sure there is an adequate rescue plan in place for all entrants. 

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Onyekachi Emmanuel

Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional, a business person, and an entrepreneur. He is very passionate about health and safety, Business and Entrepreneurship.