Workers must enter fuel and cargo tanks to survey and clean them before
scrapping is started. Potential hazards include fires and explosions, falls, and hazardous atmospheres.
The existence of these hazards makes it important that a
Shipyard Competent Person (SCP) evaluate all spaces workers must enter to ensure safe entry and to maintain
safe conditions during work. Adjacent spaces may require further evaluation because they can
be impacted by work being performed in spaces next to them. [1915 Subpart B: 1915.11,
1915.12,
1915.13,
1915.14,
1915.15,
1915.16,
Appendix A and
Appendix
B]
When work will take place in confined or enclosed spaces, the following operations
will be conducted:
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Pre-entry
(Planning)
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Initial Entry Testing
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Working in Confined or Enclosed Spaces
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Figure 1: Enclosed space in shipbreaking operation.
Click on an area
for more specific information.
| Adjacent Space |
| Enclosed Space |
Confined Space |
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