Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks and Related Wastes - Code ...

APPENDIX 8
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT (Delete Part 1. or Part 2.)
For both parts, ensure that documented official emergency procedures and equipment are in place before work commences.
Part 1. Confined space not being gas freed.
The confined space may contain toxic and/or flammable vapours and/or insufficient oxygen to support life.
The space may only be entered providing compressed airline breathing apparatus is used and the Department of Labour has
been notified.
A lifeline and hamess must be wom by each person working inside the space.
Each person shall have an attendant holding the free end of the lifeline.
Attendant must observe the person working inside at all times and in the event of something going wrong the first action must be
to raise the alarm.
The attendant must be in immediate audible contact with backup assistance.
Additional precautions: (To be filled in by the person issuing permit)
Has confined space contained leaded product?
If YES, full Octel Precautions are required.
YES/NO
Has the tank been fitted with a nitrogen blanket?
Part 2. Confined space gas freed for entry.
YES/NO If YES, all connections must be removed.
The confined space was personally inspected and tested by me and the space is free of all flammable vapours and contain
not less than 20% and not more than 21% of oxygen by volume.
Time Date Signature Time Date Signature
hours ___ / ___ / ___ hours ___ / ___ / ___
hours ___ / ___ / ___ hours ___ / ___ / ___
hours ___ / ___ / ___ hours ___ / ___ / ___
ENTRY INTO VESSEL/CONFINED SPACE/VEHICLE/TANK
24. The vessel must remain positively isolated from all line connections by removing lengths of connecting pipework or by installing
line blanks.
25. Approved airline breathing apparatus must be used. All users must be able to demonstrate competence in use.
26. (a) Lifeline and harness must be worn by each man working inside each vessel/confined space with an attendant holding the
free end of the line. Attendant must observe the man working inside at all times and must be in a position to haul the man
out.
(b) Where this is not practical, an attendant with SCBA must be ready to enter the tank for rescue purposes after first raising
the alarm.
27. Electrical power to vessel stirrer must be isolated and locked-out. Before entry into vessel, isolation must be confirmed by
pressing local start button.
28. Oxygen level monitored continuously by an approved monitoring device.
29. Gas cylinders must not be taken into confined space. Torches must be removed during breaks and end of each working period.
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