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78 RECOMMENDATIONS
ACTIONS
Technical and Management
The enclosed space should be well in advance and continuously ventilated to ensure a safe
atmosphere. Instruments to check the oxygen level and presence of flammable or toxic gases must
be available depending on conditions.
PPE should be available. As each confined space will present different hazards and degrees of risk to
health and safety, the final provision of PPE should be based on an assessment of risk.
A SWP should be in place, including a checklist for evaluation if the enclosed space is safe to enter, as
well as permits-to-work and permits-to-enter.
Rescuers must be trained in emergency procedures and follow established emergency procedures.
They must use appropriate equipment and techniques (such as lifelines, breathing apparatus, stand
by people). Emergency and evacuation procedures should be agreed upon and understood by all
parties involved in a potential rescue operation. Steps for safe rescue should be included in all
confined space entry procedures. Rescue should be well planned and recorded drills conducted.
Institutional and Capacity Building
The ship’s crew should be made aware of the possible hazards involved when entering an enclosed
space.
3.3.2.6 Permit to Work
Target group: All barges
RECOMMENDATION
Member Countries should ensure that a permit to work (PTW) system is established onboard
vessels for critical operations.
Challenge
To manage hazardous tasks, a Permit to Work system can be used. This is a formal written system used
to control specific types of work such as hot work or work in enclosed spaces and tank inspections.
The Permit to Work includes a number of documents to control hazardous activities such as a work
instruction, maintenance procedure, operational procedure, a checklist and a permit. The Permit to
Work form is designed to lead the operator through an appropriate process in a logical, detailed and
responsible manner. The permit should ensure that all safety concerns are fully addressed.
References
• ISGINTT, Chapter 9; and
• http://www.navis.gr/safety/occupatl/permit.htm.
Technical and Management
The Permit to Work should be prepared for all hazardous tasks or operations onboard and should be
readily available for the assigned responsible crewmember.
The companies should develop their own procedures for managing all aspects of operations and
tasks undertaken. The Permit to Work system can be incorporated in order to manage hazardous
tasks.
Institutional and Capacity Building
PEMSEA offers training on implementing the Code