The document discusses safety procedures for working in enclosed spaces on ships. It defines confined spaces, lists common examples on ships, and describes the dangers they pose such as reduced oxygen, toxic gases, and flooding. It outlines precautions for ventilation and permits before entering enclosed spaces, and principles for ventilation during entry and work. The document also indicates rules and guidelines for enclosed space entry and lists relevant chapters of the COSWP related to cargo operations safety.
The document discusses safety procedures for working in enclosed spaces on ships. It defines confined spaces, lists common examples on ships, and describes the dangers they pose such as reduced oxygen, toxic gases, and flooding. It outlines precautions for ventilation and permits before entering enclosed spaces, and principles for ventilation during entry and work. The document also indicates rules and guidelines for enclosed space entry and lists relevant chapters of the COSWP related to cargo operations safety.
The document discusses safety procedures for working in enclosed spaces on ships. It defines confined spaces, lists common examples on ships, and describes the dangers they pose such as reduced oxygen, toxic gases, and flooding. It outlines precautions for ventilation and permits before entering enclosed spaces, and principles for ventilation during entry and work. The document also indicates rules and guidelines for enclosed space entry and lists relevant chapters of the COSWP related to cargo operations safety.
The document discusses safety procedures for working in enclosed spaces on ships. It defines confined spaces, lists common examples on ships, and describes the dangers they pose such as reduced oxygen, toxic gases, and flooding. It outlines precautions for ventilation and permits before entering enclosed spaces, and principles for ventilation during entry and work. The document also indicates rules and guidelines for enclosed space entry and lists relevant chapters of the COSWP related to cargo operations safety.
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APSTIPRINĀTS
Novikontas Jūras koledžas Padomes sēdē
ar 14.07.2015. prot. Nr. 3-1-1/2015/14
NOVIKONTAS MARITIME COLLEGE
Subject name: Safe Working Practices and International Law
and Regulations Related to Labor 2021
Exercise number: B2.1
Student: Artjoms Goļinskis
Date: 17/07/2022 1. What is a confined space on your vessel? (count them) An enclosed space is a space that is not used for day to day activity and it has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy. Confined spaces on my vessel onboard are cargo holds, cofferdams, water tanks, void spaces, duct keels, fuel tanks, engine crankcases, exhaust and scavenge receivers. 2. What are the dangers from confined spaces? Working in a confined space is dangerous because of the risks from noxious fumes, reduced oxygen levels, or a risk of fire. Other dangers may include flooding/drowning or asphyxiation from some other source such as dust, grain or other contaminant Precautions on ship before entering an enclosed space, and what and how to control before and during work in such spaces. The oxygen content should be 20.9% by volume. A percentage less than that is not acceptable and more time for ventilation should be given in such circumstances. The confined space has to be well ventilated before entering. Enough time should be allowed to establish a ventilation system to ensure that air containing enough oxygen to sustain life is introduced. Ventilation can either be natural or mechanical using blowers. Enough lighting and illumination should be present in the enclosed space before entering A proper permit to work has to be filled out and a checklist to be checked so as to prevent any accident which can endanger life. A confined space should only be entered with an authorised and issued permit and by a trained and competent person. What is the peculiarity of control after unloading various cargo? After unloading, holds having contained these substances shall undergo forced ventilation. After unloading the holds shall be inspected and cleaned if necessary. After each unloading operating the cargo tanks and the cargo piping shall be emptied by means of the stripping system in accordance with the condition laid down in the testing procedure. This provision need not be complied with if the new cargo is the same as the previous cargo
3. Briefly describe the principles of enclosed spaces ventilation before
and during entry. For entry purposes, steady readings of all of the following should be obtained: 1. 21% oxygen by volume by oxygen content meter; 2. not more than 1% of lower flammable limit (LFL) on a suitably sensitive combustible gas indicator, where the preliminary assessment has determined that there is potential for flammable gases or vapours; and 3. not more than 50% of the occupational exposure limit (OEL) of any toxicvapours and gases. If these conditions cannot be met, additional ventilation should be applied to the space and retesting should be conducted after a suitable interval. Where the preliminary assessment has determined that there is potential for the presence of toxic gases and vapours, appropriate testing should be carried out, using fixed or portable gas or vapour detection equipment. The readings obtained by this equipment should be below the occupational exposure limits for the toxic gases or vapours given in accepted national or international standards. PRECAUTIONS DURING ENTRY a) The atmosphere should be tested frequently whilst the space is occupied and persons should be instructed to leave the space should there be a deterioration in the conditions b) Persons entering enclosed spaces should be provided with calibrated and tested multi-gas detectors that monitor the levels of oxygen, carbon monoxide and other gases as appropriate c) Ventilation should continue during the period that the space is occupied and during temporary breaks. Before re-entry after a break, the atmosphere should be re-tested. d) In the event of failure of the ventilation system, any persons in the space should leave immediately. 4. Conduct a formal risk assessment, complete the company form and attach it as Appendix 1 to this exercise. See Appendix 1on the page №6. 5. Indicate the rules (codes, conventions, guidelines) applicable to the entrance to enclosed spaces. A master’s guide to Enclosed Space Entry International maritime organization (IMO) resolution A/1050(27) entering enclosed spaces on board ships. The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted amendments to SOLAS Regulation III/19 which added a new requirement for mandatory enclosed space entry and rescue drills. Fill up an empty form of your company “Enclosed Spaces Permit” and attach it to exercise as annex 2. See Annex 2 on the page №7. 6. Indicate (list) chapters of COSWP related directly to safety during cargo operations. Chapter 27: 27.10 Securing of cargo Chapter 28: 28.1 Stowage of cargo Chapter 31: 31.7 Bulk cargo operations, 31.8 Approaching installation and cargo-handling operations Appendix 1 Annex 2
