The person performing the visual inspection should do at least
the following:
- Determine if ladders or other suitable means are provided to allow safe entry to and exit
from a
space. [1915.72 and
1915.76]
- Determine whether coatings and residues in the space may create
hazardous atmospheres under work conditions.
- Ensure that spaces and adjacent spaces that contain or have contained liquids, gases, or
solids that are toxic, corrosive, or irritating in nature have been visually inspected and
tested before initial entry [1915.12(b)]. Ensure appropriate action has been taken to
make the space safe before entry.
- Ensure that adequate illumination that is appropriate for the present conditions and safe work performance in the
space is provided. [1915.12(b)]
Explosion-proof lights may also be required.
[1915.13(b)(9)]
-
Ensure that alternative illumination is provided in the event of power failure of temporary
lighting. [1915.92(d)]
-
Ensure that good housekeeping conditions are maintained at all times. [1915.91(a)
and (b)]
-
Ensure that pipelines
that could carry hazardous materials into the space while workers are present are
disconnected, blanked off, or otherwise blocked by positive method. [1915.15(a)]
-
Evaluate adjacent spaces or work being carried out in adjacent
spaces to ensure that no hazardous conditions may be created for
personnel working in subject space. [1915.12(a),
(b), and
(c)]
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Figure 2: Standard drop light.
Figure 3: Explosion-proof area lamp.
Figure 4: Explosion-proof drop light.
Figure 5: Marine Chemist verifies that
piping is secured.
Figure 6: Adjacent spaces. |
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