This inspection should evaluate that at
least the following actions have occurred:
- Provide ladders or other suitable means 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 any 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]. Ensure appropriate action has been taken to
make the space safe before entry.
-
Maintain good housekeeping conditions at all times.
[1915.91]
- Guarding of Deck Openings and Edges
- Guard deck openings and edges inside the spaces, as well as on the
weather deck,
must be guarded. [1915.73(b)]
- Guard flush manholes and other small openings
immediately after opening. [1915.73(b)]
- Provide fall protection during the installation of guards on large openings and deck
edges in accordance with 1915.159.
- Guard the openings when floor plates or gratings in bilges are
removed. [1915.73(f)]
-
Provide adequate illumination appropriate for present conditions and safe work performance in the
space. [1915.12(b)
and 1915.92(a)]
Explosion-proof lights may also be required.
[1915.13(b)(9)]
(See Figure 1, 2, and 3.)
-
Provide alternative illumination in the event of power failure of temporary
lighting. [1915.92(d)]
-
Disconnect, blank off, or otherwise block by positive method pipelines
that could carry hazardous materials into the space while workers are present. [1915.15(a)]
(See Figure 4.)
-
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)]
(See Figure 5.)
|
Figure 1: Standard drop light.
Figure 2: Explosion-proof area lamp.
Figure 3: Explosion-proof drop light.
Figure 4: Marine Chemist verifies that
piping is secured.
Fig 5: Adjacent Spaces. |
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