Contents
1. Definitions
1.1 Confined Space
1.2 Competent person
1.3 Responsible person
1.4 Marine Chemist
2. General Hazards
3. Confined space – Safe entry policy
3.1 General
3.2 Entering confined spaces adjacent to loaded tanks
3.3 Entering confined spaces adjacent to inerted tanks
4. Confined space - Safe entry procedure
4.1 General
4.2 Entering confined spaces adjacent to loaded tanks on double hull tankers – additional
requirements
5. Permit-to-work and permit-to-enter
6. Testing of the atmosphere
6.1 General
6.2 Testing for oxygen
6.3 Testing for flammable atmosphere
6.4 Testing for toxic atmospheres
6.5 Testing instruments
7. Preparation for Entering Confined Spaces
7.1 Ventilation
7.2 Isolation of Space
7.3 Standby / rescue
8. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
ANNEX
Guidelines for safe entry of Confined Spaces