534-Permit To Work / 748
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BOS-PRD-03.900902
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Check that all equipment, including a stretcher, is available and correct and that the SCBA set(s)
and/or any other emergency rescue breathing equipment is fully operational;
x
Ensure that first aid kits are available on scene;
x
The person being rescued may also need breathing apparatus assistance. Where it may not be
practical to provide a SCBA unit for this purpose, an EEBD (Emergency Escape Breathing Device or
Breathing Hood)
shall
provide a manageable substitute;
x
Confirm understanding of an agreed communication method;
x
When it is ascertained that all safety measures are in place, the rescue team
should
enter the
enclosed space complete with the rescue equipment and stretcher (as applicable) and recover the
casualty;
x
Once the casualty is removed from the enclosed space, make an initial examination of the casualty
and apply first aid as necessary;
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(OIM)
shall
be informed at the earliest opportunity with regard to the situation;
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If necessary, implement procedures to transfer the casualty to an installation or ashore for further
professional medical treatment;
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A record of the situation
shall
be kept in the vessel’s Logbooks as applicable;
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All stages of a simulated enclosed space emergency rescue
shall
be practised during drills. This
includes actual entry with all pre-task safety checks, equipment and personnel suitability completed.
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A PTW is required for all hot works wherever the location
(PTW # 1, BOS-FRM-03.0018)
.
The applicable Hot Work documentation identifies the safety measures necessary for any job that is
classified as “hot work” involving sparks, heat, or open flames.
Hot work is defined as:
x
Welding;
x
Grinding with abrasive wheels and brushes (outside workshops);
x
Burning using oxygen and acetylene torches;
x
Burning using carbon rods.
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Fuel/Diesel tanks
shall
have all residue removed and be properly washed out to remove the likelihood of gas
pockets prior to performing any hot-work:
x
Ignition can be caused by heat, sparks and droplets of molten metal, by heat conduction, the
accumulation of heat and by ignition of flammable gas. Burn injuries are also a potential risk of hot
work;
x
All relevant authorisations are given and applicable personnel properly informed before
commencing;
x
Stop all bunkering, fuel transfer, or handling of any inflammable materials in the vicinity;
x
Check that all hot work equipment is in good condition and that flashback arrestors are fitted in
place;
x
Carefully check for possible defects (proper voltage, condition of valves, gauges torches, hoses and
all related equipment);
x
Remove, protect or cover with fireproof material any combustible or flammable material or equipment
located in the immediate vicinity and in all adjacent and nearby compartments;
x
Clear any flammable or combustible material from the pathway of any duct being worked upon;
x
Ensure adequate ventilation and sufficient lighting is present and maintained throughout the task;
x
If work is to be carried out on a storage or drainage tank, be sure that the tank is empty, gas free if
applicable and that the tank remains shut during the work;
x
Always determine the risk of explosion in enclosed or confined spaces (% LEL);
x
Check that fire alarm systems in the area are functioning and that there is sufficient fire fighting
equipment readily available, including a water source ready to douse or cool;
x
Ensure that any extinguishers are suited to the type of materials surrounding the work site and the
type of hot work equipment;
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS QHSES Coordinator. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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