Confined spaces Confined spaces inventory
The Inventory Description of the confined space Location Openings (location, size, shape) Contents of the space Hazards Equipment in the space Function or use of the space Any confined spaces nearby External surroundings Security Entry required (yes / no) 2
Hazard assessment 3
Hazard assessment – milk tank 4 Hazards Cleaning and disinfecting chemicals can produce toxic gases Mechanical equipment in the tanks, such as agitators Hazardous situations Cleaning tank surfaces Maintenance or replacement of agitator parts Repairing or cleaning pipe fittings
Inventory– milk tank 5
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Hazard assessment – pump station 8 Hazards Toxic gases: hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, carbon dioxide Explosive gases (methane) Bacteria Low oxygen Mechanical equipment (agitators and pumps) Drowning Main hazardous situations Cleaning pumps and other equipment Unblocking inflow and outflow piping Equipment repair
Inventory – pump station 9
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12 Hazard assessment – manure pond Hazards Toxic gases: hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, carbon dioxide Explosive gases: methane Bacteria Low oxygen Mechanical equipment – agitators and pumps Drowning Main hazardous situations Agitation during pumping Cleaning and maintenance of equipment Unblocking pumping systems
13 Inventory – manure pond
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