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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
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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 – milk tank • 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 4
Hazard assessment – pump station • 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 8
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 12