Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

for

Confined Space

CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION
2. POTENTIAL HAZARDS
3. LOCATION
4. PRE ACTIVITY MEETING / CO-ORDINATION
5. WORK PERMIT
6. SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE
7. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
8. TRAINING
9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
10.

PERIODIC INSPECTION OF PROCEDURES

1. DESCRIPTION
Confined space - a space or work area not designed or intended for
normal human occupancy, having limited means of egress and poor
natural ventilation, and/or any structure, including buildings which
have limited means of egress.
This SOP is provided to assist our worker entering a confined space
where hazards are associated with. However, this is only a guideline
with information pertaining to entering a confined space.
2. POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Drowning, shortage of oxygen and presence of harmful gases can
cause fatality or severe injury
3. LOCATION:
Confined spaces identified at entire IFP site
4. PRE-ACTIVITY MEETINGS/CO-ORDINATION: The contractors and/or the representative designated to supervise the
job will inform the Kewaunee Construction Manager /Site Engineer &
the Site Safety Officer. The person contractor personnel designated to
supervise the job, will have the overall responsibility of all the safety
measures being implemented
5. WORK PERMITS: Contractors should mandatorily take a Confined Space Work Permit signed by the
Construction Manager, Safety Officer after reviewing the site conditions,
safety measures taken and contractor equipments on site.
6. SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE: Contractor will ensure that the following check points are followed as
applicable where the activity is being done:
The confined space drained, gas freed, flushed & all incoming &
outgoing lines rendered safe by all suitable means
The confined space left open for fresh air circulation before entry
(Min 2 hrs before entry after opening the confined space)
The surrounding area checked & barricaded.
The drain, pit, sewer & floor opening/ confined space checked for
presence of toxic & flammable vapors.

 The level of oxygen inside the confined space checked & >
19.5%.
Proper ventilation & lighting available/provided.
The standby person is trained & deputed outside to watch the
activity.
The equipment isolated & LOTO applied.
The proper scaffold / ladder provided & tied at the top.
The 24-volt lamp used for lighting.
The safety harness used & lifeline anchored above the work
level.
The required Personal Protective Equipments (SCBA or supplied
air line hose mask (if necessary), leather/cotton hand gloves,
safety glasses, safety shoes & Safety harness or belt) provided.
The employees working in confined space are trained & training
records are given to EHS before the start of work.
The SOPs & Training records will always be available at the work
place.
7. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PPE will be provided based on the hazard assessment. However the
following
PPEs will be used for carrying out work
in confined space: SCBA or supplied air line hose mask (if necessary),
leather/cotton hand gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes & Safety
harness or belt
8. TRAINING: The operators are trained in the process as well as the High risks
involved. They are trained on the High-risk activity procedures.
9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE:

In case of any emergency contractor will immediately inform the

Site Construction Manager or if he in unavailable, the Site Safety
Officer.
Based on the emergency situation, further necessary action to be
taken keeping the Kewaunee site management in loop.

10. PERIODIC INSPECTION OF PROCEDURES: The work instructions and safety procedures are reviewed annually.

ATTENDANCE OF TRAINING PROGRAM

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