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TableofContents
1. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................................5
1.1. JOBDESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................... ....................5
1.2. SUBCONTRACTORDETAILS............................................................................................................................... .......5
1.3. DRAWINGNUMBERS............................................................................................................................... ...............6
1.4. PROGRAMMETASKIDNUMBER............................................................................................................................... .6
1.5. JOBLOCATION............................................................................................................................... ........................6
1.6. COMMENCEMENTANDCOMPLETIONDATES...............................................................................................................7
1.7. SCOPEOFWORKS............................................................................................................................... ...................7
1.8. FREQUENCYOFINSPECTION............................................................................................................................... .......8
1.9. STANDARDSANDCODES............................................................................................................................... ...........8
2. RESPONSIBILITY&SUPERVISION......................................................................................................................9
3. PLANT,EQUIPMENTANDLABOUR.................................................................................................................10
4. STAFFINVOLVED...........................................................................................................................................11
5. SEQUENCEOFWORKS...................................................................................................................................12
5.1. PREINSPECTIONACTIVITIES............................................................................................................................... ....12
5.1.1. SiteVisit............................................................................................................................... ...................12
5.1.2. PressureVesselDocumentation.............................................................................................................12
5.1.3. ScaffoldingInstallation...........................................................................................................................12
5.2. SAGGARTBOHERBOYWPSSURGEVESSELINSPECTION...............................................................................................13
5.2.1. VesselIsolation,LockOut&TagOut.....................................................................................................13
5.2.2. VesselDeEnergisation&DrainDown....................................................................................................13
5.2.3. ExternalInspection............................................................................................................................... ..14
5.2.4. ManwayOpeningandRemoval.............................................................................................................14
5.2.5. InternalInspection............................................................................................................................... ...14
5.2.6. NonDestructiveTesting.........................................................................................................................15
5.2.7. SafetyValveandPressureGaugeTesting..............................................................................................15
5.2.8. VesselDisinfection............................................................................................................................... ...15
5.2.9. VesselSealingandRecommissioning.....................................................................................................15
5.3. NEWCASTLEDPSSURGEVESSELINSPECTION............................................................................................................15
5.3.1. VesselIsolation,LockOut&TagOut.....................................................................................................16
5.3.2. VesselDeEnergisation&DrainDown....................................................................................................16
5.3.1. ExternalInspection............................................................................................................................... ..16
5.3.2. ManwayOpeningandInternalWashDown..........................................................................................17
5.3.3. InternalInspection............................................................................................................................... ...17
5.3.4. NonDestructiveTesting.........................................................................................................................18
5.3.5. SafetyValveandPressureGaugeTesting..............................................................................................18
5.3.6. VesselSealingandRecommissioning.....................................................................................................18
5.4. AIRCOMPRESSORMAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................18
6. QUALITYCONTROLS......................................................................................................................................19
7. ENVIRONMENTALIMPACTS...........................................................................................................................20
7.1. SAGGARTBOHERBOY............................................................................................................................... .............20
7.2. NEWCASTLE............................................................................................................................... .........................20
8. SAFETYCONTROLS.........................................................................................................................................21
8.1. AUTHORISATIONANDPERMITS............................................................................................................................... 22
8.2. HAZARDIDENTIFICATION/REQUIREDCONTROLS&PPEREQUIREMENTS.........................................................................22
8.3. ACCESSANDEGRESSPOINTS............................................................................................................................... ...22
8.3.1. SaggartBoherboy............................................................................................................................... ....22
8.3.2. Newcastle............................................................................................................................... ................23
9. INTERFACE....................................................................................................................................................24
9.1. PUBLIC............................................................................................................................... ................................24
9.2. CONTRACTOR............................................................................................................................... .......................24
9.3. SOUTHDUBLINCOUNTYCOUNCILREPRESENTATIVES..................................................................................................24
10. EMERGENCYPROCEDURES........................................................................................................................25
11. BRIEFINGARRANGEMENTS........................................................................................................................26
APPENDIXASITELOCATIONMAPANDGENERALARRANGEMENTDRAWINGS.....................................................27
APPENDIXBPROGRAMME..................................................................................................................................28
APPENDIXCVESSELOEMISOLATION&ACCESSPROCEDURE................................................................................29
APPENDIXDSAGGARTANDNEWCASTLESURGEVESSELSP&IDS..........................................................................30
APPENDIXEVESSELDRAINDOWNLOCATIONSSKETCH........................................................................................31
APPENDIXFSDCCCONFINEDSPACEPROCEDURE.................................................................................................32
APPENDIXGCOMPRESSORSERVICINGMETHODSTATEMENT..............................................................................33
APPENDIXHSAFEPLANOFACTIONTEMPLATE....................................................................................................34
APPENDIXICOFFEYGROUPCONFINEDSPACEENTRYPERMIT...........................................................................35
APPENDIXJRISKASSESSMENT.............................................................................................................................36
APPENDIXKEMERGENCYCONTACTNUMBERS....................................................................................................37
APPENDIXLMETHODSTATEMENTSUMMARY.....................................................................................................38
1. Introduction
1.1. JobDescription
This method statement has been prepared by Coffey Water Ltd. (CWL) to outline the steps required to
performinspectionsontwoSouthDublinCountyCouncil(SDCC)pressurevessels.Theinspectionsarebeing
carried out to satisfy the statutory inspection requirement for these types of vessels. The two pressure
vesselsarelocatedatthefollowingsites:
1. PressureVessel1SaggartBoherboyWaterPumpingStation(WPS),Saggart,Co.Dublin.
2. PressureVessel2NewcastleDrainagePumpStation(DPS),Newcastle,Co.Dublin.
SeeFigure11,Figure12belowandthedrawings&photosinAppendixAfordetailsofthesiteandvessel
locations.
ThisMethodStatementwilloutlinetheproceduresforeachstageoftheinspectionprocessaswellasthe
ancillaryrequirementsforscaffoldingandconfinedspaceworks.
1.2. SubContractorDetails
1.3. DrawingNumbers
Thefollowingdrawingswillbereferredtothroughoutthisdocument:
DrawingNumber Description
1. 2253M3/F SaggartReservoirPumpingStationHighLevelPlan
2. 2253P12/E SaggartReservoirP&ID
3. 2253G1/0 SaggartBoherboySurgeVesselGA
4. 20130108 NewcastleDrainagePumpingStationAsBuiltPlan
5. 2204P1/E NewcastleDrainagePumpingStationP&ID
1.4. ProgrammeTaskIDnumber
TheprogramtaskIDnumberisT115.
1.5. JobLocation
ThejobwillbecarriedoutontwoseparatesitesinSouthCountyDublinasfollows:
1. SaggartBoherboyWaterPumpStation(WPS)SaggartReservoir,Saggart,Co.DublinseeFigure
11.
2. NewcastleDrainagePumpStation(DPS)GrantsView,Newcastle,Co.DublinseeFigure12.
Figure11:SaggartReservoirandWaterPumpingStation
Figure12:NewcastleDrainagePumpingStation
1.6. CommencementandCompletionDates
WorkisscheduledtobecompletedFebruary2017.
1.7. ScopeofWorks
ThescopeofworksrequirestheinspectionoftwosurgevesselsatwoseparateSDCCsites.Thefirstvessel
isa17m3vesselinstalledonapotablewatertransferpumpstationatSaggartReservoirandtheotherisa
6m3vesselinstalledonawastewatertransferpumpstationatNewcastleDPS.
TheinspectionworksarebeingcarriedouttosatisfytherequirementsoftheSafety,HealthandWelfareat
Work(GeneralApplicationAmendment)Regulations2012forstatutorypressurevesselinspections.
Theinspectionworkswillrequirethefollowingsteps:
x Mobilisationtositeincludingaccessandinductions;
x Ancillaryequipmentlockout/tagout;
x Vesselisolation,deenergisationanddraindown;
x SDCCtoconfirmtankandassociatedequipmentisisolatedandlockedout.
x SDCCtoconfirmthereisnopressureinthevessel.
x SDCCtoconfirmitissafetoremovetheaccesshatchtothetank
x Manwayopeningandvesselwashdown(whererequired);
x Internalvisualinspectionofthevessel;
x UltrasonicNonDestructiveTestingtocheckthevesselshellthickness;
x Safetyequipmenttesting(safetyvalve&pressuregauge);
x Cleaningandsterilizingofthevessel(whererequired);
x Closingandsealingofthevessel;
x Recommissioningthevesselinc.fillingandpressurisation;and
x Compressorservicing
x Demobilisationfromsite.
Themainpurposeofthepressurevesselinspectionrequirementsistoensurethateachpressurevesselis
safelyoperatedandmaintained.Someofthebenefitsthatresultfromregularlyscheduledpressurevessel
inspectionsarelistedbelow:
x Improvementoffacility,personnel,andpublicsafety;
x Preventionofdamagetotheenvironment;
x Improvementofreliability;
x Reductionofoperationandmaintenancecosts;
x Minimizationofunscheduledoutages;and
x Minimizationofliability.
1.8. FrequencyofInspection
To satisfy the inspection requirements called for by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations
2012forpressurevesselsofthetypesinstalledatSaggartandNewcastle,inspectionandtestingmustbe
carriedoutasfollows:
1. Beforethevesselisfirstplacedinservice;
2. Afteranymajorrepairoralterationtothevessel;and
3. The next inspection must be performed within 26 months, and the interval of subsequent
inspectionsmustnotexceed26monthsthereafter(providingdeteriorationisshowntobelowand
atapredictablerate).
1.9. Standardsandcodes
The engineering inspector may take account any construction standards used for the vessel being
inspected.
x I.S.EN134451:2002:2006UnfiredpressurevesselsPart1:General;
x I.S.EN134452:2002:2006UnfiredpressurevesselsPart2:Materials;
x I.S.EN134453:2002:2006UnfiredpressurevesselsPart3:Design;
x I.S.EN134454:2002:2006UnfiredpressurevesselsPart4:Fabrication;
x I.S.EN134455:2002:2006UnfiredpressurevesselsPart5:InspectionandTesting;and
NonInvasive Inspection (NII) is an assessment regime that may use a combination of nondestructive
testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic, acoustic emission, radiography, dye penetrant, magnetic
particle,electromagnetic,leakingtestingorothersuitablenondestructivetestmethod(dependsontype
andcapacityofthevessel)
x EN 473: 2000 Nondestructive testing Qualification and certification of NDT personnel General
principles;
x EN5711:1997Nondestructivetesting.Penetranttesting.Generalprinciples;
x EN8372:1998PressuregaugesSelectionandinstallationrecommendationsforpressuregauges;
x EN1290:1998Nondestructiveexaminationofwelds.Magneticparticleexaminationofwelds;
x EN1714:1998Nondestructivetestingofweldedjoints.Ultrasonictestingofweldedjoints;
x HSEregulations2012SINO445of201PressureSystemsafetyregulations2000.
The guidelines in the SDCC Confined Space Procedure were considered when drafting this Method
Statement,seeAppendixFforacopyofthisdocument.
2. Responsibility&Supervision
Contracts
Manager
TomLoftus
H&SManager Quality&Env
ProjectManager
NiamhMcNulty Department
MichelFeeney
GaryCoffey
SiteEngineer
EoinBoylan
SiteEmployees
BrianMannion(Mech.)
BernardMcDermott(Elec.)
3. Plant,EquipmentandLabour
All Plant/Equipment to be visually inspected for defects prior to use, and relevant certification and
calibrationdocumentationcheckedforvalidityandusability.
Thefollowingitemsofplantandequipmentwillbeusedintheexecutionoftheworks:
Plant
1no. Airblowerand10mduct
1no. Pressuretestpump
1no. Vacuumtruck
Labour
1no. Siteengineer
2no. Skilledcraftsmen
1no. Apprenticecraftsmen
Equipment
1no. HandheldultrasonicNDTdevice
1no. Personalgasmonitor
1no. Lightingrig
1no. Manwinch
2no. Safetyharness
2lots PPE
4. StaffInvolved
Thefollowingstaffwillbeinvolvedintheworks:
5. SequenceofWorks
OurprogrammeincludedinAppendixB,outlinesthesequenceofconstruction.
5.1. PreInspectionActivities
ThefollowingpreinspectionactivitieswillbecarriedoutforeachofthevesselsatSaggartandNewcastle
5.1.1. SiteVisit
AsitevisitwillbecarriedoutbyCWLforaninitialassessmentofthesurgevesselsinstallation.
Asubsequentsitevisitmayberequiredbythevarioustradestoassessthesiteareabeforemobilisationto
sitefortheworks.CWLwillliaisewithSDCCtoarrangethesitevisitsandtoensurethatsitevisitattendees
areescortedandthecorrectaccessandinductionproceduresarefollowed.
5.1.2. PressureVesselDocumentation
Areviewoftheknownhistoryofthepressurevesselwillbeperformedfromdateofmanufacturetothe
presentday.Thiswillincludeareviewofinformationsuchas:
x Designdetailsincluding;
- Length;
- Diameter;
- Dishedendsshapeandradii;
- Capacity;
- Designpressure;
- Nozzleconnectiontypesandsizes;
- Vesselancillaryequipment(safetyvalves,pressuregauges,sightglassetc.);and
- Internalandexternalcoatingsystem.
x Serviceequipment;
x Operatingconditions;
x Normalcontentsofthevessel;
x Dateoflastinspection;
x Serialnumberandmaterialsofconstruction;
x Codeofconstruction;
x The type of connections used during fabrication of the vessel to determine the proper joint
efficiencytobeusedduringstressanalysisofthepressurevessel;and
x Shellthicknesssurveyrecords.
5.1.3. ScaffoldingInstallation
Scaffoldingwillberequiredateachofthevessellocationsandwillbeinstalledpriortotheinspectionteam
mobilisingtosite.Scaffoldingwillbeinstalledtoprovideaccessto:
x Theupperhalfofeachvesselexternally;
x Thevariousvalvesandappurtenancesmountedontopofthevessels;and
x Theaccessmanwayattheendofeachvessel.
Scaffoldingwillalsobeinstalledinawaythatdoesntprecludeaccesstoanyoftheexteriorsurfacesofthe
vessel.
ScaffoldingwillbeinstalledbyasuitableSOLASCSCScertifiedscaffolder,inaccordancewiththerelevant
legislation and HSA code of practice. The scaffolding used will be fit for purpose, in good condition and
properworkingorder.Thescaffoldingwillbeinspectionaftererectionandbeforeuse.Itisnotexpected
thatthescaffoldingwillbeinplaceinexcessofthe7dayinspectionrequirement.
Thefollowingsectionswilldetailtheinspectionprocedureforthevesselateachlocation.
5.2. SaggartBoherboyWPSSurgeVesselInspection
The SaggartBoherboy surge vessel is installed on a pump station that supplies water to the Kiltalown
reservoir. The pump station operates at night between the hours of 9pm and 6am. The pump station is
offlineduringtherestofthedayandthistimewillbeusedtoconductthesurgevesselinspection.
TheinspectionofthesurgevesselattheSaggartBoherboywaterpumpstationwillbebrokendowninto
thefollowingstages:
1. Vesselisolation,lockoutandtagout;
2. Vesseldeenergisationanddraindown;
3. Manwayopeningandinternalaccess;
4. Externalinspection;
5. InternalInspection;
6. NonDestructiveTesting(NDT);
7. Safetyvalveandpressuregaugetesting;
8. Vesseldisinfection;
9. VesselSealingandRecommissioning
5.2.1. VesselIsolation,LockOut&TagOut
In general, the surge vessel isolation and access procedure should follow the SDCC procedure for vessel
isolationshowninSection7.2inAppendixC.
TheSaggartBoherboyWPSsurgevesselwillbetakenoutofservice,lockedoutandtaggedout.Thiswillbe
theresponsibilityofSDCC.CWLpersonnelwillsightandconfirmthephysicalequipmentisolationsaswell
astheaccompanyingdocumentationbeforeproceedingwithanyworksonthesurgevessel.Thefollowing
itemsofplantandequipmentwillbelockedoutofservicetoallowtheinspectiontotakeplace:
1. Pumpsdischargingintothepressuremainthatthesurgevesselisconnectedto;
2. 300mmwaterinlet/outletisolationvalveunderneaththevessel;
3. Aircompressorfeedingthesurgevessel;and
4. Compressedairlineisolationvalveatopthesurgevessel;
SeeAppendixDforamarkedupcopyofthesystemP&IDshowingthe3pointsofisolation.
5.2.2. VesselDeEnergisation&DrainDown
OncethevesselisolationisconfirmedbyCWLstaffthenthedeenergisationanddraindownprocedurewill
begin.
Thevesselwillbedeenergisedbyventingtheresidualcompressedairthroughthemanualventvalveon
topofthesurgevessel.Oncetheinternalpressurehasbeenequalisedwiththeatmospherethenthedrain
downofthevesselcantakeplace.A3inchdrainhosewillbeattachedtothedrainvalveonthebaseofthe
vessel and run to the nearest foul sewer approximately 20 metres away, see Appendix E for details. The
drainvalvewillbeopenedandthevesselallowedtodraindownuntilempty.
5.2.3. ExternalInspection
Athoroughexternalexaminationofthepressurevesselincludinginspectionoftheweldedconnectionsand
associated equipment will be undertaken. The external inspection will provide information regarding the
overallconditionofthepressurevessel.Thefollowingitemswillbereviewed:
1. Ifitisfoundthatexternalcoveringssuchasinsulationandcorrosionresistantcoatingsareingood
conditionandthereisnoreasontosuspectanyunsafeconditionbehindthem,itisnotnecessaryto
removethemforinspectionofthevessel.
2. Anyleakageofwaterorairwillbeinvestigated.Leakagecomingfrombehindcoverings,supports,
or settings or evidence of past leakage will be thoroughly investigated by removing any covering
necessaryuntilthesourceisdetermined.
3. The pressure vessel mountings will be checked for adequate allowance for expansion and
contraction. Adequate allowance may be provided by slotted bolt holes or unobstructed saddle
mountings. Attachments of legs, skirts, or other supports should be examined for distortion or
cracksatwelds.
4. Vessel connections including manholes, reinforcing plates, nozzles, or other connections will be
examinedforcracks,deformations,orotherdefects.Boltsandnutswillbecheckedforcorrosionor
defects.Weepholesinreinforcingplateswillremainopentoprovidevisualevidenceofleakageas
wellastopreventpressurebuildupbetweenthevesselandthereinforcingplate.Accessibleflange
faceswillbeexaminedfordistortionandtodeterminetheconditionofgasketseatingsurfaces.
5. The surfaces of shells and heads will be examined for possible cracks, blisters, bulges, and other
evidence of deterioration, giving particular attention to the skirt and to the support attachment
andknuckleregionsoftheheads.Thesurfacesofthevesselwillbecheckedforerosion.
6. Weldedjointsandtheadjacentheataffectedzoneswillbeexaminedforcracksorotherdefects.
5.2.4. ManwayOpeningandRemoval
When the vessel draindown is complete, the manway at the end of the vessel can be unbolted and
removedtoallowaccesstotheinsideofthevessel.ThemanwayisattachedtoasmallDavitarmthatwill
swingthemanwaycovertoonesideandsupportitsweightonceremoved.TheDavitarmandconnection
to the manway cover should be thoroughly inspected prior to unbolting to ensure they are in good
conditionandcapableoffunctioningcorrectly.
5.2.5. InternalInspection
APermittoWorksystemwillbeputinplacetocontrolaccesstotheinsideofthesurgevessel.Thissystem
willensurethattheworksiteissafetoaccessandonlyauthorisedpersonscanentertheconfinedspace
workareasubjecttosuitablesafetyprecautionsinplace.
Avisualinspectionoftheinternalsurfacesofthesurgevesselwillbecarriedout.
Gas monitoring, lighting and forced ventilation equipment will be installed inside the vessel. The gas
monitor will be left in the tank for continuous monitoring of gases prior to entry. The forced ventilation
equipment will consist of an air blower (set up outside the vessel at ground level) and flexible ducting
runningfromtheoutletoftheblowertotheinsideofthevessel.Lightingwillbe110voltwhererequired.
Personnelenteringthevesselwillwearasafetyharnessconnectedtoamanwinchmountedoutsidethe
vessel.PersonnelenteringthevesselwillwearPPEincludingdisposableoveralls,bootcoversandglovesto
preventcontaminationofthevesselinternals.
A rescue kit including breathing apparatus, will be on standby for the duration of the works inside the
vessel.
Thevisualinspectionofthesurgevesselinternalswillfocusonthefollowing:
1. Theconditionoftheoriginalpaintsystemthatwasusedtocoattheinsideofthevessel;
2. Theconditionandcorrosionofanyexposedbaremetalsurfaces;
3. The condition of welded joints and the adjacent heat affected zones and whether any cracks or
otherdefectsarepresent;and
4. Vessel connections including manholes, reinforcing plates, nozzles, or other connections will be
examinedforcracks,deformations,orotherdefects.
5.2.6. NonDestructiveTesting
Spot checks of the pressure vessel shell and dished heads will be performed and documented from the
outside of the surge vessel by the inspector using ultrasonic testing equipment. The ultrasonic testing
equipment should be properly calibrated and have a waveform display with peaktopeak measurement
modecapabilityandanaccuracyof+/1%.Thewallthicknessdataforeachsubsequentinspectionwillbe
usedforcomparisonstodetermineifanywallthinningmaybetakingplaceduetocorrosion.
Inadditiontothethicknessspotchecks,theinspectorwillcarryoutmaterialthicknesschecksusingNDTon
any areas of corrosion on the vessel that are identified as being of concern during the internal/external
inspections.
5.2.7. SafetyValveandPressureGaugeTesting
Athoroughinspectionofthesafetyvalveandothersafetydeviceswillbecarriedouttoensurethevesselis
operatingwithinitsspecifiedpressurerangeandisbeingadequatelyprotected.Functionaltestingofthe
safety valve and pressure gauge will be performed by removing the devices from the vessel and testing
themwithasmallportablepump.Thesafetyvalvewillbepressurisedtojustaboveitsreliefsetpointto
ensure proper operation. The pressure gauge will be pressurised across its operating range with a
calibratedreferencegaugebeingusedtoconfirmthevesselpressuregaugeisoperatingcorrectly.
5.2.8. VesselDisinfection
SDCCtoadvise.
5.2.9. VesselSealingandRecommissioning
Uponcompletionoftheinspection the surgevesselmanwaywill beclosed,boltedandsealed.Thedrain
hosewillberemoved,thedrainvalveclosedandthedrainvalveblankflangereinstalled.Newgasketswill
beprovidedforthemanwayanddrainvalveflangeconnections.Thesafetyvalveandpressuregaugewill
bereinstalledandthevesselrecommissioned&reinstatedintoservice.Ingeneral,therecommissioningof
the surge vessel will be carried out in accordance with Section 7.3 of the Vessel Isolation and Access
Procedure,seeAppendixC.
5.3. NewcastleDPSSurgeVesselInspection
The Newcastle surge vessel is installed on a waste water forwarding pump station. The pump station
operates throughout the day based on inflows into the plant. There is also a storm overflow tank onsite
thatisusedtocapturehighinflowsduringstormeventsforforwardingbythepumpslateroncethehigh
inflowrateshavesubsided.
Thestormoverflowtankswillbeusedtocapturetheinflowstotheplantduringthetimethepumpstation
isofflinetoallowtheinspectionofthesurgetank.SDCChaveadvisedthatthereisenoughsurgecapacityin
thestormtankstohavetheNewcastleDPSsurgevesselofflineforamaximumof5hours.
TheinspectionofthesurgevesselattheNewcastleDrainagePumpStation(DPS)willbebrokendowninto
thefollowingstages:
1. Vesselisolation,lockoutandtagout;
2. Vesseldeenergisationanddraindown;
3. Manwayopeningandinternalwashdown;
4. Externalinspection;
5. NonDestructiveTesting(NDT);
6. InternalInspection;
7. Safetyvalveandpressuregaugetesting;
8. VesselSealingandRecommissioning.
5.3.1. VesselIsolation,LockOut&TagOut
Ingeneral,thesurgevesselisolationandaccessprocedureshouldfollowtheprocedureshowninSection
7.2inAppendixC.
Thesurgevesselwillbetakenoutofservice,lockedoutandtaggedoutbySDCCoperators.CWLpersonnel
willsightandconfirmthephysicalequipmentisolationsaswellastheaccompanyingdocumentationbefore
proceedingwithanyworksonthesurgevessel.Thefollowingitemsofplantandequipmentwillbelocked
outofservicetoallowtheinspectiontotakeplace:
1. Wastewaterforwardingpumpsdischargingintothesurgevesselpressuremain;
2. 300mmwaterinlet/outletisolationvalveunderneaththevessel.
3. Aircompressorfeedingthesurgevessel;and
4. Compressedairlineisolationvalveatopthesurgevessel;
SeeAppendixDforamarkedupcopyofthesystemP&IDshowingthe3pointsofisolation.
5.3.2. VesselDeEnergisation&DrainDown
OncethevesselisolationisconfirmedbyCWLstaffthenthedeenergisationanddraindownprocedurewill
begin.
Thevesselwillbedeenergisedbyventingtheresidualcompressedairthroughthemanualventvalveon
top of the surge vessel. Once the internal pressure has been equalised with atmosphere then the drain
downofthevesselcantakeplace.A3inchdrainhosewillbeattachedtothedrainvalveonthebaseofthe
vesselandruntothepumpstationsuctionWetWell1approximately15metresaway,seeAppendixEfor
details.Thedrainvalvewillbeopenedandthevesselallowedtodraindownuntilempty.
5.3.1. ExternalInspection
Athoroughexternalexaminationofthepressurevesselincludinginspectionoftheweldedconnectionsand
associated equipment will be undertaken. The external inspection will provide information regarding the
overall condition of the pressure vessel. The external inspection will be carried out in accordance with
Section5.2.3ofthisdocument.
5.3.2. ManwayOpeningandInternalWashDown
When the vessel draindown is complete, the manway at the end of the vessel can be unbolted and
removedtoallowaccesstotheinsideofthevessel.ThemanwayisattachedtoasmallDavitarmthatwill
swingthemanwaycovertoonesideandsupportitsweightonceremoved.TheDavitarmandconnection
to the manway cover should be thoroughly inspected prior to unbolting to ensure they are in good
conditionandcapableoffunctioningcorrectly.
Oncethemanwaycoverhasbeenremovedthesurgevesselinternalswillbewasheddowntoexposethe
originalpaintfinish,ifstillintact,orthebaremetalofthevesselshellifthepaintfinishisnotintact.
Lighting will be installed at the vessel manway to light the inside of the vessel, facilitate the washdown
procedureandtoallowvisualexaminationofthevessel.
Lighting and forced ventilation equipment will be installed inside the vessel once the vessel has been
washed out. The forced ventilation equipment will consist of an air blower (set up outside the vessel at
groundlevel)andflexibleductingrunningfromtheoutletoftheblowertotheinsideofthevessel.Lighting
willbe110volthalogensitelightingrunfromgroundlevelfromthesitepowersupply.
AccesstotheinsideofthevesselshallfollowtherequirementsoftheSDCCConfinedSpaceProcedure,see
AppendixFfordetails.
5.3.3. InternalInspection
Avisualinspectionoftheinternalsurfacesofthesurgevesselwillbecarriedoutbyenteringthevessel.
APermittoWorksystemwillbeputinplacetocontrolaccesstotheinsideofthesurgevessel.Thissystem
will ensure that only authorised persons can enter the confined space work area, under very controlled
laiddownconditions.
Gasmonitoring,lightingandforcedventilationequipmentwillbeinstalledinsidethevessel.Multiplegas
monitorswillbeused,attheentrancetothetankbeforeentryandontheinspectionoperative.Amonitor
maybetemporarilyplacedinsidethetankforcontinuousmonitoringofgasespriorandduringentry.The
forcedventilationequipmentwillconsistofanairblower(set upoutside the vesselatgroundlevel)and
flexibleductingrunningfromtheoutletoftheblowertotheinsideofthevessel.Lightingwillbe110volt
sitelightingrunfromgroundlevelfromthesitepowersupply.
Personnelenteringthevesselwillwearasafetyharnessconnectedtoamanwinchmountedoutsidethe
vessel. Personnel entering the vessel will wear PPE including safety glasses, FFP3 particle filtering mask,
disposableoveralls,bootcoversandgloves.
Anemergencyescapeunit,willbeonstandbyforthedurationoftheworksinsidethevessel.
Thevisualinspectionofthesurgevesselinternalswillfocusonthefollowing:
1. Theconditionoftheoriginalpaintsystemthatwasusedtocoattheinsideofthevessel;
2. Theconditionandcorrosionofanyexposedbaremetalsurfaces;
3. The condition of welded joints and the adjacent heat affected zones and whether any cracks or
otherdefectsarepresent;and
4. Vessel connections including manholes, reinforcing plates, nozzles, or other connections will be
examinedforcracks,deformations,orotherdefects.
AnysignificantareasofcorrosionwillbeinvestigatedfurtherusingNDT.
5.3.4. NonDestructiveTesting
Spot checks of the pressure vessel shell and dished heads will be performed and documented from the
outside of the surge vessel by the inspector using ultrasonic testing equipment. Nondestructive testing
shallbecarriedoutinaccordancewithSection5.2.5ofthisdocument.
Inadditiontothethicknessspotchecks,theinspectorwillcarryoutNDTmaterialthicknesschecksonany
areas of corrosion on the vessel that are identified as being of concern during the internal/external
inspections.
5.3.5. SafetyValveandPressureGaugeTesting
Athoroughinspectionofthesafetyvalveandothersafetydeviceswillbecarriedouttoensurethevesselis
operatingwithinitsspecifiedpressurerangeandisbeingadequatelyprotected.Safetyvalveandpressure
gaugetestingwillbecarriedoutinaccordancewithSection5.2.7ofthisdocument.
5.3.6. VesselSealingandRecommissioning
Uponcompletionoftheinspection the surgevesselmanwaywill beclosed,boltedandsealed.Thedrain
hosewillberemoved,thedrainvalveclosedandthepressuregauge/levelinstrumentassemblyreinstalled.
New gaskets will be provided for the manway and drain valve flange connections. The safety valve and
pressuregaugewillbereinstalledandthevesselrecommissioned&reinstatedintoservice.Ingeneral,the
recommissioning of the surge vessel will be carried out in accordance with Section 7.3 of the Vessel
IsolationandAccessProcedure,seeAppendixC.
5.4. AirCompressorMaintenance
The surge vessels are provided with top up air supply from a compressor located at each site. The
compressorsareasfollows:
1. Compressor1:
a. SiteSaggartBoherboyWPS
b. LocationIndoorsinthemainpumphouse
c. ModelAtlasCopcoLE210SE90.
d. ServiceSurgevesselairtopup_Potablewaterpumpedmain
2. Compressor2:
a. SiteNewcastleDPS
b. LocationOutdoorsadjacentthesurgevessel
c. ModelLFxSuperFlow
d. ServiceSurgevesselairtopupSewagepumpedmain
SDCCpersonnelwillcarryouttheelectricalandmechanicalisolationsonthecompressorandthelockout
andtagoutproceduretoallowtheinspectionandservicingtooccur.CWLpersonnelwillsightandconfirm
theisolationsandthelockout/tagoutbeforethecompressorservicingworkscommence.
CompressorservicingwillbecarriedoutinaccordancewiththeprocedureoutlinedinAppendixG.
6. QualityControls
TheSiteSpecificHSQEPlanwilldetailallQualityControlsfortheProject.
See Section 1.9 for details of the standards and specifications that will be complied with throughout the
courseoftheworks.
UltrasonicNDTequipmentusedduringtheinspectionworkswillbeinproperworkingorderandcalibrated
correctlyinaccordancewiththemanufacturersrecommendationsforthematerialbeingassessed.
7. EnvironmentalImpacts
The Site Specific HSQE Plan will detail all Environmental Controls for the Project. Provide details of any
potentialenvironmentalimpactrelatedtotheworks.Whataretherisksandhowwilltheybecontrolledin
relationtothefollowing;theimmediateandsurroundinghabitat,floraandfauna,vegetationandadjacent
watersources.
Thefollowingsectionswilloutlinetheenvironmentalimpactrisksforeachsite.
7.1. SaggartBoherboy
The main environmental impact risk at the Boherboy site will be the potential for the discharge of
chlorinatedwatertotheenvironmentduringthedraindownofthesurgevessel.Thisriskwillbemitigated
byensuringthatthemanholeusedtodisposeofthedraindownwaterisafoulsewermanhole.
Inadditiontotheabove,measureswillneedtobetakentoensurethataftertheinternalinspectionthe
vesselisreturnedtoserviceinasterile/disinfectedstate.SDCChavesuppliedtheprocedurefordisinfecting
thesurgevesselpriortoitreenteringservice,seeSection5.2.8fordetails.
7.2. Newcastle
ThemainenvironmentalimpactriskattheBoherboysitewillbethepotentialforaccidentaldischargeof
foul water to the environment during the draindown of the surge vessel. This risk will be mitigated by
ensuringthatthedraindownlocationusedwillbepumpstationWetWell1.Thehosewillalsobesecurely
attachedto thesurgevesselandsecuredat the dischargelocationtoensurefoulwaterisnotaccidently
dischargedtothesurroundingarea.
8. SafetyControls
The Site Specific HSQE Plan will detail all Health & Safety Controls for the Project. Any changes to the
project method statement that are required on site will be assessed using a Safe Plan of Action, see
AppendixHforanexampletemplate.
CWL will provide a stand by man who will fill out confined space vessel entry permits. CWL will
witness/actionthevesselentryprotocoli.e.Lockoffaircompressor,closeandlockofftheinletvalve,use
gasdetectortocheckoxygenlevels,insuresafetygeariscorrectandindate,checkscaffoldingandladderis
inproperworkingorder.Ablowerandductingwillbeusedtocirculatefreshairwithinthesurgevessel.On
completionofallchecksCWLpersonnelwillenterthevesselwearingasafetyharness.Oncompletionand
exitfromvesselpersonnelwillsignoffthevesselentry.
CWL personnel will review the scaffolding certificate and sign the GA3 Working at Heights Inspection
form/tagsbeforeuse.
Theapproximatedurationofthetasksateachsiteareshowninthefollowingtables.
Table81:SaggartBoherboyWorkActivitiesSequence&Duration
Task TaskDescription ApproximateTask
No. Duration
2. VesselIsolation,lockout&tagout 60mins
3. Vesseldeenergisation&draindown 60mins
4. Externalinspection 30mins
5. Manwayopeningandinternalaccess 30mins
6. Internalinspection 30mins
7. Nondestructivetesting 30mins
8. Safetyvalve&pressuregaugetesting 60mins
9. Vesseldisinfection 60mins
Table82:NewcastleWorkActivitiesSequence&Duration
Task TaskDescription ApproximateTask
No. Duration
2. VesselIsolation,lockout&tagout 30mins
3. Vesseldeenergisation&draindown 45mins
4. Externalinspection 30mins
5. Manwayopeningandvesselwashout 60mins
6. Internalinspection 30mins
7. Nondestructivetesting 30mins
8. Safetyvalve&pressuregaugetesting 45mins
9. Vesselsealingandrecommissioning 60mins
8.1. AuthorisationandPermits
Once the lockout/tagout procedure has been completed by SDCC personnel for the surge vessel and
ancillaryequipment,SDCCwillauthoriseCoffeyGrouppersonneltotakeoverresponsibilityfortheworks
area.CoffeyGrouppersonnelwillthenissueconfinedspaceentrypermitsforentryintothesurgevesselas
required.SeeAppendixIforacopyoftheCoffeyGroupconfinedspaceaccesspermit.
8.2. HazardIdentification/RequiredControls&PPERequirements
The hazards identified and control measures to be implemented are outlined in the Risk Assessments
attachedinAppendixJ.
SuitablePPEwillbeprovidedtoandwornbyallpersonnelinvolvedintheworksandsupervisionwillbein
placetomonitorandensurethesiterulesareadheredto.
8.3. AccessandEgressPoints
Outline access routes for both plant and staff. Where access routes are shared with the public ensure
signagerequiredisnotedandinplace.
8.3.1. SaggartBoherboy
AccesstoandegressfromtheSaggartBoherboyWPSsitewillbeoffPircMhuireroadthroughthemain
gateofSaggartReservoir,seeFigure81belowfordetails.
SiteEntrance
SaggartReservoir SaggartBoherboy
PumpStation
SurgeVessel
Figure81:SaggartBoherboySite
8.3.2. Newcastle
Access to and egress from the Newcastle DPS site will be off Aylmer Road and Grants View through the
maingateofNewcastleDPS,seeFigure82belowfordetails.
SurgeVessel SiteEntrance
NewcastleDPS
Figure82:NewcastleSite
9. Interface
9.1. Public
Theinspectionworkswillbecarriedoutwithinthesiteboundariesatbothlocations.Thesitesarefencedto
preventunauthorisedaccessandinteractionwiththepublicisnotenvisagedduringtheinspectionworks.
CoffeyGroupemployeesandContractorsshalltakecarewhendrivingtoandfromsiteandwhenentering
andexitingthesitesasthiswillbetheonlypotentialsourceofpublicinteraction.
9.2. Contractor
SeveralContractorswill beoperatingunderCoffey Group tocarryout thesurgevesselinspectionworks,
seeSection1.2fordetails.
The inherent sequencing of the work steps will minimise interactions between contractors. However,
wherecontractorsareonsiteatthesametime,stepswillbetakentomitigateanyrisksthatarise.
9.3. SouthDublinCountyCouncilRepresentatives
InterfacewithSDCCfortherequiredaccess,inductions,equipmentisolations,inspectionsandequipment
reinstatementwillbethroughthefollowingpersonnel:
10. EmergencyProcedures
TheCoffey GroupEmergencyProcedureCPHS021 shouldbefollowedinthe eventofAccidentsand/or
Emergencies.
Should minor injuries occur, First Aid will be administered by one of the trained First Aiders on site. The
namesofthepersonsqualifiedinfirstaidandthelocationofthefirstaidboxeswillbemadeknowntoall
workingontheproject.
Inthecaseoffurthermedicalattentionbeingrequiredalistofemergencytelephonenumbersisattached
inAppendixK.
Theworksitewillbeassessedandanemergencyretrievalplanwillbecompletedbeforeworkcommences.
11. BriefingArrangements
Allpersonnelinvolvedintheworkswillbebriefedonthismethodstatement.
Allpersonnelmustsignofftheconfirmationofcommunicationofmethodstatementattendancesheet,see
theMethodStatementSummaryandattendancesheetattachedin AppendixL.
AppendixASiteLocationMapandGeneralArrangement
Drawings
Surge Vessel
Surge Vessel
AppendixBProgramme
Task Task Description Approximate Task
No. Duration
1. Site Induction, Introductions, equipment setup 120 mins Commented [n1]: Whos Site Induction is 2 hours?
AppendixCVesselOEMIsolation&AccessProcedure
AppendixDSaggartandNewcastleSurgeVesselsP&IDs
AppendixEVesselDrainDownLocationsSketch
3 inch Drain Hose Surge Vessel
Revision History
Date Revision Description Revision
Change
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1. Policy Statement
It is policy to protect employees and others who may be affected from or by the
hazards and risks associated with working in confined spaces.
2. Purpose
To provide guidance and a series of actions, on how to prevent injury and/or ill-
health associated with working on confined spaces and to mandate all employees
to demonstrate compliance with all applicable legislation in respect of confined
space working.
3. Scope
Confined Spaces are found in a range of locations within a local authority and
could be a trench / excavation used for construction purposes, a tank / manhole
in a water or wastewater pumping station, a basement within a depot or office
complex, a bridge void / culvert etc.
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5. Objectives
5.4 develop a risk assessment for the management of confined space working
6. Definition
The term confined space means any place, including any vessel, tank, container,
vat, silo, hopper, pit, bund, trench, pipe, sewer, flue, well, chamber, compartment,
cellar or other similar space which, by virtue of its enclosed nature creates
conditions which give rise to a likelihood of accident, harm or injury of such a
nature as to require emergency action due to
The following are key characteristics of a 'confined space' which are considered
as part of these procedures,
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x There must be a risk of at least one hazard of the type, listed in the
definition above, occurring within the space.
x The risk of serious injury from the hazard must be created by virtue
of the enclosed nature of the space.
7. Key Hazards
Hazardous substances may also enter the space from adjoining plant that has
not been isolated effectively. Gas and fumes can build up over time in, or can
travel along sewers, cable tunnels or culverts. Hazardous substances may be
produced by a work process being carried out inside or in the environs of the
confined space, for example, by welding, flame cutting or use of plant or
machinery.
A fire within or in the environs of a confined space could also result in the
formation of a toxic atmosphere within the space.
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Liquids or solids can flow into the confined space, drowning or suffocating the
occupants or causing other injuries such as burns. Solids in powder form may
also be disturbed in a confined space resulting in an asphyxiating atmosphere.
The enclosed nature of a confined space can increase the risk of heat stroke or
collapse from heat stress, if conditions are excessively hot. The risk may be
exacerbated by the wearing of personal protective equipment or by lack of
ventilation.
Other hazards, which may be present and need consideration are associated:
x with the place of work (e.g. slippery floors, falls from a height, moving
parts of mechanical equipment, corrosive surfaces, non-life
threatening levels of toxic fumes, etc) or
Indeed some of these other hazards are often associated with confined spaces in
particular industry sectors. For example, in the water / sewage, physical contact
with mechanically-powered apparatus is a hazard commonly associated with
confined spaces due to the presence of rotary agitators in process vessels, the
hazard of exposure to micro-organisms / hazardous chemicals is synonymous
with work in sewers.
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Appropriate control measures should be put in place for these hazards, as for any
others not mentioned above, which may be present.
The following roles and responsibilities are specific to this document and are in
addition to the other roles and responsibilities assigned to the post-holder.
8.1 The Director of Service (DOS) and analogous grades shall ensure:
8.2 The Senior Engineer (SE) and analogous grades shall ensure:
8.2.1 that the policies and procedures identified are being implemented throughout
the local authority
8.2.2 that inspections and confined space audits are undertaken on a regular basis
8.2.3 any necessary action plans arising from these outputs are integrated into the
local authority safety management system.
8.3 The Senior Executive Engineer (SEE) and analogous grades shall,
working with all relevant Line Management, ensure:
8.3.1 arrange for the implementation of the policy and procedure and will undertake
inspections and participate in audits to establish the overall level of
compliance.
8.3.2 The SEE will ensure that a list of the potential areas that could be defined as
a confined space to be assessed and be classified into high, medium and low
risk, recorded on a confined space register and be labelled in accordance
with Section 9 below. The Confined Space Register will be available on a
County / City wide basis and will also be included within any site-specific
safety documentation.
8.3.3 The SEE will also appoint Confined Space Authorised Person(s) (CSAP)
within each such area of command.
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8.4.2 All such personnel shall have completed the FS Course CS/MA/11 and
shall be listed in a register recording all known and assessed confined spaces
as referred above. The listing shall be revised each year and it shall give the
date to which each person retains their CSAP rating.
8.5.1 That the access to that location is secure from the public and other persons
and that the confined space itself is closed off and properly signed at all
times.
8.5.2 That entry into confined spaces is in compliance with the procedures outlined
below in Section 9
8.5.3 That all necessary checks and inspections, including maintenance, will be
undertaken on all equipment used in confined operations. See list below
showing non- exhaustive range of equipment that can be used in confined
space entries.
8.5.4 Line Managers will also be expected to review confined space entry
procedures and ascertain additional controls that may reduce occupational
risk with other future work in this area.
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Department.
x Details of all Breathing Apparatus and First Aid equipment used for
Confined Space working.
8.6.1 not enter a confined space unless they are competent to undertake this work.
Competency includes medical assessment and also the knowledge, skills and
experience and supported by FAS approved training course as outlined with
Section 11 Training
8.6.2 follow and implement the appropriate safe system of work and execute
effective emergency arrangements to ensure safe working in confined
spaces.
8.6.3 Employees must also make proper use of any equipment provided including
personal protective equipment supplied by their employer, where required as
part of the safe system of work, for example, use of safety harnesses,
respiratory protective equipment and reflective clothing.
8.6.4 Employees must inform line management of any change to the personal
health that may affect their ability to work safely in confined spaces.
8.7.1 Ensure the co-ordination of the Safety Management System and will advise in
the implementation of all procedures where necessary. The H & S officer will
also undertake inspections and audits and report findings through line
management.
8.8 Contractors.
8.8.1 The contractor has a site specific CS risk assessment and associated
documentation;
8.8.3 The contractor has been advised by a Local Authority CSAP of the hazards
that could potentially exist in the confined space where work will be
undertaken;
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8.8.4 The contractor has the required H&S equipment to undertake the confined
space entry, and that this equipment has being subject to the required
periodic safety inspections (copies of inspection certs to be made available
upon request) and is in safe working condition.
9. Procedures
(A course of principles of action adopted or proposed by a group or individual.
(Concise Oxford Dictionary 2010). This procedure provides an overview of the key
activities to be undertaken to support the successful implementation of safe working.
The type of procedure to be adopted when working in any confined space will
depend on the outcome of a site-specific risk assessment. Potentially any
substantially enclosed structure, in which people work, could be or could become a
confined space. Some places, which fall within the definition of a confined space,
may do so only occasionally due to the type of work to be undertaken.
A CSAP will undertake an initial Confined Space Risk Assessment using their Local
Authority Risk Assessment procedure or Confined Space Safe System of Work Plan
(SSWP) see Appendix 1
The generic procedure to follow with any category of confined space is as follows
and is subject to personnel being medically fit to undertake the work, being
competent (relevant FS approved training course) and having all the necessary
safety equipment.
x Proceed with entry and periodically re-evaluate hazards and monitor activities
for any changes.
x Complete work.
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The following are examples of working environments where the initial risk
assessment has determined the generic risk level and the procedures to follow are
generic as each location will require site specific procedures that is dependant on a
number of factors including hazards present, existing controls and the availability of
competent people (both authorised personnel and operators) as well as equipment.
It should be noted that this list is not exhaustive and risk levels can change depending
on new hazards being introduced into the confined space environment and / or the
activities undertaken therein e.g. entering a chlorine house to inspect pipework can be
classified as low risk but entering the same location whenever a house is filled with
chlorine gas due to a leaking pipe or valve will become a high risk and will require
significant controls in place before the leak can be repaired.
A low risk CS exists where there is easy access / egress and natural ventilation. A
low risk entry with adequate natural or mechanical ventilation, where access is
simple (e.g. staircase or < 2metres deep if vertical lift) and unobstructed and there is
no likely risk of flooding.
Dry well entry for the purpose of short duration inspections or pump choke callouts,
where adequate mechanical ventilation exists, when all lines are sealed, where
permanent working gas detectors are present and they are only being entered for the
purpose of work which will not crack open any lines and when there is no obvious
evidence of any leaking pipe work then these dry wells are also considered Low Risk.
The above also is applicable to valve chambers.
Lone workers can work safely in this environment provided that they are trained in
low risk confined spaces e.g. FAS Course CS/LR/10 See Section 11, use a gas
detector to check the atmosphere before ensuring it does not alarm and adherence
to lone working procedures.
Confined spaces which pose few hazards of low impact and can be easily controlled
or removed. Typically these are spaces where natural or artificial ventilation can
easily be achieved and maintained, where entry and exit are straightforward and any
possible rescue can be performed adequately and safely by the entrant as a self
rescue.
Any workplace where the depth is > 2 metres and has an obstructed vertical lift e.g.
straight ladder into a dark chamber, then using a two man team and remaining
connected to a lifeline with tripod etc then entry can be made without the use of
Escape Breathing Apparatus. A safe system of work will be the main method of
control which may include adherence on occasions (2 person job) require a method
statement.
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Following the completion of the Risk Assessment and before any Confined Space is
entered the space must be ventilated and the atmosphere must be tested and
certified as safe to enter in accordance with the control measures to be employed.
1/2 No. operative(s) for short duration work such as taking samples, reading meters,
un-choking pumps or undertaking inspections of low risk working environments. This
should also include valve operation whereby all fittings including sluice valves,
butterfly valves, hydrants, air valves and meters that are operable without the need to
enter a chamber or other confined space.
Only people trained to work in low risk environments should undertake this work and
a CSCP will be able to identity when a two person team is required or due to a
specific work activity will cause the risk level to increase identifying the need for
further controls to be introduced.
General specific hazards such as road traffic, manual handling etc. should also be
included within the site-specific risk assessment.
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Min of Two-person operation required (where the depth is > 2 metres and has
an obstructed vertical lift).
II. The no smoking prohibition should be enforced both in the confined space
and the immediate vicinity of the entry and ventilation points. (2 metres
radius)
IV. Check the gas detector then lower it into the confined space for at least five
minutes prior to entry. When testing gas in a chamber, you must check at
various levels in the chamber as different gases are heavier (e.g. H2S) &
lighter (e.g. CH4) than oxygen.
V. During this gas test note any unusual smells and carry out a visual check of
the stability of the structure, including ladders, step irons etc. assemble the
winching system, put on safety harness and make ready the resuscitator.
VI. If a gas or significant structural hazard is identified, abandon the entry, make
the area safe by replacing the covers etc., and immediately report the
conditions to the site or area supervisor.
VII. Minor structural problems can be reported at the end of the working day.
VIII. The CSCP in charge of the operation, having established that there is no gas
hazard and that the structure appears sound, shall work in accordance with
the training provided or in accordance the Checklist / Method Statement
prepared by the CSAP.
IX. The CSCP Topman will attach the winch cable to the safety harness worn by
the other CSCP person who will make the entry. In the cases where direct
lowering without the use of ladders or step iron is proposed, or if their
condition is suspect, an additional safety line shall also be attached and
manually played out as a supplement to the winch cable. This will require
either a second Topman to handle the safety line or an approved inertia
clutch device must be used to automatically control the safety line.
X. The entry may now proceed with the winch cable being controlled through the
clutch mechanism as the man climbs or is lowered into the confined space.
Under no circumstances may the winch cable be disconnected from the
safety harness whilst in the confined space.
XI. Whilst in the confined space, the gas detector must remain with the operator.
XII. In the event of the gas detector alarming or the operator man feeling unwell or
detecting unusual odours, the winchman will winch the CSCP from the
confined space. Escape breathing apparatus should be donned. The
Topman/winchman shall continuously observe the man in the confined space
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and immediately winch him out should he appear to be in difficulty and unable
to communicate.
XIII. Evacuation of the confined space due to gas alarm shall be immediately
reported to the the Senior Onsite CSCP/CSAP. No further entry shall be
made until the situation has been positively re-assessed and confirmed with
the the Senior Onsite CSCP/CSAP. Re-entry in these circumstances must
start from procedure (ix) above.
XV. If the casualty is not breathing, dial 112/999 and ask for emergency services.
XVII. Egress under normal circumstances will require careful control of the winch
and particular care will be necessary when manoeuvring at the head of the
chamber.
XVIII. If when working in a low risk confined space there is gas alarm or the Topman
gives the instruction, the confined space should be evacuated immediately.
Do not stop to recover equipment. The CSAP CSCP in charge of the
underground party should account for all personnel identified within the
checklist / method statement.
XIX. At the completion of the operation all covers etc. must be replaced, barriers
removed and the site left in a safe condition. Where it is necessary to leave
covers off for ventilation purposes, the opening must be effectively and
securely fenced to prevent unauthorised entry.
After testing the atmosphere the CSCP shall note the results of the test on the
Checklist.
Testing of atmosphere in the breathing zone shall continue throughout the time that
the space is occupied and any alarm shall cause an immediate evacuation to take
place unless full BA is being worn and suitable control measures have been put in
place.
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A proper safety harness (complying with EN 361) must be worn at all times when in a
Confined Space below ground level
A medium risk confined space exists when there are access issues, a realistic
expectation of encountering a specified risk, possible introduction of specified risks
during the work activity, e.g. flammable, toxic or an oxygen deficient environment etc.
CSCP shall remain connected to a lifeline, monitored by a top man, and the use of
escape breathing apparatus is also required in these circumstances.
A Checklist / Method Statement will be the key management control system for
reducing risks as shown within Appendix 2.
When it is not possible to have persons permanently attached to a lifeline e.g. when
a team has to move away from the entry point in man entry sewers, complex sewage
wet wells, working on pumps in a drywell that has an obstructed vertical lift, e.g.
straight ladder, then this type of work will involve a bottom man (bottom of ladder)
and the use of escape BA. Note; in a drywell it is of paramount importance to avoid
the risk of a lifeline getting caught in the rotating parts of the pumping infrastructure.
In drywells fitted with a staircase, the workers in the drywell can perform a
self rescue when they don their beathing escape sets. Even if a staircase can
be accessed within 30 seconds at any point in the drywell, it is still advisable that a
tripod is setup and rescue line lowered to near basement floor level in case required
for rescuing an operative who has collapsed. Operatives should still however don a
rescue harness when working in a drywell considered a medium risk confined space
area.
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Use procedures referred to in 2 person low risk Confined Procedure above and
include role for additional CSCP personnel as appropriate.
x 4 No. operatives 2 No men plus 1No.suitable Bottom Man and 1No. Top
Man.
III. The no smoking prohibition should be enforced both in the confined space
and the immediate vicinity of the entry and ventilation points.
IV. Remove covers, open doors for access and ventilation. Where practicable
upstream and downstream access covers should be lifted, barriered; and
manned if necessary for public safety, to provide for through ventilation and
emergency egress.
V. Check the gas detector then lower it into the confined space for at least five
minutes prior to entry. When testing gas in a chamber, you must check at
various levels in the chamber as different gases are heavier (e.g. H2S) &
lighter (e.g. CH4) than oxygen.
VI. During this gas test, note any unusual smells and carry out a visual check of
the stability of the structure, ladders, step irons etc. assemble the winching
system (where appropriate) put on the safety harness and protective
equipment.
VII. If a gas or significant structural hazard is identified, abandon the entry, make
the area safe by replacing the covers etc., and immediately report the
conditions to the site supervisor.
VIII. Minor structural problems can be reported at the end of the working day.
IX. The CSCP in charge of the operation, having established that there is no gas
hazard and that the structure appears sound, shall work in accordance with
the Method Statement prepared by the CSAP will leave it with the designated
Topman.
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X. Only one person maybe on the ladder or series of steps at one time. All tools
and materials should be lowered and raised by line and never carried by hand
on ladders.
XI. The CSCP in charge of the party will establish a system of visual or audible
contact with the designated Topman posting intermediate relay men if
appropriate.
XII. At least one gas detector will be carried with the working party and one gas
detector will remain at the entry point being monitored by the designated
Topman
XIII. Where the entry involves a long walk-through operation a further gas detector
and Topman will be stationed at the exit point.
XIV. Where relay men are stationed for communications and safety monitoring
they too should be equipped with gas detectors and escape breathing
apparatus.
XV. Standards for electrical safety and approved lighting apparatus for use in
confined spaces are contained in section 9 below.
XVII. Any work in clearing or investigating the blockage should be subject to High
Risk procedures (permit to work) as identified below.
XVIII. If when working in a medium risk confined space either the water level begins
to rise significantly, there is gas alarm or the Topman gives the instruction,
the confined space should be evacuated immediately. Escape breathing
apparatus should be donned. Do not stop to recover equipment. The CSAP
CSCP in charge of the underground party should account for all personnel
identified within the checklist/method statement. Where the place of work
within the confined space is greater than 10 minuites away from the cofined
space entry point, full breathing apparatus should be used for the duration of
the work.
XX. At the completion of the operation the CSAP in overall charge shall account
for all personnel, ensure that the underground work area is either clear of
tools and materials or is otherwise in a safe condition and that all covers are
replaced, barriers removed and that the site is left in a safe condition.
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XXI. Where entry points are left open for ventilation purposes they must be
effectively and securely fenced with grills and barriers to prevent unauthorised
entry.
A high-risk confined space exists where there is a known specified hazard that
cannot be eliminated or controlled without significant effort e.g. gas leak, mechanical
and electrical hazards, enhanced intrinsic hazards.
A permit to work system will be the key management control mechanism to reduce
risk. Specific rescue procedures are also required for this type of work activity.
Personnel levels will be determined by the outcome of a site-specific risk assessment
by a CSAP as described above and the completion of a permit to work.
There may or may not be access issues and the employee is expected to carry out
their function in the presence of this specified risk e.g. unable to completely isolate
water. Employees must wear emergency escape breathing apparatus and will on
occasions wear self contain breathing apparatus during working or will be available
for rescue purposes.
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x All of the personnel have been trained in and understand the specific
requirements of the Permit to Work for the specific location and job.
x The Permit to Work is signed off by all personnel who will be involved in
the work.
The process for the issue of a P.T.W. will follow a systematic route, as
follows:
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9.5 Assessment
Every location and operation is likely to be different and therefore every case
will require specific consideration. A number of aspects will be common to all
entries, whilst others will be peculiar to special operations.
9.8 Materials
x Where the place of work within the confined space is greater than 10
minuites away from the cofined space entry point, full breathing
apparatus should be used for the duration of the work.
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Establish any operational constraints upon the work. Identify methods and
sequence of isolations or flow diversions necessary and the need for any
other permits to work (Mechanical, Electrical, Working at Height etc.
Consider the need for liaison with other operational groups both within and
outside the specific Directorate. This will include Contractors and Customers /
Clients who may effect or be affected by the work.
9.11 Personnel
Before the permit to work is issued for the commencement of operations the
CSAP will obtain all necessary ancillary permits to work, atmospheric test
safety clearance certificates, confirmation of isolations, flow diversion notices
and inspection certificates for plant and equipment etc.
The CSAP will ensure that the facilities required for the emergency and
contingency planning, rescue and first aid, welfare and communications,
aspects covered by the documented system of work are available and in good
order.
The CSAP having considered that all potential hazards have been identified,
safety controls implemented and equipment provided will issue the permit to
work to an approved person CSCP The permit will be held available at the
worksite.
9.14 Variations
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9.15 Cancellation
Prior to any work taking place, there must be suitable arrangements in place
for contacting the emergency services (fire and ambulance). Such
arrangements should be communicated to all of the rescue personnel.
Landline or mobile phone must be confirmed to be in working order, with
adequate reception in the case of mobile phones.
11. Training
FS have phased out the former 3 confined space courses that address
many of the training requirements as set out by the legislation. These courses
where as follows:
C2 4 Day training course is for staff who at any level are required to
supervise, plan, work in or enter a Confined Space, and
New FS Confined Space Course system was introduced in 2012 and is based on a
modular risk based approach and candidates who complete various modules will be
awarded Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards (CSCS) and dependant on
the course taken a FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 Award as highlighted below. Staff who
obtain a a CSCS will be able to function as a CSCP for the specific category of risk
that they have been trained in and staff who been trained and awarded the CSCS
card for the CS/MA/11 can undertake the role of the CSAP.
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This FS National Training Programme is for employees at any level who are
required to work in or enter a LOW RISK confined space. If successful they qualify
for a FS CSCS Registration Card which enables them to work safely in low risk
confined spaces.
The purpose of the training event is to provide the participants with training in the
necessary skills and knowledge to operate successfully in LOW RISK confined
spaces utilising a safe systems approach to organising and controlling the work and
thereby comply with the Confined Space Code of Practice of 2010.
This FS National Training Programme is for employees at any level who are
required to work in or enter a MEDIUM RISK confined space. If successful and
having completed the Low Risk CS Course CS/ LR/11, within the preceding calendar
year, they will qualify for a FS CSCS Registration Card which enables them to work
safely in low risk confined spaces.
The purpose of the training event is to provide the participants with training in the
necessary skills and knowledge to operate successfully in MEDIUM RISK confined
spaces utilising a safe systems approach to organising and controlling the work and
thereby comply with the Confined Space Code of Practice of 2010.
This FS National Training Programme is for employees at any level who are
required to work in or enter a HIGH RISK confined space. If successful and having
completed both the Low Risk CS Course CS/ LR/11 and the Medium Risk Course
CS/MR/11 within the proceeding calendar year, they will qualify for a FS CSCS
Registration Card which enables them to work safely in low risk confined spaces.
The purpose of the training event is to provide the participants with training in the
necessary skills and knowledge to operate successfully in HIGH RISK confined
spaces utilising a safe systems approach to organising and controlling the work and
thereby comply with the Confined Space Code of Practice of 2010.
CS/RE/11 Search & Rescue for Working in High Risk Confined Spaces 1 Day
This FS National Training Programme is for employees at any level who are
required to work in confined spaces and require rescue teams. If successful they
qualify for a FS CSCS Registration Card which enables them to work safely in high
risk confined spaces.
On completion of this course along with the Low Medium and High training courses a
FETAC Level 5 certificate will be issued.
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The purpose of the training event is to provide the participants with training in the
necessary skills and knowledge to operate successfully in rescue teams for confined
spaces utilising a safe systems approach to the rescues.
On completion of this course participants will be awarded a CSCS card for the
management of risk during confined space working. It will not authorise participates
to enter any confined spaces. However, participants who have completed all 4
courses of Low, Medium and High Risk working including Search and Rescue along
with the completion of the Managing of Risk During CS working will be awarded a
FETAC Level 6 certificate.
Note: If staff still have a valid confined space C1/C2/C3 card (i.e. based on the old
system as outlined at the start of section 11) that has not yet expired, this will still be
valid and recognised under the new training procedures until the expiry date of the
card has elapsed.
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13. Appendices
Appendix 1 SSWP
Before Work Starts the following MUST be in place Tick the circle when confirmed
SELECT
HAZARD
SELECT All controls identified below must be in place before work starts
OR
ACTIVITY CONTROL Tick the box to identify controls required; Tick the circle when control is in place
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Hazards, activities and controls on this SSWP identified by: Date: Time:
Controls put in place by: Date: Time:
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Can the work be done from outside the confined space? Yes No
If no, complete the following:
Yes No N/A
1. Have Road Signs been erected in compliance to Chapter 8 (if required)?
2. Are manhole covers/access doors opened to ventilate space and barriers erected?
3. Has all Safety Equipment been checked?
4. Have communications been established with Control (top man)?
5. Has atmosphere been tested and found to be safe using gas detection
equipment? (Gas monitor to remain within the space during entry)
A. Oxygen
B. Toxic
C. Flammable
6. Are all naked lights extinguished and 'no smoking/no mobile phone areas' established
(medium/high risk work)? (no petrol/diesel engines, sources of ignition to be operated in
or close to the Confined Space)
7. Has the inflow been isolated/restricted to a safe level/upstream pump stations switched
off?
8. Will depth and velocity of flow allow safe working?
9. Is means of access safe?
10. Are operatives wearing protective clothing and safety equipment including
safety harness, escape BA, hard hats and life line (if obstructed vertical lift)?
11. Is there a top man available to summons emergency services?
12. Is a radio/telephone available to summons assistance in an emergency (top man)?
13. Is fall arrest/rescue equipment set up (if obstructed vertical lift)?
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Appendix 3
LOCATION:
CSAP NAME:
DATE:
PART A
Valid from ......................... (time) to ....................... (time) on ....................................................... (date)
Issued by....................................................................to.......................................................................
This Permit is issued for the following work .................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................
in ............................................................................................................ .............Function/Area/Section.
PART B - PRECAUTIONS
YES NO N/A
1 The above plant has been removed from service and persons under my supervision
have been informed
2 The site has been isolated from ALL sources of:
(a) ingress of dangerous fumes, flammable and toxic or biological substances;
(b) electrical and mechanical power;
(c) heat, steam and/or hot water.
3 The above plant has been freed of Dangerous Substances.
4 Atmospheric Tests have been carried out and the atmosphere is safe.
5 The area is roped off or otherwise Segregated from the adjacent areas.
6 The appropriate Danger/Caution Notices have been displayed.
7 The following Additional Safety Precautions have been taken:-
(a) the use of Safety Harness and Life Line;
(b) the use of appropriate P.P.E. (viz goggles, visors, gloves, chemical suits and
footwear, etc.);
(c) the use of Ex certified lamps;
(d) the use of fresh air/self-contained Breathing Apparatus or Emergency Escape Set
Breathing Apparatus, and the absence of facial hair;
(e) Prohibition on naked lights/sources of ignition/personal electrical equipment
(eg mobile phones);
(f) Consultation with Risk/COSHH assessments;
(g) Emergency Arrangements - Eye Wash Station, shower, First Aid provision, fire
fighting equipment, communication, emergency services.
Signature:
PART C DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the operations detailed in Parts A and B have been completed and that the above particulars
are correct. Where "No" has been highlighted additional precautions and control measures have been established.
Signed .................................................. Date................................................Time.....................
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PART E - COMPLETION OF WORK
The work has been completed and all persons under my supervision, materials and equipment have been
withdrawn.
Signed ................................................ Date ............................................... Time ............
____________________________________________________________________________________
PART F - REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
The work has NOT been completed and permission to continue is requested.
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Appendix 4
Procedures for Entering a Pump Station Drywell (for Pump Station Inspectors/Mechanical Crew
Pump Choke Callout).
1. Upon arrival at pump station, report immediately to the control room (never enter drywell immediately upon
arrival!).
2. Separate Key must be in use for control room & drywell. Keys for the drywell must be stored within the control
room, thereby forcing the inspector to access control room first before the drywell.
3. Check the Fixed-Wall Gas Detection System control panel (located in the control room) for gases in the
drywell.
5. If gas alarm exists, open access doors of drywell and activate ventilation system (if not already running). If no
gas alarm, proceed to drywell.
6. When alarm clears on Fixed-Wall Gas Detection System control panel, inspector/mechanical staff to take
portable gas detector and check gases in drywell (for at least five minutes prior to entry). When testing gas in a
chamber, you must check at various levels in the chamber as different gases are heavier (e.g. H2S) & lighter
(e.g. CH4) than oxygen.
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Appendix 5
Rescue Procedures
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and accounted for at the assembly point. If any personnel are missing, do
not re-enter the confined space searching for them. Call the emergency
services.
x If in the event that the operative collapses, call the emergency services on
999 or 112 imediately. Also call line manager/supervisor.
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Appendix 6
Rev: 2015-09-22
Confined
Type: Name: Area: Space? Risk Level
Drainage Flowmeter Saggart Flowmeter
Chamber Chamber Kiosk Area No No
Drainage Flowmeter Saggart Flowmeter
Chamber Chamber Flowmeter Chamber Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Ard Mor Control Room No No
Pump House Covering Wet-Well
Drainage Pump Station Ard Mor (Working) Yes Low
Pump House Covering Wet-Well
Drainage Pump Station Ard Mor (Inspection) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Ard Mor Wet-Well (Entering) Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Ballmanagin Control Room No No
Pump House Covering Wet-Well
Drainage Pump Station Ballmanagin (Working) Yes Low
Pump House Covering Wet-Well
Drainage Pump Station Ballmanagin (Inspection) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Ballmanagin Wet-Well (Entering) Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Belgard Fire Station Control Room No No
Drainage Pump Station Belgard Fire Station Wet-Well (Entering) Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Dangan Park Kiosk Area No No
Drainage Pump Station Dangan Park Wet-Well (Entering) Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Esker Control Room No No
Dry-Well - Basement Level (Working
Drainage Pump Station Esker - Line Cracked) Yes Medium
Dry-Well - Basement Level
Drainage Pump Station Esker (Inspection/Pump Choke) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Esker Dry-Well - Ground Level (Working) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Esker Dry-Well - Ground Level (Inspection) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Esker Wet-Well (Entering) Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Esker Odour Control Unit (Control Room) No No
Drainage Pump Station Esker Odour Control Unit (Tub) Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Esker Outlet Valve Chamber (Inspection) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Esker Outlet Valve Chamber (Working) Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Esker Inlet Chamber Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Grangecastle Control Room No No
Dry-Well - Basement Level (Working
Drainage Pump Station Grangecastle - Line Cracked) Yes Medium
Dry-Well - Basement Level
Drainage Pump Station Grangecastle (Inspection/Pump Choke) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Grangecastle Dry-Well - Ground Level (Working) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Grangecastle Dry-Well - Ground Level (Inspection) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Grangecastle Wet-Well (Entering) Yes Medium
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Drainage Pump Station Tobermaclugg Dry-Well - Ground Level (Working) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Tobermaclugg Dry-Well - Ground Level (Inspection) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Tobermaclugg Wet-Well (Entering) Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Tobermaclugg Storm Tank Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Tobermaclugg Inlet Channel Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Whitehall Control Room No No
Pump House Covering Wet-Well
Drainage Pump Station Whitehall (Working) Yes Low
Pump House Covering Wet-Well
Drainage Pump Station Whitehall (Inspection) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Whitehall Wet-Well (Entering) Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Whitehall Outlet Valve Chamber (Inspection) Yes Low
Drainage Pump Station Whitehall Outlet Valve Chamber (Working) Yes Medium
Drainage Pump Station Whitehall Inlet Chamber Yes Medium
Drainage Siphon
Chamber Belfield (UCD) Control Room No No
Drainage Siphon
Chamber Belfield (UCD) Siphon Chamber - Ground Level Yes Medium
Drainage Siphon
Chamber Belfield (UCD) Siphon Chamber - Invert Level Yes High
Drainage Siphon Kilvere (Tempelogue)
Chamber East Chamber Siphon Chamber - Invert Level Yes High
Drainage Siphon Kilvere (Tempelogue)
Chamber West Chamber Siphon Chamber - Invert Level Yes High
Drainage Siphon
Chamber Milltown Siphon Siphon Chamber - Ground Level Yes Medium
Drainage Siphon
Chamber Milltown Siphon Siphon Chamber - Invert Level Yes High
Drainage Siphon
Chamber Owendoher (West) Siphon Chamber - Invert Level Yes High
Drainage Siphon
Chamber Owendoher (East) Siphon Chamber - Invert Level Yes High
Drainage Siphon
Chamber St. Ed's Control Room No No
Drainage Siphon
Chamber St. Ed's Muncher Chamber Yes Medium
Drainage Siphon
Chamber St. Ed's Siphon Chamber Yes High
Drainage Storm Tank Perrystown/Kimmage Kiosk Area No No
Drainage Storm Tank Perrystown/Kimmage Wet-Well Yes Medium
Drainage/Surface
Water Attenuation Tank McUilliam Surface Water Attenuation Tank Yes Medium
Water Pump Station Athgoe Pump House - Ground Level No No
Water Pump Station Boherboy Pump House - Ground Level No No
Water Pump Station Boherboy Pump House - Basement Level No No
Water Pump Station Brittas Pump House - Ground Level No No
Water Pump Station Brittas Chlorine Room No No
Water Pump Station Cruagh Pump Chamber Yes Low
Water Pump Station Friarstown Pump House - Ground Level No No
Water Pump Station Killinarden Pump House - Ground Level No No
Water Pump Station Kiltipper Pump House - Ground Level No No
Water Pump Station Mount Pellier Pump House - Ground Level No No
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Water PRV Chamber Western Ind Estate PRV Chamber Yes Low
Water PRV Chamber Weston PRV Chamber Yes Low
Water PRV Chamber Wheatfield PRV Chamber Yes Low
Water PRV Chamber Willbrook PRV Chamber Yes Low
Woodford + Watery
Water PRV Chamber Lane PRV Chamber Yes Low
Cheeverstown Luas
Water Valve Chamber Stop Valve Chamber Yes High
Water Valve Chamber Outer Ring Road Valve Chamber Yes Medium
Water Valve Chamber Kiltalown 1200 Valve Chamber Yes Medium
Water Valve Chamber Cookstown Road Valve Chamber Yes Medium
Water Valve Chamber Citywest SC Butterfly Valve Chamber Yes Low*
Water Meter Chamber Citywest Meter Chamber Yes Low*
Water Meter Chamber Naas Road Luas Meter Chamber Yes Low*
Water Meter Chamber Cloverhill Road Meter Chamber Yes Low*
Fonthill Railway
Water Meter Chamber Station Meter Chamber Yes Low*
Water Valve Chamber Red Cow 24'' Valve Chamber Yes Low*
Tunnel Katherine Tynan Road Tunnel Yes High
Ballycullen Stream
Culvert Piped Section Culvert Yes Medium**
Robinhood Stream
Culvert Culverted Section Culvert Yes Medium**
M50 Culverts All
stream / river
Culvert crossings Culvert Yes Medium**
Camac Culverted
Culvert Section Culvert Yes Medium**
Poddle Terenure
Culvert Branch Culvert Culvert Yes Medium**
Poddle Priory
Culvert Culvert Culvert Yes Medium**
M4 and M7 Culverts
All stream / river
Culvert crossings Culvert Yes Medium**
Other River / Steam
culverts / Piped
Culvert Sections Culvert Yes Medium**
342 Killinarden Estate
Inspection Chamber Inspection Chamber Yes Medium
* In the case of Meter/Valve chambers, if the chamber is less than or equal to 2m depth and an inspection is taking place,
the confined space risk rating is Low Risk. However, if the chamber is great than 2m depth, and/or work is being
carried out within the chamber, the risk rating increases to Medium Risk.
** In the case of a culvert, the risk level is dependant upon the length and weather conditions. A short culvert in dry weather
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is deemed low risk, but a meddium to long culvert is deemed a midium risk in dry weather conditions. This risk level is
elevated to high risk during wet storm conditions.
Please note that the above list is non-exhaustive and any location not referred to above should
be risk assessed in accordance with the risk level rating as outlined in the Confined Space
Policy Document
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AppendixGCompressorServicingMethodStatement
AppendixHSafePlanofActionTemplate
SafePlanofAction
CFHS006(02) Page1 of1
LOCATION:
SafePlanofAction REV02 Date:30/09/2014
STARTDATE:
CONFINEDSPACEENTRYPERMIT
CompanyName:______________________________________________________________
1. Date:________________________________________________________________
2. PermissionGrantedTo:_________________________________________________
NatureofWork:_______________________________________________________________
TypeofEnvironment:__________________________________________________________
ExactLocation:_______________________________________________________________
ThispermitisvalidforatimeperiodFrom:________________To:_________________
SpecialConditions:____________________________________________________________
PleaseTickAppropriateBox Y N
Results of Gas
Theabovelocationhasbeenexamined Testing:
Therearenocombustibleliquids,vapours,
H2S __________
gasesordust
ContinualAirMonitoringisinplace
CO2 __________
Afireextinguisher/hosereel/blanketis
availablewhileoperationisinprogress
O2 ___________
Person(s)at2aboveandcoworkershave
beenpointedoutandtoldwhattodointhe
LEL __________
eventofafire.
PersonsinvolvedaretrainedinConfined
SpaceEntry.
Signatureofpersonissuingthepermit:______________________________________________
Iunderstandtheconditionsofthispermit
Signed(Person(s)carryingoutthework):____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
WorkCompleted
Thetaskhasbeencompletedwithoutincident.Inthecaseofgaslevelsexceedingtheiracceptablelevels,theworkwill
continuetobeventilateduntilsuchatimeastheoxygenlevelshavereturnedtonormalortheworkterminated.
Signed:__________________________ Date:________________________________
PrintName:______________________
CancellationofConfinedSpaceEntryCert(bypersonissuingcert)
Signed:__________________________ Date:________________________________
PrintName:_______________________
AppendixJRiskAssessment
RiskAssessment
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REV00 DATE:05/01/2017
RiskAssessment
ProjectTitle: SaggartBoherboyWPS&NewcastleDPSSurgeVesselsInspection RiskAssessment#: 001
Assessedby: MichelFeeney DateAssessed: 05/01/2017
Reviewed/Revisedby: NiamhMcNulty DateReviewed:
ActivityCovered: SurgeVesselsInspection(Internal&External)
PeopleExposedtoRisk:
Likelihoodofharm:Veryunlikely/Unlikely/Likely/Verylikely.Severityofharm:Slightharm/Moderateharm/ExtremeHarm.Riskrating:Verylow/Low/Medium/High/VeryHigh
Risk Residual
Hazard Likelihood Severity ControlMeasurestobeImplementedtoReducetheRisk
Rating Risk
A PlantandMachinery
onSite
Selectedplantnot Unlikely Moderat UxMH 1) Beforethevacuumtruckisuseditwillbecheckedforitssuitabilityforthetask,e.g. UxSH=
suitableforthetask eHarm = boomlength,hosinglength. VLow
Mediu 2) Pressureandvacuumhoseswillbecheckedtoensuretheyareingoodworkingorder Risk
m
Plantrollingover Very Extreme VUx 1) Thevacuumtruckwillbesetupandoperateonpavedflatsurfacesthereforetherisk VUxSH
causinginjuryto Unlikely Harm EH= ofrolloverispracticallyzero =VLow
driver High Risk
Risk
Interfacewithground VeryLikely Slight VLxSH 1)As a general rule, persons will clear the area when the vacuum truck operator is VLxSH
workers/membersof Harm =VLow washingoutthesurgevessel =Low
thepubliccausing Risk 2)Care shall be taken by the site foreman to coordinate the arrival and setup of the Risk
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injury vacuumtruckonsite.
3)All personnel on site shall clear the area when the vacuum truck is manoeuvring
duringsetupanddemobilisation.
Failureof Unlikely Moderat Ux 1)Statutory Weekly inspections (GA2) must also be carried out and recorded by the UxSH=
Plant/machinery eHarm MH= driver. VLow
Mediu 2)Plant operators will be responsible for checking machinery on a daily basis and to Risk
mRisk reportanydefectsthatmaybepresent.
3)Plant/machinery not subject to statutory testing should still be inspected weekly
(InternalWeeklymachineryInspectionForm)
B Transport/Movement
ofVehiclesonSite
Interfacebetween Likely Moderat LxMH 1)With plant that has restricted visibility, particularly while carrying out reversing LxSH=
site eHarm =High operations,suitablewarningdevices,orvisualaiddeviceswillbefitted,e.g.cameras, LowRisk
personnel/members Risk flashingbeacons,convexmirrorsetc.Inlinewithstatutoryrequirements.
ofthepublicwithsite 2)Thesiteforemanwillcoordinatethearrivalanddepartureofvehiclesfromsite.
3)Vehicles accessing site will have flashing beacon in place and in operation while on
vehicles/vehicles
site.
accessingsite.
Contactwith/arcingof Very Extreme VUX 1)Overheadservicesshouldbeidentifiedandhighlightedatsitesetup. VUxSH
overheadcables Unlikely Harm EH= 2)ThepresenceofsuchserviceswillbehighlightedintheSiteInduction. =VLow
High 3)MethodStatementforWorkingunderoverheadcablesshouldbefilledandshared RIsk
Risk withworkers,plantoperatorsandforemenifrequired.
C Electricityand
ElectricalEquipment
Contactwithlive Very Extreme VUxEH 1) Before any electrically powered handoperated tool is used to carry out a work VUxSH
electricity Unlikely Harm =High activity it will be checked for suitability for the task, e.g. voltage rating, size and =Vlow
Risk conditionetc Risk
2) SuitableandsufficientWarningSignswillbeerectedtoadvisepersonsofthedanger
ofcontactwithelectricity.
3) ElectricalPanelswillhaveappropriateweatherproofhousingandwillbesecuredand
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coveredtoprotectagainstunauthorisedaccessandinclementweatherconditions.
4) Cablesbeingusedfor220Vsupplywillbeburiedorducted.
5) Connectionswillbecheckedregularlyfordefectsordamage.
6) Allportableelectrictoolsusedonconstructionsitesmustberatedat110V.
Defectiveelectrical Unlikely Moderat UxMH 1) All equipment should be checked by user, prior to use and any defects reported UxSH=
equipment eHarm = immediately. VLow
Mediu 2) Before using any electric appliance on site, including use of transformers and Risk
mRisk extensionreels,thecablesandconnectorsattachedwillbeexaminedtoensurethat
suchcomponentsarenotdamaged.
3) Defectiveequipmentshouldberemovedfromsiteuntilrepaired.
4) WhererequiredPATTestingwillbecarriedoutandequipmenttestedwillbemarked
accordingly.
TripHazard Likely Moderat LxMH 1)Trailing electric cables in situations where they are at risk from damage because of LxSH=
eHarm =High theirpositionwillbeprotectedfromsuchdamage,orasafercablelocationused LowRisk
Risk
Entanglement Unlikely Moderat ULx 1) Manyhand/portabletoolshaverotatingshaftsandcomponents,othersduetotheir UxSH=
eHarm MH= application will emit fragments including dust and sparks. Such tools must have VLow
Mediu suitableguardsfitted,e.g.Circularsawguards,ptoshaftguardsetc. Risk
m
Petrochemical Very Moderat VUx 1)Petroldrivengeneratorsmustalwaysbeusedoutdoorstoavoidthedeadlyeffectsof VUxSH
poweredsmallplant Unlikely eHarm MH=V carbonmonoxidebuildupfromexhaustgases. =VLow
lowrisk Risk
D AbrasiveWheels
Bursting of the wheel Very Moderat VUx 1) TheProjectManager/SiteAgentwillensurethatanyabrasivewheelmachinehiredor VUxSH
ordisc. Unlikely eHarm MH= owned by the Company will be provided and maintained in accordance with the =VLow
Very relevantstandards. Risk
Low 2) The Project Manager/Site Agent will ensure that sufficient Operatives have been
trainedinthemounting ofabrasivewheelsanddiscsonthetypeofmachineto be
Risk
usedandthatthenamesofthepersonsappointedarenoted.
3) Anydefectmustbereportedandthemachinetakenoutofuseimmediately.
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Very Risk
Low
Risk
Fireandexplosion. Very Extreme VUxEH 1) Onlytrainedandexperiencedoperativesarepermittedtocarryoutworkwithan VUxSH
Unlikely Harm =High Abrasivewheel =VLow
Risk 2) Sparksfromlooseparticlescancausefiresorexplosionifneartoflammable Risk
materials.Ensuretheworkareaisclearofsuchmaterialsandalsoofpeoplewhomay
beaffectedbysuchsparks.
E Access&Egress
Slips,TripsandFalls. Unlikely Moderat UxMH 1) TheProjectManager/SiteAgentwillensurethatbeforeworkcommences,accessand UxSH
eHarm = egressroutesareplanned. =VLow
Mediu 2) He/shewillensurethatallroutesofaccessandegressaresafe. Risk
mRisk 3) be large enough to permit safe passage of employees and safe use of any plant or
materialsrequiredtobeused,
4) Used and maintained in such condition as to prevent, so far as is reasonably
practicable,riskofslippingortripping.
F Control&Disposalof
Waste
Workareas Unlikely Slight UxSH 1)Makeclearingwasteapriorityforalltrades.Checkthateveryoneisawareofwhatis UxSH=
Harm =VLow requiredthatitisbeingdone VLow
Risk Risk
G ManualHandling
Anytaskthatinvolves VeryLikely Moderat VLx 1) Hazardous manual handling operations are to be avoided so far as is reasonably VLxSH
lifting. eHarm MH=V practicable. =Low
(Outcome: Personal High 2) Manualhandlingtrainingandinformationwillbeprovided. Risk
Injury) Risk 3) Anyhazardousmanualhandlingoperationsthatcannotbeavoidedwillbeassessed.
4) The risk of injury from hazardous manual handling will be reduced so far as is
reasonablypracticable.
Load being handled is VeryLikely Moderat VLx 1) Loadswillbereducedsothattheyare lighterandlessbulky.Thesupplierofgoods VLxSH
tooheavyorlarge. eHarm MH=V willbeconsultedtoensureallmeasuresarebeingtakentoreducetheriskofinjury. =VLow
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H WorkinConfined
Spaces
Conditionsthatgive Very Extreme VUxEH 1) Priortoenteringaconfinedspacetocarryoutworkactivity,afullsurveyofthework VUx
risetoalikelihoodof Unlikely Harm =High areawillbecarriedouttoidentifyallthehazardsthatmayexistwithin,particularly MH=v
anaccident,harmor Risk thepresenceofharmfulgases. LowRisk
injuryofsuchanature 2) Basedontheidentificationofthehazards,afullriskassessmentwillbecarriedout
inwritingandallthenecessarycontrolsidentifiedandcommunicatedtothe
astorequire
relevantpersonswhocouldbeexposedtosuchrisks.
emergencyaction.
3) APermittoWorksystemwillbeputinplace.Thissystemwillensurethatonly
authorisedpersonscanentertheconfinedspaceworkarea,underverycontrolled
laiddownconditions.
4) Personsenteringthesurgevesselwillwearaharnessattachedtoawinchmounted
outsidethevessel.
5) Arescuekitincludingbreathingapparatuswillbelocatedonsiteonstandbyforthe
durationoftheconfinedspaceworks.
6) Wherethepresenceorthebuildupofharmfulgasesarelikelytoexist,suitablegas
detectorswillbeused,whichwillraiseanalarmiforwhenthebuildupofharmful
levelsofgasestakesplace.
7) Personsinsidetheconfinedspacewillatalltimesbeinverbalcontactwiththoseon
thesurface.Theequipmentusedtocommunicatewillbesparkfreetopreventit
providinganignitionsource.
8) Noworkerwillbeallowedtoworkaloneinanyconfinedspace.
9) Onlyenterthetankonceithasbeenverifiedthatitissafetodoso.Neverentera
confinedspaceifthereisanydoubtastothesafetyofthepersonnelentering
I FallsfromHeight
Generalworkat VeryLikely Extreme VLx 1) Avoidworkatheightwherethisisreasonablypracticable. LxSH=
height Harm EH= 2) Useworkequipmentorothermeasurestopreventfallswhereyoucannotavoid Low
Very workingatheight.
High 3) Whereyoucannoteliminatetheriskofafall,useworkequipmentorother
measurestominimisethedistanceandconsequencesofafall.
4) Ensurethatallworkatheightisproperlyplanned,organised,supervisedandcarried
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out.
5) Ensuretheplacewhereworkatheightisdoneissafe.
6) Ensureallworkatheighttakesaccountofweatherconditions.
7) Ensurethoseinvolvedinworkatheightareinstructedandtrained.
8) Ensureequipmentforworkatheightisappropriatelyinspected.
9) Ensuretherisksfromfragilesurfacesareproperlycontrolled.
10) Ensureinjuryfromfallingobjectsisprevented.
11) FollowthesafeworkatheighthierarchyAvoid,Prevent,Mitigateandgive
collectivemeasurespriority.
Scaffolding Likely Extreme LxEH= 1) Theassembly,useanddismantlingofscaffoldingwillbedoneinaccordancewith LxSH=
Harm Very manufacturersguidelines. Low
High 2) Wherethedesignanderectionofthescaffoldingisoutsidethestandard
manufacturersguidelines,anassembly,useanddismantlingplanwillbedrawnup
byacompetentperson.
3) Strengthandstabilitycalculationsforscaffoldingmustbecarriedoutunlessanote
ofthecalculationsisalreadyavailableorscaffoldingisassembledtoconformwith
recognisedstandards.
4) Nopersonotherthanacompetentscaffolderwillbepermittedtoalter,erect,
dismantleorotherwiseinterferewithanyscaffolding.Mobileaccesstowersmustbe
erectedbyscaffoldersorothercompetentpersons(e.g.CSCSMobileAccess
towers/PASMA).
5) Scaffoldsmustbeerectedongroundorsurfacesthathavebeenprepared,levelled
andconsolidated.
6) Scaffoldingdecksshallbesuitableforloadstobecarried,thenatureofthework
beingperformedandsafeforworkingonandpassage.
7) Allscaffoldswillbeequippedwithguardrails,toeboards,barriersorothermeans
ofprotection.Theseshallbeofsufficientdimensions,strengthandrigidityforthe
purposeintended,securedasnottobecomeaccidentallydisplacedandplacedasto
prevent,sofarasispracticable,thefallofanyemployee,materialorobject.
8) Guardrailsshallbeatleast950millimetresabovetheedgefromwhichanemployee
islikelytofall.Anyintermediateguardrailorsimilarmeansofprotectionshallbe
positionedsothatanygapdoesnotexceed470mm.
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9) Lateralopeningswillonlybefoundatpointsofaccesstoaladderorstairwayor
whereanopeningisnecessary.
10) Anyscaffoldbeingerected,alteredordismantledorotherwisenotsuitablefor
usebyemployeesmusthaveanoticeerectedadvisingthatitisnottobeused.
11) Allscaffoldsmustbetiedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersguidelinesor
relevantCodeofPractice.
12) TrainingwillbeprovidedforSupervisorsrequiredtoinspectscaffolding.
13) Ascaffoldhandovercertificatemustbefilledinbythescaffolderupon
completionoferectionofscaffolding.Scaffoldingwillbeinspectedperiodicallyas
requiredtoensurethatanydefectisrectified.Areportoftheinspectionandaction
takenwillberecordedintherelevantform(GA3).Asimilarinspectionwillalsobe
carriedoutafterhighwinds,alterationoradverseweatherconditions.
Ladders VL EX VLx 1) Justifywhetheraladderorstepladderisthemostsuitableaccessequipment VLxSH=
EH= comparedtootheraccessequipmentoptions. Low
Very 2) Asaguide,onlyusealadderorstepladder:
High Wheretheworkisofshortduration.Laddersarenotsuitableforworkwhere
theyareinonepositionfor30minutesormore.
Wheretheriskislow,i.e.becausethenatureoftheworkmakesafallunlikelyor
wherethereisafallthatthenatureofthefallwouldbeunlikelytocauseinjury.
Forlightwork.Laddersarenotsuitableforstrenuousorheavywork.
Forworkthatdoesnotinvolvecarryingheavyorawkwardtoolsorequipment;
Whereahandholdisavailablebothforclimbingtheladderandintheworking
position.
Whereyoucanmaintainthreepointsofcontact(handsandfeet)attheworking
position.Onaladderwhereyoucannotmaintainahandhold,otherthanfora
briefperiodoftime,othermeasureswillbeneededtopreventafallorreduce
theconsequencesofone.Onstepladderswhereahandholdisnotpracticable,a
riskassessmentwillhavetojustifywhetheritissafeornot.
3) Site/taskspecificriskassessmentsshouldbecarriedoutwhererequired.
AppendixKEmergencyContactNumbers
EMERGENCYTELEPHONENUMBERS
Theappointedpersonwillcontactthefollowingintheeventofanemergency:
Ambulance 999/112
FirstAidersonSite: ToBeConfirmed
TallaghtHospital (01)4142000/(01)4144200
LocalDoctorDr.AmmarAlhassan (01)4586805
Garda 999/112
RathcooleGardaStation (01)6667900
FireBrigade 999/112
TallaghtFireStation (01)6734000
SouthDublinCountyCouncil KenClayton0863803059
RossFlanagan0861416001
E.S.B.Emergency 1850372999
GasEmergency 1850205050
Eircom 1902
NiamhMcNulty(CoffeySafetyOfficer) 0868284067
CoffeyHeadOffice (091)844356
FireExtinguishersandFirstAidBoxwillbekeptonsiteatalltimes
AppendixLMethodStatementSummary
MethodStatementSafetySummary
Thisappendixcontainsasummaryofspecifichealthandsafetyinformationfromthemethodstatement.
Thissectionistobecommunicatedbythedesignatedpersontoallrelevantpersonnelcarryingouttasksas
partoftheplannedworks.Personnelshouldnotsigntheconfirmationofcommunicationsheetunlessthey
understandthecontentsandassignedduties/responsibilitiestherein.
1. SitePersonnel
Name Position/Role
MichelFeeney ProjectManager
EoinBoylan SiteEngineer
BrianMannion SiteForeman/MechanicalFitter
BernardMcDermott Electrician
RiltaEnvironmentalLtd. Vacuumtruckoperator
AtlasCopco Compressorservicingengineer
ExpertScaffolding Scaffoldinginstaller
AssessIreland Engineeringsurveyor
2. Plant/Equipment&Materials
Plant/Equipment CompetentPerson(s)
Airblowerand10mduct BrianMannion
Vacuumtruck RiltaEnvironmentalLtd.
Pressuretestpump AssessIreland
Scaffolding ExpertScaffolding
HandheldultrasonicNDTdevice AssessIreland
Personalgasmonitor BrianMannion
Lightingrig BrianMannion
Miscellaneoushosesandfittings BrianMannion
Materials
Neoprenegaskets
PPE
3. PlannedWorks
ScopeofWorks
Provide surge vessel statutory inspection services and compressor maintenance services at Saggart
BoherboyandNewcastleSouthDublinCountyCouncil(SDCC)sites
SequenceofWorks
Responsibility
Step: Summary: Allocatedby
Supervisorto:
1 CompressorServicing AtlasCopco
2 Scaffoldinginstallation ExpertScaffolding
3 Vesselisolation,lockoutandtagout:
Pumps,compressorandisolationvalves SDCC,B.Mannion
4 Vesseldeenergisationanddraindown:
Ventresidualcompressedairfromthetank,attachdrainhoseanddrain B.Mannion,SDCC
downthetank.SeeMethodStatementAppendixC.
5 ExternalInspection:
The external surfaces and components of the vessel will be inspected AssessIreland
fordefectsbytheengineeringsurveyor.
6 VesselInternalAccess:
The vessel manway will be opened to provide access to the vessel B.Mannion,Rilta
internals. Washdown of the inside of the vessel will be carried out if EnvironmentalLtd.
required. Lighting and forced ventilation equipment will be installed
insidethevessel.
7 InternalInspection:
Theengineeringsurveyorwillenterthevesselandinspecttheinternal AssessIreland,
surfaces of the vessel shell and any welded joints, vessel connections B.Mannion
etc.
8 NonDestructiveTesting:
The engineeringsurveyor willcarryoutspot checks ofthevesselshell AssessIreland,
thicknessaswellasinvestigatinganysitesofcorrosionidentifiedduring B.Mannion
theinternal/externalinspections.
9 SafetyValveandPressureGaugeTesting
The engineering surveyor will inspect and test the vessel safety valve AssessIreland,
andpressuregaugetoensuretheyareinproperworkingorder B.Mannion
10 VesselDisinfection
The surge vessel will be disinfected as per SDCC requirements (if B.Mannion,SDCC
required)
11 VesselSealingandReCommissioning
The vessel manway will be reinstalled, drain hoses disconnected and SDCC,B.Mannion
blanking flanges reinstalled on drain valves. The surge vessel will then
be reinstated into service in accordance with the vessel manufacturer
procedure,seeMethodStatementAppendixC
5. Communication/Consultation
Method
Statement:
Project SiteAgent:
Title:
Conducted Date:
by:
We the undersigned hereby confirm that the contents of the Method Statement and Risk
Assessmenthavebeenbroughttoourattentionandagreetocarryouttheworksdetailedinasafe
anddiligentmannerinaccordancewiththeSafeMethodsoutlined: