Duties of Confined Space attendant | Role of Hole Watcher.

Working in confined space is very risky & dangerous because of:-

As per OSHA every year 92 fatalities happens related to confined space.

Hazards in Confined Space 

• Confined Space is not designed for human beings.
• Confined Space have limited access & egress.
• Lack of Lighting/illumination.
• Lack of ventilation.
• Presence of Toxic & Flammable gases.
• Lack of communication facilities.
• Lack of hazard monitoring at confined space.

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Safety Precautions for confined space.

Before entering in confined space make sure:-

• Valid Work permit.
• All safety precautions followed as per JSA/Permit/Sop.
• Proper ventilation is provided.
• Gas test done.
• Oxygen level is 19.5% - 23.5%.
• Confined Space attendant is deployed.

Duties of confined space attendant 

Who is Confined Space attendant?

Confined Space is a person deployed at the entrance of confined space who is trained and aware about the hazards and risk associated with confidence space, confined space attached have must knowledge of emergency procedure that means what he have to do in case of any emergency in confined space.

Confined Space attendant plays a major role in safety of workers working in confined space, confined space attendant also known as hole watcher.

What is confined space attendant

Duties of Confined Space attendant:-

1. He will ensure that valid work permit is available.

2. Stop the work if all safety measures are not taken as mentioned in work permit.

3. Keep entry/exit log sheet and mention name of entrants and person who are coming out from confined space.

4. Keep communicating with workers in verbal/visual means.

5. Be alert, monitor the workplace condition and know the location of assembly point, wind shock ?, emergency contact number.

6. On any emergency evacuate all workmen from confined space.

7. Ensure entry/exit access is clear.

8. Raise alarm in case of incident in confined space.

9. Assist emergency team where necessary.

10. Always present at entry point during work.

Confined space attendant duties

Note:- Confined Space attendant will not allowed to enter in confined space for rescue in case of emergency.

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Duties of confined space attendant.

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