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Confined Space Safety Toolbox Talk (TBT)

Updated: Jun 7, 2022



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In this post, we are going to know about the Confined Space Safety Toolbox Talk (TBT).


What is Confined Space?


A confined space is a place that is substantially enclosed (though not always entirely), and where serious injury can occur from hazardous substances or conditions within the space or nearby (e.g. lack of oxygen, poor entry or exit, sudden change of temperature, etc. ).


Hazards


 Lack of Oxygen

 Toxic Gases

 Fire

 Slip & Trips

 Access & Egress

 Free-flowing materials



Risks


 Asphyxiation

 Falls

 Free-flowing solids

 Drowning

 Body temperature rise

 Engulfment


Examples of confined spaces


silos, vats, hoppers, utility vaults, tanks, water supply towers, sewers, pipes, access shafts, truck or rail tank cars, manholes, pump stations, manure pits and storage bins.


Do Not Work (If)


 No permit to work

 Incompetent

 No gas test performed

 No ventilation provided

 No EEBA available

 Extreme temperature

 No access & egress

 No supervision


Always Work (If)


 PTW approved

 Competent to work

 Personal gas monitor pre-sent

 Gas test performed

 Ventilation provided

 EEBA available

 Temperature acceptable

 Access & egress present & Supervision available


I hope, you understand about the Confined Space Safety Toolbox Talk (TBT).


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