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WORK SAFELY IN ENCLOSED SPACES ON A VESSEL

WORK SAFELY IN ENCLOSED SPACES ON A VESSEL

Unit of competency
National Code
TDMMF5907A
State Code
S5431
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/06/2007
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/01/2008
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
25/01/2008
Nominal Hours
6
Description
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow and apply established safety procedures, standards and regulations when working in an enclosed space on a vessel, and in particular, Australian Standard AS2865Safe working in a confined space. This includes obtaining required permits to enter a confined space, completing all required planning and preparation prior to entering the confined space, following all permit conditions, planned procedures and necessary precautions upon entry, and taking appropriate action during a possible emergency that may occur while working in a confined space on a vessel.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Obtain permission to enter a confined space on a vessel
  • a Permission to enter and work in a confined space is sought from authorised personnel on the vessel in accordance with regulatory requirements and Australian Standard AS2865
  • b Permit for the entry into a confined space is completed and submitted for approval to the Master or other designated person as per regulatory requirements and Australian Standard AS2865
  • c Dependent on the type of work to be conducted other required permit(s) to work are submitted to the master or other designated person for approval
2 Prepare to enter a confined space on a vessel
  • a An appropriate plan is prepared for the completion of the work activity in the confined space, including an associated emergency rescue plan
  • b Confined space is isolated as per regulatory requirements and Australian Standard AS2865
  • c Checks are made to confirm that all permit conditions and requirements have been fulfilled
  • d Appropriate tests are arranged to be carried out on the atmosphere in the confined space by designated personnel using necessary testing equipment and procedures
  • e Space is ventilated as per regulatory requirements and Australian Standard AS2865
  • f Hazards and risks associated with the confined space are identified and suitable risk-management strategies are established
  • g Suitable personal protective equipment is obtained and prepared for use
  • h Checks are made to ensure that the entry point and work area within the confined space are suitably illuminated to required standards
  • i Standby persons are arranged to be in attendance as per regulatory requirements and Australian Standard AS2865
  • j Communication system to be used while in the confined space is established with relevant personnel
  • k Access arrangements are checked to establish an appropriate strategy for the recovery of injured and unconscious persons in the event of an emergency or accident
  • l Procedures for entering and exiting the confined space are established in collaboration with other crew who may be involved as well as all standby and authorised personnel
  • m All required emergency and rescue arrangements are organised to be in place as per regulatory requirements and Australian Standard AS2865
3 Enter and workin a confined space on a vessel
  • a Plan for entering and working in the confined space is closely followed during work activities, including the use of agreed communication arrangements
  • b All required personal protective equipment and other safety equipment is selected and used in accordance with regulatory requirements throughout work activities in the confined space
  • c Atmosphere and other hazards within the confined space are continuously monitored using established processes
3 Enter and workin a confined space on a vessel(continued)
  • d All persons involved and all equipment used is accounted for during and after the work activity in the confined space
  • e Entry point to the confined space is secured after entry as per regulatory requirements and Australian Standard AS2865
4 Take appropriate action during an emergency while in a confined space on a vessel
  • a Planned and rehearsed emergency and rescue procedures are followed in the event of an accident or other emergency while in an enclosed space
  • b Shipboard and shoreside emergency services personnel are alerted in the event of an emergency as per regulatory requirements and Australian Standard AS2865
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WH838 MARF010 Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel Unit of competency
WG419 MARF3007A Work safely in confined spaces on a vessel Unit of competency