Safety Flash
Confined space entry hot work fatality
Confined space entry hot work fatality
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/25
- Confined SpaceHazardous SubstancesHot Work and FirePermit to Work
- Confined space hazardsHazardous substancesHuman factors
- Confined space entryHot work
- Exclusion zonesOperating and work proceduresPermit to workRisk assessment
- Marine industry
Summary
A welder died after entering a pipe to check welding in a shipyard. The flash identifies shortcomings in entry restrictions, supervision, communication, procedures and assessment of argon-related risks. Actions included barriers and signage at specified pipe openings, revised restricted-space procedures, and additional inert-gas input to risk assessments and work permits.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
An incident was brought to IMCA’s attention relating to a confined space entry hot work fatality in a shipyard.
IMCA SF 02/25. Themes: confined space, hazardous substances, hot work and fire, permit to work.