Safety Flash
Unauthorised entry into confined space
Unauthorised entry into confined space
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 04/24
- Confined SpaceContractor ManagementControl of WorkHot Work and Fire
- Confined space hazards
- Confined space entryHot workInspection and maintenance
- Contractor managementExclusion zonesPermit to workStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During barge repairs involving welding and grinding, subcontract personnel entered a confined space without authorisation. A stand-by person intervened and work stopped; nobody was harmed. The flash identifies inadequate barriers, hazard awareness and supervision, and describes strengthened access controls, contractor engagement, permits and training requirements.
Classifications: Confined space hazards; confined-space hazards.
Classifications: Confined space entry; tank entry; enclosed space entry.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Personnel observed accessing a confined space in which welding was taking place.
IMCA SF 04/24. Themes: confined space, contractor management, control of work, hot work and fire.