Charla de seguridad sobre Contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Qué es

Air in the work area that may hold harmful contaminants or flammable gases, vapours or dusts.

Controles que hay que revisar, del más eficaz al menos eficaz

1. Do the work from outside the space, or remove contaminants by cleaning or purging before entry, where possible.
2. Isolate pipes and services that could let gases, vapours or liquids into the work area before anyone enters.
3. Ventilate with forced air, using intrinsically safe equipment where flammable gas may be present, and never ventilate with pure oxygen.
4. Test the atmosphere for oxygen, flammable gases and toxic contaminants with a calibrated gas detector before entry and during work.
5. Control entry with a permit, a standby person and a rescue plan that has been tested.
6. Provide supplied-air respiratory equipment where a safe atmosphere cannot be maintained.

Dónde aparece en el trabajo

Pasos de trabajo de plantillas de SafetyDocs que tratan contaminated or flammable atmosphere:

• Confined spacesAsphyxiationDe Hoarder Cleaning Plan
• Fixing pipework, tanksControl trench collapse, hazardous atmosphere, falls, cuts, sewer biohazards, fumes and laser risks when fixing pipework.De Plumbing Drainage
• Vent/degas tankVent the tank safely to prevent explosions and asphyxiation.De Fuel Tank Maintenance Bulk-Manned Entry
• Working with powered & non-powered toolsPrevent electrocution, injury, fire and asphyxiation.De Road Safety Barrier Installation

Preguntas para el equipo

1. ¿Dónde podría aparecer contaminated or flammable atmosphere hoy en este trabajo?
2. El control más eficaz es: «Do the work from outside the space, or remove contaminants by cleaning or purging before entry, where possible». ¿Podemos hacerlo aquí? Si no, ¿por qué no?
3. ¿Qué controles para contaminated or flammable atmosphere faltan o no funcionan en esta obra?
4. ¿Cuándo detendrías el trabajo por contaminated or flammable atmosphere, y a quién avisarías?
5. ¿Cómo informamos de un peligro, un cuasi accidente o un incidente en este trabajo?