Working In Enclosed Spaces
A confined space as defined by the UK Confined Space Regulations 1997 is a place that is substantially (but not always entirely) enclosed and that there is a reasonably foreseeable specified risk.
More specifically to maritime operations, The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022 apply. These regulations place duties on shipowners, masters, skippers, fishermen, employers of seafarers and others to take measures to protect seafarers and fishermen from the hazards of entering and/or working in enclosed spaces. Regulation 3.0 defines and enclosed space as being a space which is not designed for continuous worker occupancy and has limited opening for entry and exit and/or inadequate ventilation.
At Ocean Technical Safety Services Ltd we have extensive experience of working under both sets of regulations and can provide advice, training and operational assistance to ensure that your enclosed space operations are completed safely.
Entry Into Enclosed Space Consultancy Service
Negotiating the co-existing UK Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022 can be tricky. Whilst they govern working practices on land and at sea respectively training and awareness may suffer conflicts when either of the regulations are applied.
At Ocean Technical Safety Services Ltd we can provide consultancy to ensure that best practice is adopted and the operations are carried out safely regardless of which set of regulations applies and can provide practical advice on a range of enclosed/confined space issues:
- Identification, classification and risk assessment of spaces
- Operational policy & procedure writing
- Safe System Of Work planning
- Equipment selection
- Rescue procedures and techniques.
By consulting with us at an early stage, you can be sure that your confined/enclosed space operations will be carried out to the very best practice.
Working In Enclosed Spaces - Training
Ocean Technical Safety Services Ltd provides a range of training courses that meet the requirements of the UK Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022:
Working In Enclosed Spaces –
- Low risk 1 day competence based course
- Medium risk 2 days competence based course
- High risk 3 days competence based course
- Rescue and Recovery From Enclosed Spaces
- Breathing Apparatus User Training
We also provide a wide range of associated confined space courses, including City & Guilds accredited Working In Confined Spaces, through our partner training provider.
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