RE: TANK CLEANING21 May 2025 19:55
1. Confined Space Entry Permits:
Purpose:
These permits are essential for ensuring the safety of workers entering confined spaces, like storage tanks, for cleaning or inspection.
Process:
Before entry, a qualified person must complete a safety checklist, which forms the basis of the permit.
Requirements:
The permit should only be issued by individuals with proper training and instruction.
Hazards:
Tank cleaning can involve flammable atmospheres, bacterial contamination, and risks of entrapment or falls.
Example:
A storage tank cleaning project would likely require a confined space entry permit to ensure the safety of workers.
Loads of people have died or been seriously ill from lack of controls on tank cleaning
I lost a mate back in the day he was only cleaning concrete from inside a tank