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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Characteristics of a confined space must include:	those described in the Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) (National Standards) Regulation and/or Australian Standard (AS/NZS) 2865 Safe working in a confined space

Confined spaces include one or more of the following:	ballast tanks battery lockers boilers cargo tanks/holds chain lockers cofferdams compressor rooms double bottoms duct keels engine components fuel tanks furnaces inert gas scrubber plants pump rooms sewage tanks storage areas for fixed fire extinguishing media trunking and pressure vessels void spaces

Regulations, standards and codes of practice must include:	Code of Safe Working Practice for Australian Seafarers - Section 10 Entering and working in enclosed or confined spaces International Safety Management (ISM) Code Navigation Act 2012 Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) (National Standards) Regulations 2003

Regulations, codes of practice and standards include one or more of the following:	AS/NZS 2865 Safe working in a confined space International Maritime Organization (IMO) Resolution A 1050 (27) Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and in Terminals (SIGTTO) shipboard confined /enclosed space entry procedures

Vessels include:	any Australian or international commercial vessel or unit

Hazards include one or more of the following:	cold pipes and valves (refrigeration and liquefied gases etc.) dangerous goods in packaged form electricity and wiring systems flammable or explosive atmospheres free flowing solids height hot pipes (steam, fuel oil, lubricating oils etc.) manual handling moving equipment noise oxygen deficiency or enrichment physical obstructions such as transverse frames and floors poor visibility products or processes in adjacent spaces restricted access rising liquids slippery or uneven surfaces temperature extremes toxic liquids, solids, gases, vapours and dusts vibration

Risks include one or more of the following:	asphyxiation contamination engulfment falling fire or explosion

Risk control measures include one or more of the following:	atmospheric testing barricading cleaning de-energising isolation lockout purging signage tag out ventilation

Authorised personnel include one or more of the following:	Master Delegated Safety Officer Chief Mate Chief Engineer 1st Engineer

Permit requirements include one or more of the following:	atmospheric testing results cold work permit communications competent person who has control of the space and the authorising officerâ€™s signature date and period of validity hazards that are likely to be present height permit hot work permit isolation checklist locations of the space need for respiratory protection personal protection clothing required personal protective equipment required person/s entering rescue arrangements and emergency equipment risk control measures standby person/s

Ready for entry include one or more of the following:	communications understood and tested control measures confirmed and implemented development of an appropriate plan to complete works in the space emergency plan confirmed as appropriate or modified and equipment in position at the ready method of safe entry and exit in place permit/s signed by the Responsible Officer and posted safe atmosphere confirmed (or relevant measures in place to ensure safe entry into an unsafe atmosphere) space is secured standby person/s identified and in position

Personal protective clothing and equipment include one or more of the following :	atmospheric monitoring equipment chemically resistant splash suits coveralls gloves harness and restraint equipment helmet respiratory protection (self rescue devices and self contained breathing apparatus [SCBA]) safety boots safety glasses or goggles

Entry equipment include one or more of the following:	anchor straps and/or anchor points atmospheric testing and monitoring equipment confined space harnesses fall arrest systems equipment intrinsically safe torches/lifting lifeline/signalling line lockout kit retractable lanyard/s rope kit/winching SCBA signage tripod ventilation fan and ducting

Precautions during entry include one or more of the following:	atmosphere must be tested prior to entry, before re-entry and at frequent intervals atmospheric monitoring must occur during occupancy if conducting prolonged work activities or in extreme temperatures, regular breaks should be taken if entry to unknown or unsafe atmospheres cannot be avoided the use of suitable breathing apparatus e.g. airline or self-contained should be employed occupants must be provided with calibrated and tested multi-gas detectors standby person must maintain communications with occupants and relevant personnel ventilation must continue while the space is occupied

Role and responsibilities of standby person/s include:	as defined in Regulation 4.18 Part 4 of the Occupational Health & Safety (Maritime Industry) (National Standards) Regulation

Emergency rescue equipment includes one or more of the following:	atmospheric monitoring equipment emergency escape breathing devices first aid kit harnesses helmets lighting oxygen resuscitation kit rescue ropes rope recovery kit SCBA stretcher tripod