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March 21, 2020

Importance of wearing a personal gas detector during confined space entry

Two incidents highlight the importance of personal gas detectors that are worn by the person entering a confined space. Read about the incidents in this link (Source; US Coast guard)
I myself had an escape 25 years ago, from a confined space which had CO in it due to improper blinding, because my personal alarm went off.

March 17, 2020

Accident due to improper LOTOTO

This incident highlights the importance of LOTOTO. You cant mess around. You have only one life. Read the incident in this link
Source: US coast guard

March 13, 2020

Air Receivers and Relief Valves

An accident with an air receiver teaches us many lessons. Read about it in this link
Source: US coast guard

March 9, 2020

Engineer dies inside a confined space

An experienced engineer went inside a confined space in a ship. Unfortunately, the latches on the entrance hatch closed by gravity once he was inside and he could not come out. He was found dead later. Read the incident in this link
Source: US coast guard

March 5, 2020

TANK EXPLOSION

TANK EXPLOSION
An incident where a damaged pump caused an explosion
Source: US Coast Guard

March 2, 2020