Confined Spaces: Silent & Invisible Killers

Confined Spaces: Silent & Invisible Killers

H2S gas generated due to use of a biodegradable soy based cleaner.

H2S gas generated due to use of a biodegradable soy based cleaner.

H2S incident during tank sampling

H2S incident during tank sampling

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.

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

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

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

TANK EXPLOSION

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

Danger! Improper Bonding During Gas Freeing Can Have Explosive Results!

US Coast Guard has issued a safety alert on Danger! Improper Bonding During Gas Freeing Can Have Explosive Results! 
Important lessons to be learnt for us in the CPI
Source: US Coast Guard