Risk Evaluations
Scenario Description Hazards Existing Assessment New
Controls Controls
Procedure Improper Injury 1. Enclosed 4 1.
Pre-entry Space Entry Implement a
preparation Procedure checklist
of 2. Enclosed system to
equipment Space Entry ensure all
(incl safety Permit equipment is
and 3. Final inspected
respiratory safety and
equipment) equipment prepared
check before entry.
2. Introduce
a pre-entry
training
module
focusing on
the proper
use and
inspection of
safety
equipment.
3. Schedule
regular
audits to
verify
compliance
with the
preparation
procedures.
Equipment Pre-entry 1. Injury 1. Enclosed 5 1. Conduct
gas 2. Fatality Space Entry regular
measuring - Procedure calibration
Incorrect 2. Enclosed of gas
readings Space Entry measuring
(explosion, Permit equipment
exposure to 3. with logs
oxygen lean Calibration maintained
atmospheres requirement for each
) s calibration.
2. Introduce
a secondary
check by
another
trained
personnel
before entry.
3. Develop a
protocol for
immediate
action if
readings are
outside safe
limits.
Procedure Aspiration - 1. Injury 1. Enclosed 5 1. Install
Poor 2. Fatality Space Entry anti-slip
personnel Procedure mats and
access, Slips, 2. Enclosed proper
Trips & Falls Space Entry lighting in
Permit areas of
entry.
2. Provide
personnel
with fall
arrest
systems and
proper
footwear.
3. Introduce
a buddy
system
where one
person is
always
monitoring
another
during
entry.
Procedure Lowering Injury 1. Enclosed 4 1. Use
equipment/t Space Entry secure lifting
ools into Procedure equipment
enclosed 2. Enclosed and
space - Space Entry procedures
Dropping of Permit to lower
equipment/t tools into
ools the space.
2.
Implement
tool
tethering
systems to
prevent
accidental
dropping.
3. Train
personnel
on proper
lifting and
lowering
techniques
specific to
confined
spaces.
Procedure Removing 1. Injury 1. Enclosed 4 1. Conduct a
equipment - 2. Space Entry thorough
Dropping or Equipment Procedure inspection
forgetting Damage 2. Enclosed and
equipment/t Space Entry checklist
ools in Permit verification
enclosed after
space equipment
removal.
2. Use
colored or
high-
visibility
equipment
to make it
easier to
spot any left
behind.
3. Train
personnel
on
procedures
for
systematical
ly removing
all
equipment.
Procedure Closing of 1. 1. Enclosed 6 1.
enclosed Equipment Space Entry Implement a
space; Damage Procedure tagging
removing of 2. Injury 2. Double system
equipment - check by where each
Loss, supervisor manhole or
manholes entry point
not properly must be
closed and signed off as
secured secured by a
supervisor.
2. Introduce
a mechanical
locking
system that
prevents
accidental
opening or
improper
closure.
3. Regularly
train and
refresh
personnel
on the
importance
of securing
entry points.
Procedure Inadvertent 1. Loss of 1. Enclosed 6 1. Install
Ballasting of cargo Space Entry automatic
tank 2. Injury Procedure shut-off
2. Procedure valves with
identifying alarms to
persons prevent
required unauthorize
d ballasting.
2.
Implement a
manual
override
system
requiring
two
personnel to
confirm and
authorize
ballasting.
3. Regularly
test and
maintain
ballasting
equipment
to ensure
proper
functionality
.
