Fresh Air in Dark Places

This book is a guide to the hazards associated with entering enclosed or confined spaces on board. Enclosed space entry is a dangerous activity that can result in fatal accidents if not carried out safely. This publication is a guide to the hazards that underpin an enclosed space operation, looking at the risks of and requirements for entering confined spaces. Enclosed space entry is a hazardous activity that results in fatal accidents each year. It may also be known as: Dangerous space entry Tank entry Confined space entry Entry into an enclosed space should only be made when there are no alternative measures that could be taken, when all hazards have been assessed and dealt with and it has been verified that the space contains fresh air.