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CONFINED SPACE RISK ASSESSMENT

Confined Space Identification name / number: Void Tank Date of Assessment: 22 October 2019

Description of the Confined Space: Void Tank

Description of work to be performed: Cut and replace drainage Pipework

Assessment performed by: Stephen Jubb

Is it possible to eliminate work inside the Confined Space? Yes No If No, Identify the hazards associated with the
confined space and then control measures to
minimise risk.

Risk Classification Matrix

Likelihood Consequences
1. Insignificant 2. Minor 3. Moderate 4. Major 5. Catastrophic

A. Almost Certain 5 L (5) M (10) H (15) H (20) H (25)

B. Likely 4 L (4) M (8) M (12) H (16) H (20)

C. Possible 3 L (3) M (6) M (9) M (12) H (15)

D. Unlikely 2 L (2) L (4) M (6) M (8) M (10)

E. Rare 1 L (1) L (2) L (3) L (4) M (5)

(Refer Appendix A for Risk Analysis Reference tables)

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Hazard Assessment Description of the Hazard Risk Detail the Control Measures that will Risk
Before minimise / eliminate risk After
Controls controls
(H,M,L) (H,M,L)
1. Are there means by which the oxygen level Oxygen concentration must range between Cleaning, purging, ventilation, alternate processes?
may be depleted? 19.5% and 22% Is BA required if this concentration range cannot be
achieved and there is no other practical solution?
If Atmospheric testing is required, outline the frequency.
Corrosion processes? i.e. surface corrosion of Nil L Ventilation L
the walls or equipment inside. Gas Test 0%, oxygen 20.9

Has oxygen been displaced by other gases No L Nil L

within the space, or intentionally purged with
an inert gas

Combustion processes? i.e. use of open flame No L Nil L

hot work processes, welding, etc.

Absorption by materials within the confined No L Nil L

space? (Product in the space that absorbs
oxygen)

Physical activity? i.e. small confined space, small confined space, labour intensive work M Frequent Breaks L
labour intensive work to be performed, many
people inside space (depletion through
respiration)
2. Can the level of oxygen be increased within Identify any means by which oxygen levels
the confined space e.g., leaks in fittings could be increased.
containing oxygen?

Can any type of oxygen source be introduced Yes, Oxy acetylene for cutting M Check Equipment before use, work site preparation L
into the confined space? e.g. oxygen hoses

Can a chemical reaction occur inside the No L Nil L

space which generates oxygen? e.g. reaction
of catalyst.

3. What contaminants may be in the confined Consider process materials, by products of If Atmospheric testing is required, outline the frequency.
space either from when it was in service or process, residues, scale or contaminants
through the work that is to be performed brought in or generated during the work

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Hazard Assessment Description of the Hazard Risk Detail the Control Measures that will Risk
Before minimise / eliminate risk After
Controls controls
(H,M,L) (H,M,L)
Materials stored or used in the confined Nil L Pit have been emptied for a month due to rig move L
space? Identify them.

By-products of materials, e.g. decomposition of Nil L Nil L

sludge or organic materials, removal of scale?

Use of hazardous materials, i.e. cleaning Nil L Ventilation L

agents, solvents, paints, NDT materials Gas Test 0%, oxygen 20.9

Operations performed, welding, cutting, No L Nil L

heating of surfaces, painting, brazing

Contamination on the surface of the confined Nil L Nil L

space, i.e. scale, paint, or hazardous materials
absorbed into the surface
4. Is there any internal equipment that may Agitators, paddles, fans, mixers, rake arms In addition to isolation, is it necessary to restrain the
move either through mechanical means or etc.? equipment with chains or ropes etc.?
through gravity, air movement, or by hand
What are the internal moving equipment Agitators coupling M Electrical Isolation Certificate 0022 L
hazards?

5. Are there any means for any solid, liquid or
gaseous materials to enter the confined
space
What are those means for solid, liquid or
gaseous materials to enter the space?
Water, slurry, steam, gasses, flare headers, All lines, pipe work, ducting, conveyors, feeders, etc.
conveyors, flooding from external sources? must be isolated in a manner that minimises risk.
Explain that isolation.
Nil L Nil L

6. Are there any stored energy sources within Back torque in gearboxes, hydraulics, How will these sources be de energised?
the confined space pneumatics, coils, springs, or pressurised
equipment?
What hazards are associated with stored Agitators coupling M Pit has not been used in some time L
energy sources? Equipment will be isolated 0022

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7. Can any material fall from above or from Falling of product or materials, or is there
the walls of the space to cause suffocation, product that a person could fall into?
engulfment or injury?
What materials could fall from the walls or the N/A L Nil L
roof of the space?

What other materials exist within the space N/A L Nil L

that a person could be engulfed by?

8. Is there a risk of explosion or fire Flammable, liquids, solids, gasses present? If Atmospheric testing is required, outline the frequency.
occurring? Ignition sources present? Flammable gas
limits must be below 5% of the Lower
Explosive Limit for that gas.
Are there any flammable materials present, No L Deep clean was the last fluid in the pit
any flammable materials introduced or near the Gas Test 0%, oxygen 20.9
confined space, or can the work process cause
a flammable gas or vapour to be generated
Are any ignition sources present from hot work No L Deep clean was the last fluid in the pit L
processes inside or outside of the confined Gas Test 0%, oxygen 20.9
space?
Identify any other ignition sources e.g. portable No L Nil L
electrical tools, lighting, grinding, and abrasive
blasting.
9. Are there any means by which a person Low voltage lighting, RCD’s for electrical equipment, air
could receive an electric shock? powered tools?

What welding operations are being performed? No L Nil L

What electrical tools and equipment are being Electric Drop light M Deep clean was the last fluid in the pit L
used? AIR POWERED TOOLS SHOULD BE Gas Test 0%, oxygen 20.9
USED TO ELIMINATE THE USE OF POWER
WHERE POSSIBLE.
1 Are there any sources of noise present
0 both internal and external to the confined
space?

What parts of the task may contribute to Nil L Nil L

excessive noise within the task?

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11 Is the confined space subject to thermal Hot or cold conditions?
extremes?

What hazards are associated with thermal Nil L Nil L

extremes?

12 Are there any sources of radiation present? Radiation gauges, reflected welding flash,
NDT testing?

What hazards are associated with radiation Welding Flash: Radiation M Wear appropriate PPE: Welders Apron, Gloves and L
sources? Welders Helmet

13 How is entry to be gained into the confined Vertical entry, narrow, obstructed or difficult to Platforms, ramps, ladders, scaffolds, lowering devices?
space? access entry?

What hazards are associated with gaining
entry into the space, and then exiting?
Is there risk of slips, trips or falls?
14 Does the size or the internal layout of the
confined space create additional hazards
Vertical entry, narrow, difficult to access M Harness, SRL, buddy to assist in getting welder and L
equipment into pit
Very small, obstructions, angled floors, remote
regions, unsound internals or structure, etc.?

What hazards are associated with the internal Limited space M identified in PJSM before task commence L
layout of the space? Confined area

Is the confined space of sound structure? Yes L Nil L

15 Will the introduction of any tools and Leads, scaffolding, equipment etc., obstructing
equipment create additional hazards in the the entrance?
confined space?

What are the hazards associated with
introducing tools and equipment into the
space?
1 Will the manual handling of equipment or
6 materials in to, out of or within the confined
space create a hazard?
What are the hazards associated with manual
handling within the confined space?
Welding equipment: Leads, Oxy Acetylene
hoses, slip trip and fall hazards
Vertical entry, narrow, difficult to access
M Ensure work site preparation includes correct routing of L
cables and hoses to minimise the potential of Slip and trip
Hazards,
Trolleys, chain blocks, or other lifting devices?
Breaking up of equipment into smaller pieces?
M identified in PJSM before task commence L

What hazards are associated with passing Vertical entry, narrow, difficult to access M buddy to assist in getting equipment into and out of pit L
equipment through the entrance to the space?

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17 Are there any processes or activities Combustion engine exhausts, vents, ducting,
external to the confined space that may overflows, local hazardous materials storage
affect the atmosphere or conditions within etc.?
the confined space?
What hazards are associated with external N/A L Nil L
processes or activities?

18 Are there any biological hazards present? Is special cleaning or fumigation required?

What hazards are associated with biological N/A L Nil L

contamination?

1 Are there any traffic or pedestrian hazards

9 present?

What hazards are associated with pedestrian N/A L Nil L

traffic around the confined space?

20 Where will the standby person be located

outside the confined space, and how are
they to communicate with the persons
inside?
Where will the sentry be located? Access point in accordance with standby L identified in PJSM before task commence
What hazards may impact on the health and watch duties and checklist
safety of the sentry?
Is more than 1 sentry required?
What hazards are associated with the number N/A L Nil L
of entrants that will be inside the space at the
same time?
2 Will the physical fitness of any individual
1 contribute to a hazard within the space?

What hazards may be associated with the If person doesn’t have valid medical then they L Nil L
physical fitness of individuals who must work in won’t be involved in the task
this space?

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22 Is specific firefighting equipment required
for this confined space entry?

What hazards exist that will require special N/A L Nil L

firefighting equipment?

23 Does the space require flushing or purging Include process risks.

prior to entry?

What hazards are associated with flushing or N/A L Gas Test 0%, oxygen 20.9 L
purging the space to make it safe for entry?

What hazards are associated with cleaning N/A L Gas Test 0%, oxygen 20.9 L
contaminants from the confined space?

25 Will the use of any extra PPE identified in Combinations of separate PPE items may not
this risk assessment introduce any further be compatible.
hazards?
What hazards are associated with additional N/A L Nil L
PPE?

26 Any other hazards not previously prompted

by this risk assessment?

N/A L Nil L

Further comment by the risk assessment team:

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RESCUE PLAN

The Rescue Plan for the Confined Space MUST be completed.

Rescue plan as per Confined Space Rescue attached to PTW

Rescue Plan reviewed and approved by: ____________________ Date: ______________

OIM

CONFINED SPACE RISK ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

What is the highest identified Risk after Controls, throughout this risk assessment? High
Moderate
Low

The highest identified risk will determine the Risk

Rank Approval Requirement
Risk Rank Approval Requirements

Low = Authorised Person (Permit Issuer) Approval

Moderate = Authorised Person (Permit Issuer) Approval plus Rig Safety Training Officer oversight
High = Never to be approved (pending further risk mitigation and reduction of rating)

This Confined Space Risk Assessment conducted and compiled by: Stephen Jubb Barge Captain Date: ______________

This Confined Space Risk Assessment approved by: Andre Clark OIM Date: ______________

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APPENDIX A:
RISK ANALYSIS REFERENCE TABLES
TABLE 1

Likelihood Description
A. Almost Certain Event happens several times per year on a typical company rig
B. Likely Event occurs more than 3 times per year in company’s operations
C. Possible Event has occurred in company’s operations
D. Unlikely Event has occurred in the drilling industry
E. Rare Event never heard of in the drilling industry

TABLE 2

Description

CONSEQUENCE Injury Illness Environment Property Damage/ Process Loss

1. Insignificant Minor Injury – Minor illness / Slight Little or no Low financial loss (<$2,000)
consultation only health effect e.g. environmental impact
headaches
2. Minor First Aid Injury Minor illness / Minor Small and/or localized Medium financial loss
health effect e.g., skin impact
rashes/ food poisoning ($2,000 - $10,000)
3. Moderate Medical Treatment Injury Lost time illness / Major Substantial High financial loss ($10,000 -
/ Restricted Work Case health effects / environmental impact $50,000)
Permanent partial
disability
4. Major Lost Time Injury or Lost time illness / Serious environmental Major financial loss ($50,000 -
Permanently Disabling Permanent disability impact. $500,000)
Injury
5. Catastrophic Fatality or Multiple Fatal disease – Disastrous and/or Huge financial loss (>$500,000)
Fatalities singular or multiple widespread
environmental impact.

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