CHECKLIST FOR PAINTING INSIDE ENCLOSED SPACES

MV/MT ______________________________________ * Ship Ref: ___________________________________

Date ______________________________________ ( * - For vessels with operational PARIS 9 or higher)
Sea/Port/Anchor ______________________________ Type of cargo __________________________________________
Cargo/Ballast _________________________________
Location/Name of enclosed space _______________________________________________________________________________
This permit is valid : From ___________ hrs Date ______________ To ___________ hrs Date __________________
( Validity of this permit should not exceed the length of a normal working day )
AA) This checklist shall be filled up prior commencing any painting job inside an enclosed compartment e.g. ballast tanks,
FW tanks, holds, etc. Separate checklist is to be filled for each compartment to be worked in.

SECTION 1 Yes No N/A

To be checked by the Master or responsible Officer :
1.1 Has the "Enclosed Space Entry" checklist been filled ?
1.2 Has the spray painting equipment been checked and confirmed that all in order ?
1.3 Have arrangements been made for the space to be continuously ventilated throughout the period
of occupation and during work breaks ?
1.4 Is it confirmed that there will be no interruptions in the ventilation of the compartment ?
1.5 Has the following equipment been checked and found suitable for use in explosive atmospheres :
a) Lighting inside the compartment
b) Fans and blowers used for ventilation
c) Portable radios / Walkie-talkies used for communication
1.6 Are safety data sheets (MSDS) of the paint and solvent/thinner available, read and understood by
all concerned ?
1.7 Have the crew and other persons assigned the job been made aware that excessive thinners
should not be used as it will increase the risk of forming a highly explosive atmosphere inside
the enclosed compartment ?
1.8 Have arrangements been made for regular atmosphere checks to be made (every 2 hours) while
the space is occupied and after work breaks?
1.9 Results of these atmosphere tests :
Time : _________ Hrs / Oxygen Content : ________________ / LEL : ______________
Time : _________ Hrs / Oxygen Content : ________________ / LEL : ______________
Time : _________ Hrs / Oxygen Content : ________________ / LEL : ______________
Time : _________ Hrs / Oxygen Content : ________________ / LEL : ______________
Time : _________ Hrs / Oxygen Content : ________________ / LEL : ______________
Time : _________ Hrs / Oxygen Content : ________________ / LEL : ______________
1.10 Is the Duty Officer aware of the painting work planned inside the enclosed space ?
1.11 Are the crew / persons assigned the job properly attired in correct protective clothing ?
1.12 Has smoking and/or use of naked lights been banned in and around the compartment where the
spray painting is to be carried out ?
1.13 Have you received permission from the Head Office to commence spray painting inside the
enclosed compartment ?

SECTION 2
To be checked by the person in charge of entry team.
2.1 SECTION 1 of this permit has been completed fully ?
2.2 I am aware that the space must be vacated immediately in the event of ventilation failure or if
atmosphere tests change from agreed safe criteria.
Person in Charge of entry team
I am satisfied that all precautions have been taken and all safety arrangements will be maintained for entire duration of work.

Signature Rank Date Time

Responsible person supervising the work (Ch. Engineer/Ch. Officer)
I am satisfied that all precautions have been taken and all safety arrangements will be maintained for entire duration of work.

Signature Rank Date Time

Master Signature Date Time

BB) On completion of work
The work has been completed and all persons under my supervision, materials and equipment have been withdrawn.
Signed by Person in Charge of Entry Team_____________________ Time _________________ Date______________________
THIS PERMIT IS RENDERED INVALID SHOULD ANY OF THE CONDITIONS NOTED IN THE CHECKLIST CHANGE
Notes: In order to obtain a representative cross-section of the compartment's atmosphere, samples should be taken from all areas / parts and through as many openings
as is possible. Ventilation should be stopped for about 10 minutes before the pre-entry atmosphere tests are taken.

Generated by PARIS on 25 Mar 2021

Rev 0 07/18 S-9.9 C