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Rev. Description of Change Clause

A Initial Release N.A.

Prepared/Reviewed By

PUSH 20 Jan 2022

________________________ __________________________ ____________________
(Signature) (Project Manager ) (Date)

Approved By

SHEN ZHU YOU 20 Jan 2022

________________ __________________________ ____________________
(Signature) (Director) (Date)
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1. Purpose : To establish a safe work procedure for working in a confined space as to protect
the workers and others against risks to their health while working in a confined
space.

They apply to all locations which have two defining features:·

 a place which is substantially enclosed and
 there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of serious injury from
hazardous substances or conditions within the space, or nearby.

Examples of such locations can be: ducts, culverts, tunnels, boreholes,

manholes, excavations, sumps, inspection pits, tanks, building voids, some
enclosed rooms (particularly plant rooms) and compartments within them,
interiors of machines and plant.
.
2. Scope : This procedure is applicable to all project sites. Where work is carried out at
main contractor/ client’s premises/ site and the main contractor/ client has a
SWP, the main contractor/ client’s SWP shall be followed.

3. Reference : WSH(Confined Space) Regulations 2009

Code of Practice : 84 -2000 for Entry into and safe working in confined spaces

4. Definition : “confined space” means any chamber, tank, manhole, vat, silo, pit, pipe, flue or
other enclosed space, in which —
(a) dangerous gases, vapours or fumes are liable to be present to such
an extent as to involve a risk of fire or explosion, or persons being
overcome thereby;
(b) the supply of air is inadequate, or is likely to be reduced to be
inadequate, for sustaining life;

“entry” means ingress by a person into a confined space which occurs when
the person’s head passes through an opening into the confined space;
“hazardous atmosphere” means an atmosphere where —
(a) the level of oxygen in the atmosphere is not within the range of
19.5% to 23.5% by volume;
(b) the level of flammable gas or vapour in the atmosphere is 10% or
more of its lower explosive limit; or
(c) the levels of toxic substances in the atmosphere exceed the
permissible exposure levels as specified in the First Schedule to the
WSH (General Provisions) (Reg 1);
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5. Responsibility :

5.1 Project Manager (PM)/ Person In-Charge (PIC) and Authorised Manager shall ensure that the
confined space is safe for work before any work to commence in the confined space.

5.2 Confined Space Safety Assessor (CSA) shall ensure that no work is carried out or is in progress
without the prior permission of the PM/ PIC/ Authorised Manager.

5.3 The Confined Space Safety Assessor (CSA) is responsible for:

a. ensuring that entrants and confined space attendants are briefed on the safety and health
precautions to take prior to confined space entry and work;
b. authorising entry into confined spaces;
c. ensuring that entrants and confined space attendants adhere to entry procedures;
d. rescue equipment and appointed rescue personnel are available when confined space
work is to be carried out;
e. implementing control and preventive measures to manage all identified hazards are
implemented;
f. applying the entry permit and have it endorsed by the Authorised Manager before
commencement of confined space work;
g. terminating the entry permit after completion of work.

5.4 The main role of the entrants is to do work in confined spaces. Entrants are responsible for:

a. following entry and work procedures when carrying out work in confined spaces;
b. carrying a portable gas/vapour measuring instrument for continuous monitoring of the
atmosphere in the confined space for the full duration of their work;
c. inform the confined space attendant of any unsafe atmospheric conditions or when any
emergency situation arise; and
d. inform co-workers to evacuate from the confined space should the portable gas/vapour
instruments’ alarm be activated due to unsafe atmospheric conditions.

5.5 The main role of the confined space attendant is to:

a. monitor entrants entering and working in a confined space;

b. maintain regular visual and or verbal contact with the entrants in the confined space;
c. inform entrants to evacuate the space should the need arise; and
d. alert the rescue personnel to activate the rescue operation in the event of an emergency.
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5.4 Sub-contractors shall ensure that the workmen put on the necessary Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) during work.

6. Procedure :

6.1 Planning

6.1.1 Before allowing the workers into a confined space, the Supervisor / CSA shall check the
following by completing the Confined Space Checklist:
 Workers are aware of the hazards and are trained on wearing the PPE (i.e. air
breathing apparatus, safety harness) and emergency proceedings.
 Oxygen level within 19.5 % to 23.5 % by volume.
 The level of flammable gases, vapours or dusts are present at a concentration less
than 10% of their lower explosive limit (LEL).
 The toxic airborne level does not exceed the permissible exposure level.
 Testing to be conducted throughout the entire area with a properly calibrated
instrument.
 The test interval should not exceed by 4 hours
 Where applicable, at least one worker in the confined space be equipped with a
suitable gas monitoring device
 Materials (which include tools) that will give rise to toxic / hazardous/ flammable gas
or fire are removed or rendered safe to use in confined space;
 Adequate ventilation and lighting (at least 50 lux) will be provided during the course of
work;
 Adequate means of ingress/egress are provided.
 Availability of suitable belts, ropes and reviving apparatus and oxygen (these should
have been thoroughly examined once a month)
 To review and assess the need to continue with the entry into a confined space on a
daily basis

6.1.2 If the above conditions are satisfied, the Supervisor / CSA shall report to the PM/ PIC who
shall then issue the permit to allow the workmen to start work in the confined space.

6.2 Approval of Entry Permit

A formal check is necessary to ensure all the elements of a safe system of work are in place before
persons are allowed to enter or work in confined spaces. No person should enter or work in a
confined space without a valid entry permit.

6.2.1 Display of Entry Permit

Entry permit after approval shall be displayed conspicuously at the entrance of the
confined space.
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6.2.2 Display of Name Tag
The name or number tag must be displayed at entrance before entering the confined
space.

6.2.3 Display “DO NOT ENTER” Tag and “BEFORE YOU ENTER TAG”

DO NOT ENTER TAG BEFORE YOU ENTER TAG

6.3 Monitoring and Record Keeping

6.3.1 The Supervisor shall ensure proper local exhaust ventilation or general ventilation is
provided at all times to remove excess CO2, oxides of nitrogen etc, which may arise during
operation in confined space like welding, cutting, burning, solvent, paint coating etc.

6.3.2 The Supervisor shall assign an attendant who shall be stationed outside the confined
space. The attendant shall keep track of identity / number of entrants. Attendant shall
monitor the activities in and around the space and shall make effective / continuous
communication with the entrants.

6.3.3 The PM / PIC shall formulate an emergency response team, first aid team and shall keep
them alert during the work in progress.

6.3.4 The workers shall observe the following while carrying out work in the confined space:
 Never smoke in confined space
 Always maintain communication with attendant while working in a confined space
 Never use defective electrical connection / tools which may cause fire
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 Never enter into a confined space if there is inadequate lighting
 Ensure that lighting is adequate
 Take your food outside the confined space
 Never stay / rest in a confined space.

6.3.5 The Supervisor / CSA shall ensure that no work is in process or started without valid
permit to work approved by the PM/ PIC.

6.3.6 In case of any incident, attendant outside the confined space shall immediately inform the
emergency response team/ PM/ PIC. PM/ PIC shall take the appropriate measure as per
emergency preparedness and response procedure.

6.3.7 After the job had been completed, the workers shall report to the SS/ CSA.

6.3.8 The Supervisor / CSA shall keep the test records i.e. O 2 content, presence of toxic or
hazardous gas etc (if any).

6.4 Training

All supervisors, entrants and confined space attendants must be trained prior to being appointed to
work in confined spaces.

6.4.1 Training should be conducted in the following situations:

a. the risk assessment or entry procedures have been reviewed and changed;
b. change in duties or appointment of new duties;
c. work involving a new type of confined space or new hazards which were never
encountered before; or
d. the entrant or confined space attendant involved has demonstrated a lack of
understanding of his duties or any safe work procedures.

6.4.2 Training Courses Available

Supervisors Course - Safety Instruction Course (manhole)
Workers Course - Safety Orientation Course (manhole)

6.4.3 The Supervisor / CSA shall arrange training and regular site safety promotional activities
for the workers and continuously monitor the situation:

a. General hazards associated with respect to confined spaces

b. Safety & health precautions
c. Entry permit system & other procedural requirements
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d. How to respond to emergencies

6.5 Rescue operation in the confined space

6.5.1 Ensure there is always sufficient supply of suitable breathing apparatus, safety harness
and ropes, suitable rescue equipment and reviving apparatus kept readily available.

6.5.2 Ensure all these supplies of rescue equipments are properly maintained and examined by
a competent person on a monthly basis .

6.5.3 Keep records of inspection results for rescue apparatus and equipments for at least 2yrs

6.5.4 Participate in drill for rescue in confined space once a year and kept drill record including
the time, date of drill, personnel involved, a short description and evaluation of the drill.

6.6 Emergency and Rescue

6.6.1 During the period of confined space entry and work, the following rescue equipment shall
be made available;
a. A tripod with a retrieval system capable of hoisting casualty out of the confined space;
b. Rescue stretcher or harness, capable of strapping the casualty to allow him to be
hoisted safely out of the confined space;
c. Breathing apparatus for rescue personnel.

7. Attachment

7.1 Confined spaces flow chart

7.2 Safety Plan Checklist For Confined Space

7.3 Permit-to-work in Confined Space

Attachment 7.1:

Confined spaces flow chart

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Attachment 7.2 CONFINED SPACE CHECKLIST

Name of Workplace:
No. of Workplace
Document

Name of Workplace: _________________

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No. of Workplace: ___________________ Date: _____________

Elements of a Confined Space Safety Plan Name & No. Yes No

1 Confined Space Management Policy

i) Do you have a policy on managing confined space hazards?
2 Responsibilities of Personnel
i) Have the following key personnel who are involved in confined
space entry or work been appointed?
a) Authorised Manager
b) Confined Space Safety Assessor
c) Confined Space Attendant
d) Rescue Personnel
ii) Are the duties and responsibilities of all employees ( key
personnel) clearly
3 Confined Space Identification
i) Have you identified all the confined spaces at your workplace?
ii) Do you keep a record of all identified confined spaces?
iii) Have all employees been informed of the existence of these
confined spaces and warned of the possible hazards?
4 Risk Assessment
i) Have all confined space entry or work been assessed on the
necessity of conducting such work at the workplace?
ii) Has a risk assessment been conducted to identify, evaluate and
control all risks arising from entry or work in confined spaces?
iii) Are the risk control measures selected based on the following
hierarchy for management of confined space hazards?
iv) Are confined space hazards re-evaluated when new operations or
work procedures are introduced or when current operations or work
procedures are altered?
5 Safe Work Procedures & Confined Space Entry Permit
i) Are safe work procedures established for all confined space work,
both routine and non-routine?
ii) Do the safe work procedures for confined space cover the
following key areas?
a) Evaluation of the need to enter or carry out work in the
confined spaces identified?
b) A confined space entry permit;
c) The types of atmospheric testing required & the interpretation
of test results;
d) The safety and health precautions to be taken during entry
into the confined space and during an emergency situation;
e) The provision and safe use of safety equipment and PPE;
and
f) The means to prevent unauthorised entry into the confined
space including the display of warning signs.
iii) Are the following information provided in the confined space entry
permit?
a) The location and identity of the confined space;
b) The purpose of entry into the confined space;
c) The results of the gas testing of the atmosphere of the
confined space;
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d) The validity of the confined space entry permit
iv) Is a copy of the confined space entry permit displayed prominently
at the entrance to the confined space?
v) Are the identification badges of entrants displayed at the entrance
to the confined space?
vi) Are the entry permits kept for a minimum of 2 yrs from the date of
approval?
6 Atmospheric Testing and monitoring
i) Has the space been tested by a competent person for oxygen
levels, flammable and/or toxic gases, vapours or fumes before the
entry permit is issued?
ii) Are the test results within the acceptable criteria?
iii) Are the results recorded in the entry permit?
iv) Is the atmosphere in the space been tested at periodic intervals,
subsequently?
v) Are the test results recorded and attached with the entry permit?
7. Ventilation Provisions
i) Is adequate ventilation provided and maintained at all times in the
confined space during the validity of the confined space entry permit?
ii) Is the air supply for the ventilation system from a source or area
which is free of contaminants?
8 General Safety Provisions
i) Are safe means of access and egress provided for movement of
entrants to and within the confined space?
ii) Are all pressurised confined spaces depressurised and rendered
safe prior to opening?
iii) Are all confined space openings barricaded or guarded properly
after opening?
iv) Are all confined space openings effectively covered to prevent
objects from falling through?
v) Is there sufficient and suitable lighting provided for entry into and
work in confined space?
vi) Are all electrical installation and equipment used of good
construction, sound material and properly maintained?
vii) Are all moving parts & equipment inside the confined space
locked out and tagged?
viii) Are warning signs posted at the entrances of confined space?
9 Emergency Preparedness and Rescue
i) Has a written rescue plan been established?
ii) Have sufficient supplies of rescue equipment been provided/made
readily available?
iii) Are the rescue equipment properly maintained?
iv) Are records of every test and examination of the rescue
equipment by a competent person available for inspection?
v) Are regular drills conducted?
10 Training
i) Have the persons entering the confined space received adequate
safety and health training pertaining to the hazards associated with
entry/work in the confined space?
ii) Have all appointed rescue personnel received adequate training in
rescue operation, including first aid and proper usage of personal
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protective equipment and other rescue equipment?
iii) Are training records maintained and made available for
inspection?

Attachment 7.3
PERMIT-TO-WORK IN CONFINED SPACE
Ref. No.:
PART 1 - TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT
Company:
Name: Designation: Signature:
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Location of Work:
Description of work
Duration of work: From (date/ time) to (date/ time)

SAFETY CHECK
Items Yes No NA
1. Has the place been purged & ventilated?
2. Has the space atmosphere been tested & found safe for entry & for work to be done?
3. Has the worker entering the space been briefed with entry & emergency exit
procedures?
4. Are there appropriate signages posted at the entrance?
5. Has the worker been fitted with safety harness or safety belt to lifeline & equipped with
necessary respiratory protection?
6. Is forced ventilation provided at the rate of 1.4 cubic metre per minute for every person
inside the confined space?
7. Does the work require staging or ladder?
8. Are internal combustion engines used in conjunction with an exhaust ventilation system
sited away from the confined space such that their exhaust emissions cannot enter the
confined space?
9. Is the voltage of potable hand held lighting < 55 V (AC) or 110 V (DC)?
10. Has the rescue equipment been tested?
11. Are the electrical tools of flameproof & approved types?
12. Are the openings effectively barricaded?
13. Is adequate & suitable lighting been provided for entry & work in confined space?
14. Has electrical equipment been locked out?
15. Is there an observer posted at the entrance to the space?
16. Are the supervisors & workers trained in manhole with valid certificates?
17. Is there an attendance signboard provided?

NAME LIST OF SUPERVISORS / WORKERS WORKING IN CONFINED SPACE

I / We am / are briefed & is / are aware of the hazards & precautionary measures has / have been
taken when working in the confined space.
S/N Name of Supervisor/ Worker NRIC/ WP/ PP No. Signature
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Note : Please attached copies of SIC (Manhole) Certificate of the above-mentioned supervisors & workers

PART 2 - GAS TEST BY CONFINED SPACE ASSESSOR

Date of check
Time of check 1st: 2nd: 3rd:
Oxygen Reading
% % %
(19.5 - 23.5 %)
Combustible Gas Test
% LEL % LEL % LEL
Reading (< 10 % of LEL)
Toxicity Test Reading ppm ppm ppm
(Below Permissible
Exposure Level) Type(s) Type(s) Type(s)

RESULT* SAFE / UNSAFE SAFE / UNSAFE SAFE / UNSAFE

Remarks (if any):

Name: Signature:
* Delete where not applicable

PART 3 - APPROVED BY PROJECT MANAGER/ AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

Remarks (if any) :

Name Signature Date