PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BEFORE ENTERING IN A CONFINED

SPACE.

Assess the need for entry

Withdraw the machine / Equipment from process.

Isolate the plant

Check no source of inflammable gas/fumes

Clean sludge deposit

Clean the surface by appropriate method.

Ventilate thoroughly

Test atmosphere

Not safe for entry without Safe for entry without Breathing
Breathing Apparatus (BA) Apparatus

Refer to further Certify entry

Certify as safe for entry.
cleaning with BA

Protective clothing/Equipment.
Stand by person
Rescue equipments

Specify time limit

Job finished within time limit Not finished

Cancel the permit. Recheck the plant

status, Isolation,
Return to service. Cleaning

Test atmosphere
Rectify as above.