Confined Space Safe Practice (IACS Rec 72)
This publication provides guidance on best practice for confined space entry. It details appropriate PPE, safe entry policies and procedures, general hazards and atmosphere testing. It also includes survey preparation advice, such as approaches to tank cleaning and lighting.
Compiled by IACS, this publication contains detailed recommendations on all aspects of entering enclosed spaces safely. It includes risk management advice and explanation of the ‘permit to work’ system, ensuring safety issues are intercepted before tank operations take place. The guidelines are supplemented by a handy checklist that can be used on board. The book forms a common reference point for mariners on safe survey preparation and tank entry.
IACS
Dedicated to safe ships and clean seas, IACS makes a unique contribution to maritime safety and regulation through technical support, compliance verification and research development. More than 90% of the world’s cargo carrying tonnage is covered by the classification design, construction and through-life compliance rules and standards set but the twelve Members Societies of IACS.
IACS is a not for profit membership organisation of classification societies that establish minimum technical standards and requirements that address maritime safety and environmental protection and ensures their consistent application. It carries out this responsibility through its panels, expert groups and project teams and provides a Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS) that its Members comply with, as an assurance of professional integrity and maintenance of high professional standards. IACS is recognized as the principle technical advisor of IMO.