| Document ID (ISN) | 102395 |
| CIS number |
03-1370 |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
PREVENT Memo Technique n°5
|
| Author(s) |
De Graef M. |
| Title |
Working in confined spaces |
| Original title |
Travailler dans des espaces confinés [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
PREVENT, rue Gachard 88, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium, Dec. 2003. 2p. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Contents of this information leaflet on work in confined spaces: definition of confined space; examples of confined spaces; description of the hazards (fire and explosion, asphyxiation, electrocution, falls and trips, drowning); preventive measures (awareness of procedures, external supervision during the time work is being carried out in a confined space, communication between the worker and the person located outside, detection of dangerous atmospheres, access to confines spaces, signalling, ventilation, anti-spark or anti-explosion devices, personal protective equipment). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational safety; Belgium; risk factors; work in confined spaces; confined spaces |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
falls of persons; oxygen; fire hazards; toxic gases; explosion hazards; ventilation; flameproof construction; personal protective equipment; drowning; asphyxia; data sheet; explosive atmosphere detection; toxic atmosphere detection; safety guides; electricity |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Belgium |
| Subject(s) |
Other equipment and plant
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Confined spaces
|
