| Document ID (ISN) | 105094 |
| CIS number |
06-689 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0044-5878 - Accident Prevention |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Butyn S. |
| Title |
Getting out alive |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2005, Vol.52, No.4, p.26-30. Illus. |
| Abstract |
This article lists the ten main errors to be avoided by operators working in confined spaces and outlines safety measures, including: the fulfilment of legal obligations; detection of toxic gases; maintenance of gas monitoring equipment; using the correct gas monitor; re-entry testing; ventilation; isolation of a confined space from electrical and other hazards; specifying the correct respirator; role of the designated attendant; correct emergency rescue operations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Ontario; safe working methods; work in confined spaces |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Canada; legal aspects; explosive atmospheres; ventilation; supervision of dangerous work; respirators; oxygen deficiency; toxic atmosphere detection; escape and rescue |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Other equipment and plant
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Confined spaces
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