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Document ID (ISN)22114
CIS number 75-45
Year 1973
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Boenke R.
Title Entry into tanks and confined spaces
Original title Befahren von Behältern und engen Räumen [in German]
Bibliographic information Verlag Tribüne, Am Treptower Park 28-30, x 1193 , 1973. 32p. Illus. Price: M.0.60.
Abstract Information on the hazards involved and the precautions to be observed in entering tanks: air monitoring; presence of flammable or toxic gases and dusts; moving machine parts; electricity. Special procedures (prior notification, inspection permit required, adequate staff training). Advice on rescue, resuscitation and first aid.
Descriptors (primary) German Democratic Republic; storage tanks; work in confined spaces; confined spaces
Descriptors (secondary) shutdown procedure; permits-to-work; flammable dust; flammable gases; toxic gases; electrical equipment; resuscitation; gas freeing; first aid; escape and rescue; mechanical hazards; directive; explosive atmosphere detection; toxic atmosphere detection; electricity
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Other equipment and plant
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Confined spaces